Laurels – Winter 2020

As part of their 10th anniversary celebration, VMN-Pocahontas chapter members conducted a survey of reptiles and amphibians at Pocahontas State Park. Photo by VMN-Pocahontas Chapter. The VMN-Pocahontas Chapter 10th anniversary…

Laurels – Summer 2019

Like many of our chapters, the High Knob Chapter makes journaling part of their basic training course. They provide prompts to help trainees reflect upon the content they are learning.…

Laurels – Spring 2019

VMN-Merrimac Farm Chapter co-presidents, Lisa Matthews (left) and Rosemarie Nielsen (right). Merrimac Farm Chapter Recognized by Ducks Unlimited Submitted by Lisa Matthews This year’s Conservationist of the Year chosen by…

Laurels – Winter 2019

VMN-Historic Southside Chapter:  A New State Record of a Rare Liverwort and a Grant for Education Projects By Lynn Wehner and John Bunch, both VMN-Historic Southside Chapter John Bunch (VMN-Historic…

Laurels – Fall 2018

Suzanne Moss waves from The Nature Bus before it departs on a VMN conference field trip. Photo by M. Prysby. The Nature Bus Comes to the VMN Statewide Conference We…

Laurels – Summer 2018

Sharp-shinned Hawk on Chincoteague by Judy Jones, VMN-Historic Rivers Chapter. ​Laurels for Judy Jones, Nature Photographer and Past President of Historic Rivers ChapterBy Shirley Devan, VMN-Historic Rivers Chapter In 2008,…

Laurels – Spring 2018

Joanne Hutton, 2017 Bill Thomas Volunteer Award winner. Photo by Bill Browning, VMN-Arlington Regional Chapter. ARMN Member Joanne Hutton Receives Bill Thomas Outstanding Park Service Volunteer Award –Submitted by Kasha…

Laurels for Winter 2018

Each season, we recognize VMN achievements in the Laurels section of our newsletter.  This time, there are LOTS of achievements to note.  They are not in any particular order, so…

Laurels – Fall 2017

Some of the wildlife artifacts on display at Pleasant Grove. Photo by Walter Hussey, VMN-Rivanna Chapter. VMNs Make a Difference at Pleasant GroveContributed by Walter Hussey, VMN-Rivanna Chapter Pleasant Grove…

Laurels – Summer 2017

From left to right: Ida Swenson (VMN-Rivanna Chapter, Kim Mayo, Cayla Stephens. New 4-H All Star​Ida Swenson (VMN-Rivanna Chapter) was inducted as a 4-H All Star on June 21 in…