
Chapter Contact: Kathleen Ogilvy, Virginia Department of Forestry
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.
Summary for 2009 Class
Class 1 (1/8/09): Introduction to the Virginia Master Naturalist Program
Class 2 (1/15/09): Ecological Concepts
Class 3 (1/22/09): Geology of
Class 4 (1/29/09): Conservation
Class 5 (2/5/09): Watersheds, Aquatic Systems & Water Quality
Class 6 (2/12/09):
Class 7 (2/19/09): Coastal and Estuarine Systems
Class 8 (2/26/09): Mammals in
Class 9 (3/5/09): Urban & Suburban Systems
Class 10 (3/12/09): Wetlands
Class 11 (3/19/09): Research and Interpretive Skills
Class 12: (3/26/09) Risk Management; Class project presentation; Class and Individual Assessment
Class 13: (4/2/09) Make-up Class for a Cancelled Session
Fieldtrips: Ten hours of field training is required to complete basic training. At least three 5-hour field training sessions will be offered. Trainees must attend two of these outdoor training trips to be eligible for certification.
Note: This syllabus is subject to change depending on the availability of our instructors.
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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