Living Shoreline Course for Marine Contractors: Suncoast Tampa Bay

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 (LSL). 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) will be along the Manatee River and located within a 15-mile drive of the classroom location.

Course registration of $50 includes instruction, manual, refreshments, and lunches.

CEUs available from:

Society for Ecological Restoration's Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner Program (6 CE) https://www.ser.org/general/custom.asp?page=CERPProgram

Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association (1 CE per hour/up to 8 CE hours) https://www.fngla.org/professional-development/maintain-your-certification

Instructors: Armando Ubeda (Sea Grant), Tom Ries (Ecosphere Restoration Institute), TBD (FDEP), TBD (USACE), Brendan Myers (USFWS), and more.

For questions, further information, or hotel recommendations please email Mandy Sunshine Baily (she/her) at [email protected] . If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact [email protected] 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.

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Type: Attend an Event, Speak Up, Take A Class, Volunteer

Topic: Energy, Food, Nature, Waste, Water

Organization: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County