The classes will
be held at the Franklin Center in Rocky Mount, Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:30
PM beginning March 6 until May 24th.
Additional field trips will be held on Saturdays March 17 & 31, Apr 14
& 28 and May 5 & 19. The
location of Saturday field sessions will vary based on the topic being
presented. The total cost of the
program, including materials, is $100. This fee also entitles each participant to a
one-year membership in the BRFAL Chapter of the VMNP.
The
BRFAL training program is designed to prepare individuals as Certified Virginia Master Naturalists
for the statewide corps of master naturalist volunteers carrying out the VMNP
mission of “providing education, outreach and service dedicated to the
beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their
communities”. As such, it will provide
the background knowledge and opportunity for skills development necessary to be
effective as a volunteer Certified Virginia Master Naturalist.
To
become a Certified Virginia MasterNaturalist, a trainee must:
- Complete 40
hours of basic training, which includes a minimum of 25% time in the
field;
- Pass the
open-book training assessment with a score of 70% or higher;
- Complete 8 hours
of approved advanced training designed to focus volunteer efforts on one
or more specific topics of interest; and
- Complete a
minimum of 40 hours of service in a BRFAL approved project within 12
months of the completion of the basic training program.
To
maintain certification, a Certified Virginia Master Naturalist must complete an
additional 8 hours of advanced training and 40 hours of service annually.
Space
is limited for this course which covers topics such as: aquatic and terrestrial
ecology; taxonomy of plants, mammals, fish, insects, amphibians, reptiles and
birds; geology and soil science and others.
If you, or someone you know, are interested in participating please
visit the website below. Perhaps a home-made "gift certificate" would
be welcome.
Directions to the Franklin Center in Rocky Mount VA here
Rocky Mount is the land between the lakes, just 19 miles from Roanoke and in the shadow of the Blue Ridge. Rocky Mount, the county seat for Franklin County sits at 1200 feet in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Directions to the Franklin Center in Rocky Mount VA here
Rocky Mount is the land between the lakes, just 19 miles from Roanoke and in the shadow of the Blue Ridge. Rocky Mount, the county seat for Franklin County sits at 1200 feet in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Application
forms and additional information, including the draft syllabus on the Virginia
Master Naturalist Program and the Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes Chapter, can
be found here. For other
questions about the Virginia Master Naturalist Program and/or BRFAL Chapter,
please call (540) 365-4613 or contact us through the web site.
*This is a press release by Carl Boast and can also be found in our local papers.
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