VMN volunteers embraced the #Treemendous20th theme and delivered forest-related service across the Commonwealth. Their efforts resulted in thousands of trees planted or rescued, dozens of educational events that raised public awareness of the importance of trees, and contributions to six different forest-focused scientific studies.
In 2025, the program grew to 3,649 enrolled volunteers. Together, they reported more than 262,955 hours of service in Virginia, valued at more than $9 million.
We recognize outstanding achievements by VMN volunteers through our annual statewide program awards.
The Virginia Master Naturalist program’s state office is now accepting nominations for seven statewide awards. These awards will be judged by the VMN statewide office team and one or more…
The VMN State Program office recognizes volunteers who complete 250, 500, 1,000, 2,500, and 5,000 hours of service. These are cumulative volunteer hours starting when a volunteer joins the program.…
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…
Each year, previously certified VMN volunteers who complete another 40 hours of approved volunteer service and 8 hours of approved continuing education earn a unique recertification pin for that year.…
From the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Center for Coastal Resources Management: New Sea Level Rise Report Cards The 2024 edition of the annual sea level report cards was recently…
–Contributed by Mary Voorhees (Rivanna Chapter) and Judy Oglethorpe (Central Blue Ridge Chapter) The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded a grant for an Environmental Literacy (ENLIT) Project to…
–Contributed by Ann Quigley, VMN Eastern Shore Chapter On June 21, Eastern Shore Master Naturalists turned in the oysters they have tended for the last year as part of the…