



Virginia Naturally maintains an excellent calendar of upcoming events and trainings that relate to environmental education.
The Central Virginia Chapter is hosting an Advanced Training Naturalist Rally for Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers, May 3-4, 2008.
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When and Where? We will offer this workshop in three locations in Spring 2008. The particular speakers will vary among locations, but the workshop agenda will be basically the same.
Saturday, April 19, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, New Kent Forestry Conference Center in Providence Forge, VA (New Kent County)
Thursday, April 24, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Reynolds Homestead in Critz, VA (Patrick County)
Wednesday, May 7, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm, Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Leesburg, VA (Loudoun County)
Who? Any enrolled Virginia Master Naturalist volunteer. Registration is limited.
How much? $20.00. Lunch and lots of materials (several books and field guides, binder with fact sheets, CD, and some additional teaching materials) provided.
To register? Please send the registration form with $20 payment by April 1 to Michelle Prysby, attn: Invasives Workshop,
Standard Agenda
9:30-9:45 Welcome and introductions
9:45-10:45 Introduction to invasive species issues in
10:45-12:30 Field session: Identifying and controlling invasive plants
12:30-1:15 Lunch (provided)
1:15-2:00 Engaging your community: Tips for doing educational programs for youth and adults
2:00-2:45 Engaging your community: Tips for organizing an invasive plant removal work crew
2:45-3:45 Putting it all together: Invasive species scenarios
3:45-4:00 Wrap-up and door prizes
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