Managing Visitors and Volunteers in Natural Areas

Wednesday, May 4, 2016 1:30 PM 13:30
Thursday, May 5, 2016 2:30 PM 14:30

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Presented in a hybrid format (a combination of online and in-person training), this workshop will provide guidance on how to integrate visitors and volunteers into natural areas management.

Online: 1 April - 2 May 2016
In-person: 4 - 5 May 2016, Gold Head Branch State Park, Keystone Heights FL

In this workshop, participants will:

Learn to effectively and appropriately plan recreation opportunities (trails, facilities, etc.) for visitor use
Create effective and informative interpretation for visitors
Develop an understanding of benefits and challenges of managing a volunteer program
Learn about the types of trainings and legal issues required for a volunteer program
Learn how to recruit volunteers and the important elements of volunteer job descriptions
Apply knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines to develop new facilities and evaluate existing ones

Online: To be completed at your own pace anytime between 1 April - 2 May 2016.
In–person: Two-day in-person training on 4 & 5 May 2016 at Gold Head Branch State Park, Keystone Heights, FL
Registration: $250 (does not include lodging)
Food: Coffee, water, snacks, and lunch will be provided by NATA during the days of the in-person training. Workshop participants will be responsible for any other meals.
Optional Lodging: $45/person/night at Gold Head Branch State Park (2 people per cabin; NATA will make reservations and match roommates).
Please note there is no internet access at the park. If you prefer to secure your own lodging we recommend the Waldo Inn & Suites in Waldo, FL.
Group registration: rates are available for a single agency registering multiple participants. Please contact the workshop coordinator (shelly.johnson@ufl.edu) for details.
Optional events at GHBSP on 4 May 2016: Evening dinner and campfire social: 6:00PM - ?

Registration closes 18 March 2016

Cancellation requests are subject to a $50 fee;

no refunds will be offered after registration closes