High Five from Nature
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About this Webinar Series
In addition to our normal monthly Continuing Education webinar series, in Spring 2020 we added a “High Five from Nature” series. Most of the presenters for this series are Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers, and we encourage other volunteers to consider presenting. It's a great opportunity to practice your presentation skills with a friendly audience!
In each webinar, we go over five species or concepts on a theme. These are somewhat informal webinars of varying lengths, from 20 minutes to an hour. They focus on Virginia species and on seasonal observations. We will record them and provide links to the recordings on this page when they are available.
Please note that we are now asking you to pre-register for the High Five webinars. Use "Register for Webinar" link to register, and then you will receive an email with the link and passcode to use.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Michelle Prysby, VMN Program Director at 434-872-4571/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
About this Webinar Series
In addition to our normal monthly Continuing Education webinar series, in Spring 2020 we added a “High Five from Nature” series. Most of the presenters for this series are Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers, and we encourage other volunteers to consider presenting. It's a great opportunity to practice your presentation skills with a friendly audience!
In each webinar, we go over five species or concepts on a theme. These are somewhat informal webinars of varying lengths, from 20 minutes to an hour. They focus on Virginia species and on seasonal observations. We will record them and provide links to the recordings on this page when they are available.
Please note that we are now asking you to pre-register for the High Five webinars. Use "Register for Webinar" link to register, and then you will receive an email with the link and passcode to use.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Michelle Prysby, VMN Program Director at 434-872-4571/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Five Frogs to Learn by Ear
With Michelle Prysby, Program Director, Virginia Master Naturalist Program
Monday, April 6, 2020
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Virginia is For Frogs resources from VDGIF
Virginia Herpetological Society frog listing
With Michelle Prysby, Program Director, Virginia Master Naturalist Program
Monday, April 6, 2020
Watch the Video
Virginia is For Frogs resources from VDGIF
Virginia Herpetological Society frog listing
Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Pondering Pines (5+3 Pine Species of Virginia)
With Ellen Powell, Conservation Education Coordinator, Virginia Department of Forestry
Thursday, April 9, 2020
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Virginia Tech Dendrology site mentioned in the video
With Ellen Powell, Conservation Education Coordinator, Virginia Department of Forestry
Thursday, April 9, 2020
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Virginia Tech Dendrology site mentioned in the video
Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Five Native Shrubs
With Jim McGlone, Urban Forest Conservationist, Virginia Department of Forestry
Monday, April 13, 2020
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With Jim McGlone, Urban Forest Conservationist, Virginia Department of Forestry
Monday, April 13, 2020
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Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Five Dragonflies
With Emily Luebke, VMN-Rivanna Chapter volunteer and nature photographer
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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With Emily Luebke, VMN-Rivanna Chapter volunteer and nature photographer
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Watch the Video
Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Five Spring Butterflies to Look for Now
With Terri Keffert, Virginia Master Naturalist Volunteer Coordinator
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Watch the video
And, for more from Terri on butterfly identification, watch her 2017 Butterfly Identification: Beyond the Basics webinar or check out the documents below.
Handout - Resources for Butterflies (compiled by Terri Keffert, June 2017)
Handout - Butterfly Identification: Beyond the Basics presentation notes (from the PowerPoint, 2017)
With Terri Keffert, Virginia Master Naturalist Volunteer Coordinator
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Watch the video
And, for more from Terri on butterfly identification, watch her 2017 Butterfly Identification: Beyond the Basics webinar or check out the documents below.
Handout - Resources for Butterflies (compiled by Terri Keffert, June 2017)
Handout - Butterfly Identification: Beyond the Basics presentation notes (from the PowerPoint, 2017)
Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Five Measures of Stream Quality That Have Nothing To Do With Water
With Rikki Lucas, Biogeochemist and VMN-Central Rappahannock Chapter volunteer
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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With Rikki Lucas, Biogeochemist and VMN-Central Rappahannock Chapter volunteer
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Watch the video
Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Five Pollinator Plants
With Carol Heiser, Habitat Education Coordinator, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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Resource list document by Carol Heiser
With Carol Heiser, Habitat Education Coordinator, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Watch the video
Resource list document by Carol Heiser
Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Five Ferns
With Kit Sheffield, Certified Virginia Master Naturalist volunteer, Fairfax Chapter
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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With Kit Sheffield, Certified Virginia Master Naturalist volunteer, Fairfax Chapter
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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Drury, Dru (1725-1803) & Westwood, J. O. (1805-1893) / Public domain
Five Damselflies
With Don Coram, Certified Virginia Master Naturalist volunteer, Fairfax Chapter
Monday, May 18, 2020
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With Don Coram, Certified Virginia Master Naturalist volunteer, Fairfax Chapter
Monday, May 18, 2020
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Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Five Butterfly Mimics
With Chris Allgyer, Certified Virginia Master Naturalist Volunteer, High Knob Chapter
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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With Chris Allgyer, Certified Virginia Master Naturalist Volunteer, High Knob Chapter
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Five Invasive Insect Pests
With Gwen Pote, Certified Virginia Master Naturalist volunteer, Central Rappahannock Chapter
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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With Gwen Pote, Certified Virginia Master Naturalist volunteer, Central Rappahannock Chapter
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Watch the video
Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Five Songbirds on the Move: Birds that breed in Virginia and winter in the tropics
With Carolyn Sedgwick, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Find extra resources from the presenter
With Carolyn Sedgwick, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Watch the video
Find extra resources from the presenter
Artwork courtesy of the Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (ian.umces.edu/symbols/)
Next Webinar: Five Steps To a Pollinator Garden
With Kathy Fell, Certified VMN Volunteer, Southwestern Piedmont Chapter
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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View the slides from this presentation
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Next Webinar: Five Fascinating Facets of Dragonfly and Damselfly Evolution
With Becky Strode, Certified VMN Volunteer, Fairfax Chapter
Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 8:00 pm
Pre-registration required
With Becky Strode, Certified VMN Volunteer, Fairfax Chapter
Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 8:00 pm
Pre-registration required
If you or someone you know would like to be a future High Five presenter, contact Michelle Prysby.
Technical Details
Pre-register by clicking the link where provided. For your first time using Zoom, please plan to join the meeting at least 15 minutes prior to the webinar to install the Zoom application and to connect your audio. If you have not successfully used Zoom before, we suggest that you try a test meeting well beforehand.
Preferred Audio Connection:
Please be aware that connecting to Zoom using the link provided allows you to see the presentation, but you will have to then connect your audio separately so that you can also hear the presenter. Zoom will prompt you to do that once you join the meeting. We recommend that you join using your computer audio if you are able. For this option, click the "Join Audio Conference by Computer" button under the "Computer Audio" tab in the audio window that pops up when you join the meeting.
Other Call-In Options:
If you can't call using computer, you can call in by phone at +1 301 715 8592. Long distance charges apply; this is not a toll-free number.
Please note that this Zoom service allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded, which may be discoverable in a legal matter. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to being recorded, discuss your concerns with the host or do not join the session.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Michelle Prysby, VMN Program Director at 434-872-4571/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
Pre-register by clicking the link where provided. For your first time using Zoom, please plan to join the meeting at least 15 minutes prior to the webinar to install the Zoom application and to connect your audio. If you have not successfully used Zoom before, we suggest that you try a test meeting well beforehand.
Preferred Audio Connection:
Please be aware that connecting to Zoom using the link provided allows you to see the presentation, but you will have to then connect your audio separately so that you can also hear the presenter. Zoom will prompt you to do that once you join the meeting. We recommend that you join using your computer audio if you are able. For this option, click the "Join Audio Conference by Computer" button under the "Computer Audio" tab in the audio window that pops up when you join the meeting.
Other Call-In Options:
If you can't call using computer, you can call in by phone at +1 301 715 8592. Long distance charges apply; this is not a toll-free number.
Please note that this Zoom service allows audio and other information sent during the session to be recorded, which may be discoverable in a legal matter. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to being recorded, discuss your concerns with the host or do not join the session.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Michelle Prysby, VMN Program Director at 434-872-4571/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.