eight volunteers pose near a stream

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…

woman in hiking clothing examining a plant with yellow flowers

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…

six volunteers posed outdoors with flats of native plants and gardening tools

Laurels – Spring 2026

Each quarter, we invite VMN chapters to share stories of their impacts, accomplishments, recognitions, and awards.

four volunteers pose in front of a table with paper plates that have pictures of butterflies and caterpillars on them

Laurels – Winter 2026

Each quarter, we invite VMN chapters to share stories of their impacts, accomplishments, and awards. Take the time to read them all so that you may be inspired by these tremendous volunteers and their impactful projects!

volunteers posed with a large model of a tree, and one person behind them in a shark costume

Laurels – Fall 2025

Each quarter, we invite VMN chapters to share stories of their impacts, accomplishments, and awards. Take the time to read them all so that you may be inspired by these…

Laurels – Spring 2025

ARMN Ozone Bioindicator Garden, July 3, 2024, taken by Barbara Hoffheins. Arlington Regional Master Naturalist Ozone Bioindicator Garden 2025 marks the fifth year that the Arlington Regional Master Naturalist chapter…

four volunteers examining a net to identify aquatic insects they have captured

Laurels – Winter 2025

Each quarter, we invite VMN chapters to share stories of their impacts, accomplishments, and awards. Take the time to read them all so that you may be inspired by these…

children gathered around a booth with Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers showing them things at tables

Laurels – Fall 2024

Virginia State Senate Recognizes VMN Volunteer for Her Conservation Work in Fairfax County –Contributed by Jerry Nissley, VMN-Fairfax Chapter Virginia State Senator Stella Pekarsky (36th district) presented Fairfax Chapter President…

Laurels – Summer 2024

Holston Rivers Master Naturalists and Hungry Mother State Park organize “Life’s Extras Birding Celebration” –Contributed by Tanya Hall, Hungry Mother State Park and VMN-Holston Rivers Chapter ​The Holston Rivers Virginia…

Laurels – Spring 2024

Each quarter, we invite VMN chapters to share stories of their impacts, accomplishments, and awards. This quarter, we received an especially high number of submissions! Do take the time to…