Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Virginia Master Naturalists: Master naturalists elect new officers

Friday, December 18, 2015

Master naturalists elect new officers

As authored by Jim Pilversack:

The Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes (BRFAL) Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist program (VMNP) elected new officers at its annual membership meeting. Outgoing President Dick LeRoy congratulated new President Kathy Scott on her election as the third President of the Chapter. Outgoing Vice President, Rich Brager welcomed Warren Clark to the position. The Chapter, one of thirty in the state has over 35 members.

If you, or someone you know, are interested in becoming a member consider attending our Nature Expo on Saturday, January 23 from 2 to 4 pm at Booker T. Washington Memorial to learn all about this great program. Our next training sessions begin on February 18.

Please call (540) 365-4613 if you have any questions.

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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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