Starting Something New in Richmond
Flyer announcing the Native Plant Garden Open House organized by Sheryl Smith, VMN-Riverine Chapter. One of the native plant gardens on the tour. The tour description said, “This native plant/pollinator…
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Laurels – Spring 2022
Each quarter, we invite VMN chapters to share stories of volunteers’ awards and accomplishments. Our Laurels posts are not only a way to provide recognition to those volunteers, but also…
Occoneechee State Park Recognizes VMN Volunteer Terri Mewborn
VMN volunteer Terri Mewborn. Terri started with the VMN program in the Merrimac Farm Chapter and has since led efforts to launch the new Southern Piedmont Chapter. Photo by Virginia…
Virginia Master Naturalist Program 2021 Year in Review
Each year, VMN chapter leaders work hard on annual reports that compile their membership and volunteering statistics and describe some of their most impactful projects from the year. It’s exciting…
Laurels – Winter 2022
Each quarter, we invite VMN chapters to share stories of volunteers’ awards and accomplishments. Our Laurels posts are not only a way to provide recognition to those volunteers, but also…
What’s in Your Naturalist Knapsack?
VMN volunteer Camille Grabb investigating a mushroom at Belle Isle State Park. Photo by Anne Clewell, VMN Northern Neck Chapter. Contributed by Marilyn Parks, VMN Fairfax Chapter, and Mary Jane…
VMN Volunteers Contribute to Pollinator Inventories on the Blue Ridge Parkway
A flower fly, Spilomyia longicornis. Photo by VMN volunteer Bruce Grimes. Contributed by Paul Super, Science Coordinator at the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.…
Recognizing our VMN 2021 Statewide Award Winners
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 awards for: VMN New Volunteer of the Year VMN Chapter Advisor of the Year VMN Chapter Leader of the Year…
VMN Volunteers Help Virginia’s Urban and Community Forests
VMN volunteers in the Riverine Chapter have been improving the green infrastructure of Bryan Park in Richmond through tree plantings, native plant gardens, and invasive species management. They also regularly…
Laurels – Fall 2021
Each quarter, we invite VMN chapters to share stories of volunteers’ awards and accomplishments. Our Laurels posts are not only a way to provide recognition to those volunteers, but also…