Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Virginia Master Naturalists: Butterflies are the Symbol for Virginia Master Naturalists

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Butterflies are the Symbol for Virginia Master Naturalists

The Smithsonian Store online has some groovy butterfly themed gifts!
From butterfly scarves to hand blown vases. If you are looking for the perfect gift for that Virginia Master Naturalist - for say...graduation, check out the online store!

Visit the Smithsonian Store online here.
Learn more about Butterflies here and also here.

Visit the Natural Bridge in Virginia to see "Butterflies at the Bridge" currently Virginia's largest indoor, live butterfly exhibit! Click here for more information.

As always BRFAL Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalist wants you to get outside, explore and learn something new today. Get involved in something cool! Learn more about the Virginia Master Naturalist program here

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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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