Author Archives: Jeanette
“Shell Washing”
Oyster shell washing is one of the many volunteer projects members of the Historic Rivers Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists can participate in. Check out this video made by chapter member Sonny Bowers to see how it’s done. Shell … Continue reading
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Mastodon articles in the Washington Post and Virginian-Pilot
Article in the Washington Post: Was the Virginia mastodon really there, or was this a big mistake? (it wasn’t a mistake!) Credit is given to the volunteers from the Historic Rivers Chapter. And another article, Rare find: Mastodon bones unearthed in Yorktown, … Continue reading
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Master naturalists explore, learn about environment … and share those lessons with community
Story by Kathy Van Mullekom, Special to the Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Naturalists explore nature and share with others. Virginia master naturalists are people curious about nature, enjoy the outdoors and want to be part of the natural resource … Continue reading
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Seig & Felice’s Presentation “Nature Photography for Naturalists”
Seig Kopinitz and Felice Bond presented a wonderful program on photography at last night’s meeting. You can here: download the PowerPoint presentation Nature Photography for Naturalists This is a very large file (over 68MB) so it will take a while … Continue reading
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NQP Bluebird Monitoring Team Nominated for Volunteer of the Year in York County
The New Quarter Park Bluebird Monitoring Team was nominated for a Volunteer of the Year award by Molly Nealer of York County. The team received the accolade at the April Board of Supervisors meeting at York Hall, April 16, 2013. … Continue reading
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