Virginia Journeys 2011

Dates: 01 – 08 Jul, 2011

Website: www.virginia2011.org
Phone: 304-535-6331

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY'S 38TH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE

July 1 – 8, 2011
Emory & Henry College - Emory, Virginia

Hosted by the seven A.T. maintaining clubs of Central and Southwest Virginia, the Biennial will celebrate the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and the Blue Ridge Mountain Trails of Virginia. Planned around ATC's membership meeting, Virginia Journeys 2011 is also an opportunity for A.T. enthusiasts to take a Trail related workshop, hike on the A.T. (and other trails) in Virginia and Tennessee and explore Damascus, Virginia - the “friendliest town on the trail."

Learn more about The Appalachian Trail Conservancy here.
More events from The Appalachian Trail Conservancy here.

BRFAL Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalist wants you to get outside and get involved! Don't forget to take your camera, fill your water bottle and don your bug spray.

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Mission

The Virginia Master Naturalist Program is a statewide corps of volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. Interested Virginias become Master Naturalists through training and volunteer service.

Who Can Participate?

People who are curious about nature, enjoy the outdoors, and want to be a part of natural resource management and conservation in Virginia are perfect candidates to become Virginia Master Naturalists. It is open to all adults regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status.

Overview

The process for becoming a certified Virginia Master Naturalist typically takes 6 to 12 months. One starts by completing a 40 hour basic training course offered by a local chapter of the program. An additional 8 hours of advanced training are also required. An important part of the certification process is the required 40 hours of volunteer service. More information click here

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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy 38th Biennial Conference July 1-8, 2011