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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Leave No Trace Upcoming Events at Philpott Lake

Center for Outdoor Ethics has invited you to join them for "Leave No Trace Awareness Programs" at The Philpott Lake Visitor Center!

Enjoying the outdoors responsibly

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. The Center achieves its mission through education, research, partnerships and volunteerism.

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

A Virginia Master Naturalist will know…
A Virginia Master Naturalist will be able to…
Every Virginia Master Naturalist training will include…
Go to the Virginia Master Naturalist Website to find the answers to these.

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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Leave No Trace Upcoming Events at Philpott Lake