Living Shorelines Practitioner Training: Pinellas County

This course is designed for those looking to gain in-depth knowledge of the process of installing living shorelines. CEUs available. This 2-day course -8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day- is designed for those looking looking to gain in depth knowledge of how to permit and install living shorelines - marine contractors, landscape architects, municipality staff, property owners, and others interested in promoting living shorelines in brackish water environments. Topics covered range from the benefits of living shorelines to permit applications, and include a field visit to a living shoreline site. Though not always possible, all efforts will be made for the site visit to be no more than a 40-minute drive of the classroom. All classroom portions on Days 1 and 2 will be located at Brooker Creek Preserve Course registration of $75 includes instruction, hardcopy of manual & Living Shorelines for Florida book, refreshments, and lunches for both days. 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, Haley Cox, and Megan Moore (Florida Sea Grant), USACE, FDEP, & Others TBA Sample Agenda Please be aware that exact times and the order of events are subject to change. A welcome email will be sent at least one week ahead of the course with further details. Day One: Tuesday December 1st, 2026 Welcome - 8:30 am Introductions Pre-test Benefits, Costs, & Concerns Feasibility Lunch ~12:30pm Implementation Site Visit(s) Close of Day - 4:30 pm Day Two: Wednesday December 2nd, 2026 Welcome Back - 8:30 am Permitting Monitoring & Maintenance Lunch ~12:00 pm Final Activity Post-test and Evaluations Certificates Awarded Close of Course - 4:30 pm For questions, further information, or if you need accomodations, please contact Florida Sea Grant Living Shorelines Program Coordinator Mandy Baily at [email protected] or (321) 536 -2114 . Register early through Eventbrite.com to reserve your spot and receive notice of any changes. ----- Type: Attend an Event, Speak Up, Take A Class, Volunteer Topic: Energy, Food, Nature, Waste, Water Organization: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County