Throughout 2025, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Virginia Master Naturalist program. We’ll be having special events and communications to highlight some longstanding volunteers and projects. We also…
In 2024, the program grew to 3,481 enrolled volunteers. VMN chapters offered 35 basic training courses, resulting in 498 newly trained volunteers joining the ranks. Together, VMN volunteers reported more than 251,000 hours of service in Virginia, valued at $8.3 million.
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…
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.…
New Virginia Outdoors Plan Released By Emi Endo, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation The Virginia Outdoors Plan, the state’s new comprehensive, statewide plan for conservation planning and enhancing outdoor…
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Virginia Master Naturalist 2024 awards for: We invite you to watch the video (about 15 minutes) and read the descriptions below…
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.…
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…
—By Quin Campbell, Virginia Master Naturalist Communications and Volunteer Engagement Intern and Virginia Tech Student Hurricanes are becoming increasingly intense, destructive, and frequent, and this trend is only predicted to…
13 Species Added to Virginia’s Invasive Plant List Contributed by Emi Endo, Senior PR and marketing specialist for Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Shrub-lings for Sale! Contributed by Ellen…