Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Virginia Master Naturalists: Wood Frogs: A Sign of Spring

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Wood Frogs: A Sign of Spring

Wood Frogs start their mating season in late winter in order to give their offspring a chance to survive before the vernal pools dry out by summer.
This video showcases the Wood Frog breeding season in 2012 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Isn't it time to go outside?

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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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