BOB HAZELTON
Bob is a Native Floridian born in Jacksonville. He has lived in nine cities throughout Florida, as well as in various cities across the United States.
After forty years of working for software companies, Bob was fortunate enough to transition into a new career. He has used his training in public speaking and instruction to volunteer for the US Forest Service and the National Parks while living in southern California.
After moving back to Florida, he became employed by a couple of not-for-profit, Nature-based organizations and has also been involved in volunteer organizations.
- Florida Master Naturalist – Coastal, Freshwater, Upland Systems. Special topics – Conservation Science, Invasive Species, and Coastal Restoration
- Certified Interpretive Guide via the National Association for Interpretation
- Florida Water Tours & Florida Water Warriors, First Mate/ Interpretive Guide
- Leave No Trace Master Educator
- Leave No Trace State Advocate – California
- Anastasia State Park, volunteer Bird Steward
- US Forest Service, Wilderness Ranger, and Trail Boss (volunteer) California
- Wilderness Ranger (volunteer) Florida
- National Park Service, Volunteers In Parks – Joshua Tree National Park, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (Historic Weapons Crew) and Fort Matanzas National Monument
- Served on the board of directors for several local and national nature-based organizations
- Author of YouTube channel @Bob.the.Naturalist
Bob says that being a volunteer is the best job you’ll never get paid for.
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