Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Virginia Master Naturalists: Tick Check!

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Tick Check!

"Uptick" In Ticks Has Wildlife Experts Worried
Warmer than normal weather means a summer time threat is already coming out early: ticks.

Read the article here

Some precautions to take when you are outside:

STAY ON THE TRAILS!
STAY OUT OF THE GRASS AND TALL SHRUBS
WEAR CLOSED TOED SHOES AND SOCKS
TUCK YOUR PANT LEGS INTO YOUR SOCK
USE INSECT REPELLENT
DO A TICK CHECK DAILY (inspect yourself in front of a mirror if possible)
TICK CHECK YOUR PET
USE A TICK REPELLENT SUCH AS FRONTLINE PLUS ON YOUR PETS

Be Safe! Tick-Borne diseases are no laughing matter.

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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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