Laurels – Summer 2026
Each quarter, we share Laurels to celebrate stories of VMN volunteers’ activities and accomplishments. Happy Bird-day at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Contributed by Jill Straight, VMN Blue Ridge Foothills…
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New Milestone Achievements by VMN Volunteers – Summer 2026
The VMN State Program office recognizes volunteers who completed 250, 500, 1,000, 2,500, and 5,000 hours of service between January and June 2026.
In Memoriam: Honoring Three Dedicated VMN Volunteers
Director’s Note: I am sorry to share the sad news of the recent passing of three VMN volunteers. Each of these dedicated individuals had oversized impacts on their chapters and…
Merrimac Farm Master Naturalists Revive a Bluebird Monitoring Trail
Members of the Merrimac Farm Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist program successfully partnered with members of the Virginia Bluebird Society to revive an eastern bluebird monitoring trail in Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon.
Virginia Master Naturalist Annual Evaluation Survey: A First Peek at Results
Why did we start the annual evaluation survey project? Each year, we gather data about VMN volunteer service and share stories about the positive impacts that VMN volunteers have had…
The Power of Partnerships
Central Rappahannock Master Naturalists began an exciting partnership with the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia to help document the biodiversity of the newly established 865-acre Berger Patawomeck Preserve.
The Habitat Garden at the Virginia Museum of Natural History
In spring 2026, the Southwestern Piedmont Chapter of the VMN, in collaboration with the Virginia Museum of Natural History, started the process of reestablishing a wildlife habitat garden at the museum.
From Our Sponsors – Summer 2026
The Virginia Master Naturalist program is sponsored by seven of Virginia’s state agencies. Each quarter, we share timely announcements from our sponsors about events, resources, and initiatives. From the Virginia…
Restoring Historic Tree Species
Volunteers plant trees to help restore historic species like longleaf pine and American chestnut to their native ranges.
The Neabsco Creek Bandalong
VMN volunteers visited Prince William County’s Bandalong Litter Trap, a highly effective tool for capturing floating trash and keeping it out of the waterways.