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Connecting with Nature in 2020: Photos and Reflections by Virginia Master Naturalist Volunteers

12/18/2020

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We invited Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers to share a photo to illustrate their connection to nature in 2020, the year of the global pandemic.  Here we share their images and reflections.  Most of the photos were taken in volunteers’ backyards or at local parks, demonstrating how the wonders of nature can be observed all around us.  

Thank you to everyone who shared a photo!  We think we included them all, but if we missed yours due to a technical error, we apologize.

Captions are not provided for this video because there is no speaking.  There is piano music playing in the background.
7 Comments
Katharina Bergdoll
12/18/2020 12:42:42 pm

A most wonderful slideshow of our State's many beauties and creatures!

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Frederic Siskind link
12/18/2020 01:19:09 pm

Well done. Wonderful variety of photos.

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Mary McGuire Lynch
12/18/2020 04:43:59 pm

Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful photos. I am looking forward to next year's photos. Virginia is such a diverse beautiful state.

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alfred goossens
12/18/2020 10:19:59 pm

Absolutely fabulous photography !

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Beverly Hovencamp link
12/19/2020 09:34:24 am

I loved seeing pictures from all over the state as opposed to just the winners. It also gives those of us without good cameras a chance to participate.

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Adam Boring
12/22/2020 11:49:17 am

Awesome! Needs more fungi lol. Beautiful pictures everyone!

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Karen R Lee
2/12/2021 01:56:31 pm

I smiled the whole way through! The images and thoughts were captivating.

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