Volunteers will collect seed from a select group of native pollinator plants. Hello, VMNs. The vernal equinox was yesterday, March 20! Remind yourself of what the spring equinox is and why it is significant with this article from EarthSky. You can catch up on other news in the Bi-weekly email.
This email includes:
New VMN Name Tag Design
Using our new VMN logo we have redesigned our name tags. As part of this process, we have added the option of having your pronouns on your name tag. You can view the details on the Volunteer Management page of the VMN website.
Conference Updates
The 2023 VMN Conference will be in Abingdon, Virginia on September 29-October 1. You can view all of the details on the Conference page of the VMN website.
The latest updates include - lodging information and booking links as well as the dates that registration will open.
Continuing Education Opportunities
VMN Continuing Education Webinar Series: Pollinators in the woods? How wild bees nest and forage in trees and woody habitats, and what you can do to support them
Date: Friday, April 7, 12:00-1:00 pm
Presenter: Kass Urban-Mead, Ph.D. is the Mid-Atlantic Pollinator Conservation Specialist with The Xerces Society and an NRCS Partner Biologist.
Registration: Pre-registration required.
Please see the VMN Continuing Education Webinar Series for a full description and presenter bio. VMN CE Webinars are always recorded and posted on that page within two weeks of the webinar, so no need to ask!
Caterpillars Count! Information sessions
Caterpillars Count! is a citizen science project for measuring the seasonal variation, also known as phenology, and abundance of arthropods like caterpillars, beetles, and spiders found on the foliage of trees and shrubs. Learn more about the project during these free informational webinars, offered at three different times. Registration links are provided.
Volunteer Opportunity
Native Seed Pilot Project with Clifton Institute
VMN volunteers with solid plant ID skills are invited to take part in a new service project for this year to collect seed from a selection of targeted native plants. The seeds will be distributed to small farms by Virginia State University to grow plants to support the native plant industry for pollinator habitat restoration projects. Interested volunteers must sign up at this link by May 1. Before signing up, please read the following information to make sure it is the right opportunity for you.
All chapter volunteer service/project chairs were sent the information on the Better Impact template for this activity so that they can review and approve it for their chapters if they have volunteers who want to participate.
This email includes:
- New VMN Name Tag Design
- Conference Updates
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunity
New VMN Name Tag Design
Using our new VMN logo we have redesigned our name tags. As part of this process, we have added the option of having your pronouns on your name tag. You can view the details on the Volunteer Management page of the VMN website.
Conference Updates
The 2023 VMN Conference will be in Abingdon, Virginia on September 29-October 1. You can view all of the details on the Conference page of the VMN website.
The latest updates include - lodging information and booking links as well as the dates that registration will open.
Continuing Education Opportunities
VMN Continuing Education Webinar Series: Pollinators in the woods? How wild bees nest and forage in trees and woody habitats, and what you can do to support them
Date: Friday, April 7, 12:00-1:00 pm
Presenter: Kass Urban-Mead, Ph.D. is the Mid-Atlantic Pollinator Conservation Specialist with The Xerces Society and an NRCS Partner Biologist.
Registration: Pre-registration required.
Please see the VMN Continuing Education Webinar Series for a full description and presenter bio. VMN CE Webinars are always recorded and posted on that page within two weeks of the webinar, so no need to ask!
Caterpillars Count! Information sessions
Caterpillars Count! is a citizen science project for measuring the seasonal variation, also known as phenology, and abundance of arthropods like caterpillars, beetles, and spiders found on the foliage of trees and shrubs. Learn more about the project during these free informational webinars, offered at three different times. Registration links are provided.
- Monday, April 3, 12:00 - 1:30 pm EST (https://unc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqfu-vqDgpHdc6ynzvdMSTEtsPbKluMcAh)
- Wednesday, April 12, 1:30 - 3:00 pm EST (https://unc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElcuyqrT8qHdO3JS9OCrALfPlpQ9N8L7VZ)
- Tuesday, April 25, 3:00 - 4:30 pm EST (https://unc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdO2prDgjHd07rcAbxDST6bpYYufJZnwN)
Volunteer Opportunity
Native Seed Pilot Project with Clifton Institute
VMN volunteers with solid plant ID skills are invited to take part in a new service project for this year to collect seed from a selection of targeted native plants. The seeds will be distributed to small farms by Virginia State University to grow plants to support the native plant industry for pollinator habitat restoration projects. Interested volunteers must sign up at this link by May 1. Before signing up, please read the following information to make sure it is the right opportunity for you.
- VMN Native Seed Pilot Project proposal form
- Clifton Institute Native Seed Pilot Project training slides
- Clifton Institute Native Seed Project datasheet information
All chapter volunteer service/project chairs were sent the information on the Better Impact template for this activity so that they can review and approve it for their chapters if they have volunteers who want to participate.
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