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

Arlington Regional Chapter
Based in Arlington
Chapter Advisor: Kirsten Buhls, VCE
Applications due August 20 for Fall 2016 basic training course

Banshee Reeks Chapter
Based in Loudoun County
Chapter Advisor: Kevin Rose, DGIF
Applications due September 1 for Fall 2016 basic training course

Beagle Ridge Chapter
Based in Wytheville and Wythe, Bland, Grayson, and Carroll Counties
Chapter Advisor: Zack Olinger, DOF

Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes Chapter
Based in Franklin and Bedford Counties
Chapter Advisor: Ryan Klopf, DCR

Central Blue Ridge Chapter
Based in Nelson County
Chapter Advisor: Michael Lachance, VCE

Central Piedmont Chapter
Based in Buckingham, Cumberland, and Prince Edwards Counties
Chapter Advisor: Irene Frentz, DCR

Central Rappahannock Chapter
Based in Fredericksburg and Stafford, King George, Spotsylvania, and Caroline Counties
Chapter Advisor: Karen Snape, DOF
Applications due August 8 for Fall 2016 basic training course

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

Eastern Shore Chapter
Based on Virginia's Eastern Shore
Chapter Advisor: Dot Field, DCR
Applications due August 22 for Fall 2016 basic training course

Fairfax Chapter
Based in Fairfax County
Chapter Advisor: Jim McGlone, DOF
Next training course: Fall 2016, Thursday nights 7-10 p, Fairfax County Government Center, http://www.vmnfairfax.org
Applications due August 1 for Fall 2016 basic training course

Headwaters Chapter
Based in Rockingham and Augusta Counties
Chapter Advisor: Paul Bugas, DGIF

High Knob Chapter
Based in Lee, Wise, Scott, and Dickenson Counties
Chapter Advisor: Phil Meeks, VCE
Now accepting applications for Fall 2016 basic training course

Historic Rivers Chapter
Based in Williamsburg and James City and York Counties
Chapter Advisor: Mary Apperson, DCR
Now accepting applications for Fall 2016 basic training course

Historic Southside Chapter
Based in Surry, Isle of Wight, Southampton, and Sussex Counties
Chapter Advisor: Janet Spencer, VCE

Holston Rivers Chapter
Based in Abingdon and Washington County
Chapter Advisor: Claiborne Woodall, DCR

James River Chapter
Based in Goochland and Powhatan Counties
Chapter Advisor: Matthew O'Quinn, DCR
Applications due August 1 for Fall 2016 basic training course

Merrimac Farm Chapter
Based in Prince William County
Chapter Advisor: Joe Ferdinandsen, DGIF

New River Valley Chapter
Based in Blacksburg and Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Floyd Counties
Chapter Advisor: John Copeland, DGIF
Basic Training Course Begins July 16 and runs day through July 22, 2016 at the Hahn Garden Pavilion on the Virginia Tech campus.

Northern Neck Chapter
Based on the Northern Neck
Chapter Advisor: Tara Brent and Wendy Herdman, VCE

Old Rag Chapter
Based in Madison, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Orange, and Fauquier Counties
Chapter Advisor: Jack Kauffman, DOF

Peninsula Chapter
Based in Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Gloucester, and lower York County
Chapter Advisor: Megan Tierney, VCE
Now accepting applications for Fall 2016 basic training course

Pocahontas Chapter
Based in Chesterfield County and the Richmond Metro Area
Chapter Advisor: Keith Morrison, DCR

Rivanna Chapter
Based in Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Chapter Advisors: Adam Downing, VCE

Riverine Chapter
Based in Hanover County and the Richmond Metro Area
Chapter Advisor: Kathleen Ogilvy, DOF

Roanoke Valley Chapter
Based in Roanoke County
Chapter Advisor: George Devlin, DEQ

Shenandoah Chapter
Based in Clarke, Warren, Page, Shenandoah, and Frederick Counties
Chapter Advisor: Tim Skinner, DCR

Southwestern Piedmont Chapter
Serving the cities of Martinsville and Danville, and the counties of Henry, Patrick and Pittsylvania.
Chapter Advisor: Denny Casey, VMNH
Now accepting applications for Fall 2016 basic training course

Tidewater Chapter
Based in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Portsmouth
Chapter Advisor: Marsha Miller, DCR