Virginia Master Naturalist - Riverine Chapter
Chapter Contact: Kathleen Ogilvy, Virginia Department of Forestry
Riverine Chapter Newsletter
Riverine Chapter Volunteer Application and Enrollment
To apply, please save the completed application form to your computer and email it as an attachment to
. If you prefer, you may mail the completed application to Riverine Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists, c/o Kathleen Ogilvy, P.O. Box 241, Ashland, VA 23005.
Riverine Chapter Master Naturalist Volunteer Application and Enrollment Form (MS Word)
Riverine Chapter Master Naturalist Volunteer Application and Enrollment Form (PDF)
Virginia Master Naturalist programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Chapter Advisor, Kathleen Ogilvy, at the Department of Forestry office at (804) 798-8362 (TDD number 1-800-828-1120) during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.
Virginia Master Naturalist-Riverine Chapter Syllabus
Schedule for 2010 Class
Class 1 (1/14/10): Introduction to the Virginia Master Naturalist Program
Michelle Prysby - confirmed 11/24/09
- Requirements and responsibilities of a VMN
- Mission and goals of VMN program
- Basic skills and training
- Volunteer service projects, including citizen science, education/interpretation, and stewardship projects
- Public policy: state and regional
- Five sponsoring agencies of the program
Class 2 (1/21/10): Ecological Concepts
Lou Verner - confirmed 11/13
- Defines basic ecology (communities, population, distribution, abundance, diversity, interaction, etc. of organisms)
- Balance of ecosystems, predation & competition, key species
- Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Carbon cycles
- Food web
- Habitat quality
- Succession & climax (stable) community
Class 3 (1/28/10): Geology of Virginia
David Spears - confirmed 11/13
- Geologic history of Virginia
- Characteristics of geology in Central Virginia
- Physiographic provinces
Class 4 (2/4/10): Botany and Use of Keys
Catharine Tucker - confirmed 1/4
- Basic botany
- Plant ID and use of keys
Class 5 (2/11/10): Watersheds, Aquatic Systems & Water Quality
Bill Shanabruch - confirmed 11/13
- Watersheds
- Aquatic system characteristics
- Macroinvertebrates
- Water quality
- TMDLs (total maximum daily load)
Class 6 (2/18/10): Entomology
Art Evans - confirmed 12-10
Class 7 (2/25/10): Coastal and Estuarine Systems
Carl Hershner - confirmed 11/13
- Characteristics of estuaries and coastal systems
- Chesapeake Bay
- Coastal management
Class 8 (3/4/10): Mammals in Central Virginia
Lou Verner - confirmed 12/11
- Overview of species in Central VA
- Habits and habitats
Class 9 (3/11/10): Open (Conservation?) (note: room not available until 6:00)
Possible speakers - Tom Smith, Chris Burkett (climate change), Chris French
Class 10 (3/18/10): Urban/Suburban and Butterflies (note: room not available until 5:30)
Linda McBride and Riverine Habitat Facilitators
- Butterflies
- Habitat for wildlife
Class 11 (3/25/10): Interpretive Skills and American Naturalists
Holly Walker - confirmed 12/11
- Interpretation skills
- American naturalists
Class 12: (4/1/10) Risk Management; Class project presentations
Class 13: (4/8/10) Make-up Class for a Cancelled Session or Another Topic
Fieldtrips: Ten hours of field training is required to complete basic training. At least three weekend field trips and two or more evening field trips will be offered.
Virginia Master Naturalist programs and employment are open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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