Living Shoreline Training for Marine Contractors: Apalachicola

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This course is designed for those looking to gain in-depth knowledge of the process of installing living shorelines. CEUs available.

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve

This 2-day course (8:30am to 4:30pm each day) is designed for those looking to gain in-depth knowledge of the process of installing living shorelines. Marine contractors, landscape architects, property owners, and anyone interested in promoting living shorelines will gain valuable hands-on information. Topics covered range from the benefits of installing a living shoreline to permit applications and include a field visit to a living shoreline site. Site visit(s) are yet to be confirmed and every attempt will be made to locate them within a 30-minute drive of the classroom location.Course registration of $50 includes instruction, manual, refreshments, and lunches.CEUs available from:Construction Industry Licensing Board ( 6 CE) Society for Ecological Restoration's Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner Program (6 CE) https://www.ser.org/general/custom.asp?page=CERPProgramFlorida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association (1 CE per hour/up to 8 CE hours) https://www.fngla.org/professional-development/maintain-your-certificationInstructors: Rick O'Connor (Florida Sea Grant), Zachary Schang (Department of Environmental Protection), Holly Millsap (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), along with other locally-knowledgable instructors.For questions, further information, or if you require special accommodations to attend this event, please contact Living Shoreline Program Assistant Mandy Sunshine Baily at mbaily@ufl.edu or call (321) 985 3412 in advance.Register early through Eventbrite.com to reserve your spot and receive notice of any changes.NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.-----Type: Attend an Event, Speak Up, Take A Class, VolunteerTopic: Energy, Food, Nature, Waste, WaterOrganization: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

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