Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Virginia Master Naturalists: Darrin Doss

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Doss Photography captures the beauty of our area

Darrin Doss lives here in Franklin County and takes the most incredible photos.

If you follow him online you will usually let out a gentle ahhhh when you see his photos. Especially those photos in and around our area, from Rock Castle Creek to the Smith River.

Note from Shellie - the photo above is one of my all-time favorite places to hike and photograph wildflowers in the Spring! This is Rock Castle Creek. It is a Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. See trail map and directions here (there is limited parking so carpool y'all)

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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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Doss Photography captures the beauty of our area