Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Virginia Master Naturalists: First ever Virginia State Parks digital photography contest

Saturday, September 3, 2011

First ever Virginia State Parks digital photography contest

In conjunction with Virginia State Parks 75th Anniversary celebration, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold an amateur photography contest.

Prizes totaling more than $8,000 will be awarded to winners in each category and the photographer will have their work used in various Virginia State Parks brochures and advertising for all to enjoy. Share your love of photography and Virginia State Parks by entering this contest.

Canoes and Cabin at Hungry Mother State Park (Marion VA)

Read the article with information on how to enter and what amazing prizes are in store here.

CONTEST LINK HERE

DCR is a sponsor of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program, we appreciate their support!

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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