Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Virginia Master Naturalists: Now for something really wild!

Friday, June 7, 2013

Now for something really wild!

A few of the animals captured on cameras placed in the wild as part of the Smithsonian Institute's eMammal study. We share the trails whether we know it or not!

And these animals are within a couple of miles from downtown Roanoke! Bears, coyotes, raccoon - O My! Turkey, skunks and deer strutting too! Courtesy of Jim and Denise P.

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Please note the big bear was taken in daylight hours...

REMEMBER IF YOU LIVE IN VIRGINIA YOU LIVE IN BEAR COUNTRY!

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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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