Virginia Master Naturalist Chapters

Chapters are the heart of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program.  They are community-based and self-governed by a board made up of officers and committee chairs. Chapters recruit members, plan and produce training courses, and work with sponsors and partners to organize volunteer service projects. 

To find a chapter near you and relevant contact information, click a map icon or scroll down the page.  You can enlarge the map by clicking on the box in the top right corner of the map or you can open it in a new window.  


Alleghany Highlands Chapter
Based in Alleghany, Bath, and Highland counties
Chapter Advisor: Christine Hodges, VCE
Now accepting applications for the 2023 training course, which begins February 12.

Arlington Regional Chapter
Based in Arlington
Chapter Advisor: Kirsten Ann Conrad, VCE
The spring 2023 training course is currently underway.

Banshee Reeks Chapter
Based in Loudoun County
Chapter Advisor: Jordan Green, DWR
The 2022-2023 training course is currently underway.

Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes Chapter
Based in Franklin and Bedford counties
Chapter Advisor: Travis Wyman, DCR
Now accepting applications for the spring 2023 training course.

Central Blue Ridge Chapter
Based in Nelson County
Chapter Advisor: Justin Barnes, DOF
Next training course tentatively planned for spring 2024.
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Central Piedmont Chapter
Based in Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edwards, and surrounding counties
Chapter Advisors: Linda Eanes, VCE, and Katie Martin, DWR
The spring 2023 training course is currently underway.

Central Rappahannock Chapter
Based in Fredericksburg and Stafford, King George, Spotsylvania, and Caroline counties
Chapter Advisor: Jamie Leeuwrik, DCR
Next training course tentatively planned for fall 2023. 

Central Virginia Chapter
Based in Lynchburg and Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, and Appomattox counties
Chapter Advisors: Bill Perry, DOF and Brian Watson, DWR

Eastern Shore Chapter
Based on Virginia's Eastern Shore
Chapter Advisor: Shannon Alexander, DCR
Next training course tentatively planned for Fall 2023.

Fairfax Chapter
Based in Fairfax County
Chapter Advisor: Jim McGlone, DOF
Visit website fairfaxmasternaturalists.org to sign up for monthly email newsletter.  Training courses are typically held twice annually in spring and fall.

Headwaters Chapter
Based in Rockingham and Augusta counties
Chapter Advisors: Jason Hallacher, DWR
The 2023 training course is currently underway.

High Knob Chapter
Based in Lee, Wise, Scott, and Dickenson counties
Chapter Advisor: Phil Meeks, VCE
The spring 2023 training course is currently underway.

Historic Rivers Chapter
Based in Williamsburg and James City and York counties
Chapter Advisors: John Gresham, DCR and Meagan Thomas, DWR
2022-2023 training course currently underway.

Historic Southside Chapter
Based in Surry, Isle of Wight, Southampton, and Sussex counties
Chapter Advisor: Livvy Preisser, VCE
The spring 2023 training course is currently underway.

Holston Rivers Chapter
Based in Abingdon, Bristol, and Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, and western Grayson counties
Chapter Advisor: Tanya Hall, DCR
The spring 2023 training course is currently underway.

James River Chapter
Based in Goochland, Powhatan, and Louisa counties
Chapter Advisors: Amber Gaddis, DCR, and Hilda LeStrange, DCR
Next training course will be held Fall 2023.

Merrimac Farm Chapter
Based in Prince William County
Chapter Advisors: Lindsey Long, DOF and Camron Robertson, DWR
The 2022 training class is currently underway.

Middle Peninsula Chapter
Based in Gloucester, Mathews, Middlesex, King & Queen, and King William Counties
Chapter Advisor Karen Duhring, VIMS-CCRM

New River Valley Chapter
Based in Blacksburg and Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Floyd counties
Chapter Advisors: Karen Snape (VCE) and Ryan Stubblebine (DCR)
The next training course is tentatively planned for Summer 2023.

Northern Neck Chapter
Based in Northumberland, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Richmond, King George, and Essex counties
Chapter Advisor: Tara Brent and Wendy Herdman, VCE
The 2023 training course is currently underway.

Old Rag Chapter
Based in Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Orange, and Fauquier counties
Chapter Advisor: Kinner Ingram, DOF
Applications have closed for the spring 2023 training course, which begins in March 2023.

Peninsula Chapter
Based in Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, and lower York county
Chapter Advisors: Megan Tierney, VCE and Stephen Living, DWR
Now accepting applications for the spring 2023 training course, which begins February 22.

Pocahontas Chapter
Based in Chesterfield County and the Richmond Metro Area
Chapter Advisor: Rebecca Whalen, DCR
The 2023 training course is currently underway.
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Rivanna Chapter
Based in Charlottesville and Albemarle and Fluvanna counties
Chapter Advisor: Ellen Powell, DOF
The 2023 training course is currently underway.

Riverine Chapter
Based in Hanover County and the Richmond Metro Area
Chapter Advisor: Kathleen Ogilvy, DOF
The 2023 training course is currently underway.

Roanoke Valley Chapter
Based in Roanoke County
Chapter Advisor: George Devlin, DEQ
The 2023 training course is currently underway.

Shenandoah Chapter
Based in Clarke, Warren, Page, Shenandoah, and Frederick counties
Chapter Advisor: Patrick McNamara, DCR
The spring 2023 training course is currently underway.

Southern Piedmont Chapter
Serving Brunswick, Charlotte, Halifax, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg counties
Chapter Advisor: Taylor Clarke, VCE
Applications due by February 12 for the spring 2023 training course (begins in March)

Southwestern Piedmont Chapter
Serving the cities of Martinsville and Danville, and the counties of Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania.
Chapter Advisor: Christy Deatherage, VMNH

Tidewater Chapter
Based in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Portsmouth
Chapter Advisors: Jennifer Huggins, DCR and Kendall Topping, DOF
Applications due January 15 for the spring 2023 training course, which begins in March.