Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Virginia Master Naturalists: Today in Franklin County VA

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Today in Franklin County VA

Shellie took these this evening of the spectacular Fall colors in our Franklin County Virginia

Grassy Hill (taken from Landmark Mountain)

Cahas Mountain to the left (Hwy 220 hidden to the right in this image)

Now you can see why we as Master Naturalists adore this part of the country, and these Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes!

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

Get involved in something cool, our next basic training will be held at The Franklin Center in Downtown Rocky Mount beginning March 2012, feel free to email us for more details: contact@brfal.org

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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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