This Fall, Embark On Your Virginia Master Naturalist Journey

7/24/2017

Do you love nature? Are you curious about the natural world around you? Do you want to make a difference for Virginia's environment? Become a Virginia Master Naturalist volunteer! Many of our chapters are now recruiting for fall training courses.

Arlington Regional Chapter (applications due August 15), https://armn.org/apply/
Banshee Reeks (accepting applications now, class starts in September), http://www.vmnbansheereeks.org/join/
Central Piedmont Chapter (accepting applications now), http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/centralpiedmont.html
Central Rappahannock (accepting applications now, class starts August 7), http://masternaturalistcrc.blogspot.com
Eastern Shore Chapter (applications due August 21), contact chapter representatives at mimistitt@gmail.com and barboh5@gmail.com
Fairfax Chapter (applications due August 15), www.vmnfairfax.org
High Knob Chapter (now accepting applications), Contact the Chapter President at va.mn.gilliam@gmail.com and the Chapter Advisor at pmeeks@vt.edu.
Historic Rivers Chapter (applications due August 15), http://www.historicrivers.org
Northern Neck Chapter (applications were due July 15 but they may still have openings), http://www.northernneckmasternaturalists.org/2017_Training_Class.html
Southwestern Piedmont Chapter (accepting applications now, class starts August 15), http://www.vmnh.net/virginia-master-naturalist-program

4 Comments

Adrianna Gallo

7/24/2017 04:34:44 pm

Hi, I'm interested in applying for the 2018 Spring Training at Pocahontas - can I send in my application now or is too early? Thank you!

Michelle Prysby

7/25/2017 08:46:53 am

Hi Adrianna--Thanks for your interest in the program! Yes, you can indeed apply now. See http://pocahontasvmn.org; at the bottom of the page, they have information and a contact for the 2018 course.

Romy Walker

7/25/2017 02:39:52 am

The training was once offered at the Virginia Arboretum. Will it be offered there again?

Michelle Prysby

7/25/2017 08:45:17 am

Hi Romy,
Do you mean the State Arboretum at Blandy Experimental Farm? If so, that is our Shenandoah Chapter. They typically hold annual trainings in the spring at that location. They just finished a course in May. If they continue with the same schedule in 2018, then you can expect applications to be due in February for a course that starts in March. Their website is http://www.vmnshenandoah.org if you want to learn more or contact them. Or, if you meant a different location, let me know!

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