Continuing Education Resources
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To be certified and maintain certification every year as a Virginia Master Naturalist, volunteers are required to complete 8 hours of continuing education. To assist volunteers needing to meet this requirement, the state program offers continuing education through our annual statewide conference and an online webinar series. To attend a webinar, please click on the "Attend Webinar" button below 5 to 10 minutes before the webinar begins. You can also access previous webinars by streaming a recording online or downloading the recording to your computer by following the links provided at the bottom of the page. Upcoming continuing education opportunities will continue to be posted here and on the statewide Calendar of Events.
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Photo: Bill Dwyer, Roanoke Valley Chapter
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Spotted skunk in trap. Photo by Emily Thorne.
September Webinar: Surveying for Spotted Skunks
Wednesday, September 28, 12:00 pm
This webinar will introduce you to a rare and intriguing local small carnivore, the eastern spotted skunk, and share current research on this species. It will cover spotted skunk natural history, why more research is important, and what has been found so far. Additionally, the spotted skunk research group would like to invite the Virginia Master Naturalists to participate in the initiation of a statewide citizen science spotted skunk survey. The goals of this survey are to determine the current spotted skunk range in Virginia, a question that has never been addressed in this region, and to develop a long term monitoring protocol. This webinar will provide information on how volunteers can participate, what will be required of participants, and expected outcomes of this research. The team is excited to be collaborating with the VMN program and is looking forward to hearing your thoughts during the webinar.
Presenter
Emily Thorne is a Master's student in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech. Her graduate research focuses on the spatial distribution and habitat selection of eastern spotted skunks (Spilogale putorius) and she hopes to expand this research to include spotted skunk reproduction and genetics.
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Meeting Number: 642 205 825
Toll-free Number: 855-749-4750
October webinar: October 14, 12:00 pm, Notes from Nature project
Wednesday, September 28, 12:00 pm
This webinar will introduce you to a rare and intriguing local small carnivore, the eastern spotted skunk, and share current research on this species. It will cover spotted skunk natural history, why more research is important, and what has been found so far. Additionally, the spotted skunk research group would like to invite the Virginia Master Naturalists to participate in the initiation of a statewide citizen science spotted skunk survey. The goals of this survey are to determine the current spotted skunk range in Virginia, a question that has never been addressed in this region, and to develop a long term monitoring protocol. This webinar will provide information on how volunteers can participate, what will be required of participants, and expected outcomes of this research. The team is excited to be collaborating with the VMN program and is looking forward to hearing your thoughts during the webinar.
Presenter
Emily Thorne is a Master's student in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Tech. Her graduate research focuses on the spatial distribution and habitat selection of eastern spotted skunks (Spilogale putorius) and she hopes to expand this research to include spotted skunk reproduction and genetics.
Join Webinar Now
Meeting Number: 642 205 825
Toll-free Number: 855-749-4750
October webinar: October 14, 12:00 pm, Notes from Nature project
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Photo: Bryan Barmore, Peninsula Chapter
View Earlier Webinars from the 2016 Series
Virginia Household Water Quality
Presenter: Erin Ling, Senior Extension Associate
Recorded: 9 August 2016
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Injured and Orphaned Infant Wildlife - How to help
Presenter: Kate Guenther, The Wildlife Center of Virginia
Recorded: 5 May 2016
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Handouts:
Virginia Household Water Quality
Presenter: Erin Ling, Senior Extension Associate
Recorded: 9 August 2016
Stream Recording Online
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Injured and Orphaned Infant Wildlife - How to help
Presenter: Kate Guenther, The Wildlife Center of Virginia
Recorded: 5 May 2016
Stream Recording Online
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Handouts:
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| transporter_application_2016.doc |
Mid-Atlantic Early Detection Network--How you can help defeat invasive species!
Presenter: Joe LaForest, University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health
Recorded: 7 April 2016
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Link to Mid-Atlantic Early Detection Network
Adopt a Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail
Presenters: Jessica Ruthenberg and Brian Moyer, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Recorded: 4 March 2016
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Conducting Virginia's Second Breeding Bird Atlas
Presenter: Ashley Peele, VABBA2 Coordinator, Conservation Management Institute, Virginia Tech
Recorded: 9 February 2016
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Climate Change Communication
Presenter: Sarah Nuss, Education Coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Recorded: 20 January 2016
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Handouts from this webinar:
Presenter: Joe LaForest, University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health
Recorded: 7 April 2016
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
Link to Mid-Atlantic Early Detection Network
Adopt a Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail
Presenters: Jessica Ruthenberg and Brian Moyer, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Recorded: 4 March 2016
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
Conducting Virginia's Second Breeding Bird Atlas
Presenter: Ashley Peele, VABBA2 Coordinator, Conservation Management Institute, Virginia Tech
Recorded: 9 February 2016
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
Climate Change Communication
Presenter: Sarah Nuss, Education Coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Recorded: 20 January 2016
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Handouts from this webinar:
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View Earlier Webinars from the 2015 Series
VMN Special Webinar - Completing Your Chapter's 2015 Annual Report
Presenters: Tiffany Brown and Michelle Prysby, VMN program
Recorded: 10 December 2015
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Birding and Citizen Science
Presenter: Bill Williams, Virginia Society of Orthnithology
Recorded: 1 December, 2015
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Project RareQuest: Surveying for Virginia's Rare Species
Presenter: Chris Ludwig, DCR's Natural Heritage Program
Recorded: October 28, 2015
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Stream Part 2 Recording Online
Stream Part 3 Recording Online
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Download Part 3 Recording to Your Computer
If you watch these Project RareQuest recordings, we would appreciate your completion of an evaluation survey at https://vce.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6JWSgl67VHmpkBn
New VMN Basic Training Curriculum Resources: Where to Find Them and How To Get The Most From Them
Presenter: Michelle Prysby, Special Projects Coordinator, VMN
Recorded: September 30, 2015
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Forestland Conservation in Virginia: Current Programs and Landowner Opportunities
Presenter: Kim Biasiolli, Virginia Department of Forestry
Recorded: September 10, 2015
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The American Chestnut Foundation's MEGA-Transect Chestnut Project
Presenter: Matt Brinckmann, American Chestnut Foundation
Recorded: June 29, 2015
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From Impairment to Restoration
Presenter: Craig Lott, Department of Environmental Quality
Recorded: May 26, 2015
Download Presentation
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Restoring the American Chestnut: A Status Update from TACF and Next Steps in Virginia
Presenter: Matt Brinckmann, American Chestnut Foundation
Recorded: April 29, 2015
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Virginia's Feral Hogs
Presenters: Aaron Proctor, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Recorded: February 25, 2015
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Report Feral Swine Flyer
No Feral Swine Flyer
Join the Virginia Frog and Toad Calling Survey
Presenters: Michelle Prysby, Virginia Master Naturalist Program and Travis Land, Virginia Living Museum
Recorded: January 15, 2015
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
VMN Special Webinar - Completing Your Chapter's 2015 Annual Report
Presenters: Tiffany Brown and Michelle Prysby, VMN program
Recorded: 10 December 2015
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
Birding and Citizen Science
Presenter: Bill Williams, Virginia Society of Orthnithology
Recorded: 1 December, 2015
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
Project RareQuest: Surveying for Virginia's Rare Species
Presenter: Chris Ludwig, DCR's Natural Heritage Program
Recorded: October 28, 2015
Stream Part 1 Recording Online
Stream Part 2 Recording Online
Stream Part 3 Recording Online
Download Part 1 Recording to Your Computer
Download Part 2 Recording to Your Computer
Download Part 3 Recording to Your Computer
If you watch these Project RareQuest recordings, we would appreciate your completion of an evaluation survey at https://vce.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6JWSgl67VHmpkBn
New VMN Basic Training Curriculum Resources: Where to Find Them and How To Get The Most From Them
Presenter: Michelle Prysby, Special Projects Coordinator, VMN
Recorded: September 30, 2015
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
Forestland Conservation in Virginia: Current Programs and Landowner Opportunities
Presenter: Kim Biasiolli, Virginia Department of Forestry
Recorded: September 10, 2015
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
The American Chestnut Foundation's MEGA-Transect Chestnut Project
Presenter: Matt Brinckmann, American Chestnut Foundation
Recorded: June 29, 2015
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
From Impairment to Restoration
Presenter: Craig Lott, Department of Environmental Quality
Recorded: May 26, 2015
Download Presentation
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
Restoring the American Chestnut: A Status Update from TACF and Next Steps in Virginia
Presenter: Matt Brinckmann, American Chestnut Foundation
Recorded: April 29, 2015
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
Virginia's Feral Hogs
Presenters: Aaron Proctor, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Recorded: February 25, 2015
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
Report Feral Swine Flyer
No Feral Swine Flyer
Join the Virginia Frog and Toad Calling Survey
Presenters: Michelle Prysby, Virginia Master Naturalist Program and Travis Land, Virginia Living Museum
Recorded: January 15, 2015
Stream Recording Online
Download Recording to Your Computer
View Earlier Webinars from the 2014 Series
The Major Soil Types of Virginia
Presenter: John Galbraith, Virginia Tech
Recorded: December 17, 2014
Stream Recording Online
Contact John if you would like to get notifications for upcoming soil webinars
View Additional Soils Webinars by John
Completing 2014 Annual Reports: What You Need to Know
Presenters: Tiffany Brown, Michelle Prysby, Alycia Crall, Virginia Master Naturalist Program
Recorded: November 20, 2014
You can stream or download the recording from this Vimeo page.
Download Slides as PDF
Virginia's Vernal Pools
Presenters: Lee Hesler, Pocahontas Chapter
Anne Wright, Rice Center, Virginia Commonwealth University
Susan Watson, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Recorded: October 24, 2014
You can stream or download the recording from this Vimeo page.
Download Slides as PDF
Collaborative Science: Using Adaptive Management and Modeling for Citizen Science
Presenter: David Mellor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Virginia Master Naturalists Citizen Science Coordinator
Recorded: August 6, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
View Slides as PDF
Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas in Virginia
Presenter: David Spears, Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Recorded: July 9, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
View Slides as PDF
The State of Climate Change and its Impacts: General Concepts and a Southeast US Perspective
Presenter: Dr. Rachel Licker
Recorded: June 11, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
View Slides as PDF
Wavyleaf Grass: A Looming Threat to Forests in Virginia, Maryland, and Beyond...
Presenter: Kevin Heffernan and Vanessa Beauchamp
Recorded: May 5, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
Finding Synergies for Biodiversity Awareness and Conservation: How can the VA Master Naturalist Program and the Encyclopedia of Life Support Each Other?
Presenter: Dr. Marie Studer, Encyclopedia of Life
Recorded: April 15, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
The Volunteer Management System (VMS) for Administrators
Presenter: Pete Pfeiffer, Arlington Regional Chapter Volunteer
Recorded: March 4, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
The Volunteer Management System (VMS) for Virginia Master Naturalists
Presenter: Pete Pfeiffer, Arlington Regional Chapter Volunteer
Recorded: February 24, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
An Evening at the Virginia Museum of Natural History
Presenter: Dr. Denny Casey, Virginia Museum of Natural History
Recorded: January 7, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
The Major Soil Types of Virginia
Presenter: John Galbraith, Virginia Tech
Recorded: December 17, 2014
Stream Recording Online
Contact John if you would like to get notifications for upcoming soil webinars
View Additional Soils Webinars by John
Completing 2014 Annual Reports: What You Need to Know
Presenters: Tiffany Brown, Michelle Prysby, Alycia Crall, Virginia Master Naturalist Program
Recorded: November 20, 2014
You can stream or download the recording from this Vimeo page.
Download Slides as PDF
Virginia's Vernal Pools
Presenters: Lee Hesler, Pocahontas Chapter
Anne Wright, Rice Center, Virginia Commonwealth University
Susan Watson, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Recorded: October 24, 2014
You can stream or download the recording from this Vimeo page.
Download Slides as PDF
Collaborative Science: Using Adaptive Management and Modeling for Citizen Science
Presenter: David Mellor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Virginia Master Naturalists Citizen Science Coordinator
Recorded: August 6, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
View Slides as PDF
Hydraulic Fracturing for Natural Gas in Virginia
Presenter: David Spears, Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Recorded: July 9, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
View Slides as PDF
The State of Climate Change and its Impacts: General Concepts and a Southeast US Perspective
Presenter: Dr. Rachel Licker
Recorded: June 11, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
View Slides as PDF
Wavyleaf Grass: A Looming Threat to Forests in Virginia, Maryland, and Beyond...
Presenter: Kevin Heffernan and Vanessa Beauchamp
Recorded: May 5, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
Finding Synergies for Biodiversity Awareness and Conservation: How can the VA Master Naturalist Program and the Encyclopedia of Life Support Each Other?
Presenter: Dr. Marie Studer, Encyclopedia of Life
Recorded: April 15, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
The Volunteer Management System (VMS) for Administrators
Presenter: Pete Pfeiffer, Arlington Regional Chapter Volunteer
Recorded: March 4, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
The Volunteer Management System (VMS) for Virginia Master Naturalists
Presenter: Pete Pfeiffer, Arlington Regional Chapter Volunteer
Recorded: February 24, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
An Evening at the Virginia Museum of Natural History
Presenter: Dr. Denny Casey, Virginia Museum of Natural History
Recorded: January 7, 2014
View Abstract and Bio
You can stream or download the recording from the link on this Vimeo page.
