Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Virginia Master Naturalists: Contact

Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes Chapter (BRFAL) of Virginia Master Naturalist is located in the rolling foothills of Virginia. We encompass the counties of Bedford and Franklin. From Smith Mountain Lake and Northward toward Bedford Virginia, to Philpott and South in Franklin County.

Please email us here or snail mail: P.O. Box 42, Wirtz, VA 24184

Volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources. We look forward to hearing from you.

About The Virginia Master Naturalist Program

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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