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Saturday, July 2, 2011

12 Students...28 Days...340 Miles...One Vision for a Healthy River

It’s Chesapeake Bay or bust.
Glass students paddle their way to Bay, make Lynchburg stop

James River Expedition - photo courtesy of James River Association

Three teenagers and one teacher from Lynchburg suffered everything from heat rash to hail in the first six days of a month-long, 340-mile journey down the James River.

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

Basic Training Info

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Saturday, July 2, 2011

12 Students...28 Days...340 Miles...One Vision for a Healthy River