Become a Virginia Master Naturalist

CURIOUS? BECOME A HISTORIC RIVERS CHAPTER MASTER NATURALIST

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Learning about wetlands. Photo by Jennifer Trevino.

People who are curious about nature, enjoy the outdoors, and want to volunteer in stewardship, outreach, and citizen science projects supporting natural resource management and conservation in Virginia are perfect candidates to become Virginia Master Naturalists.

Basic Training 2024-2025 will begin in early September. If you want to receive information about the training program and how to apply, contact Shirley Devan
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Polyphemus Moth. Photo by Mike Powell.

Historic Rivers Chapter Basic Training

Basic training covers the background knowledge and skills that every naturalist needs to have. We tailor our course to fit our local environment and community.

The Historic Rivers Chapter Virginia Master Naturalist’s training includes:

  • Introduction to Virginia Master Naturalist Program
  • Risk Management
  • Building Master Naturalist Skills
  • Biodiversity and Evolution
  • Virginia Geology and Biogeography
  • Ecology Concepts
  • Climate & Weather
  • Forest Conservation
  • American Naturalists
  • Dendrology
  • Botany and Native Plants
  • Wetlands Ecology
  • Entomology
  • Freshwater Ecology and Macroinvertebrates
  • Butterflies
  • Ichthyology
  • Herpetology
  • Ornithology
  • Mammalogy

Application Information

Basic Training 2024-2025 will begin in early September. If you want to receive information about the training program and how to apply, contact Shirley Devan.

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Io Moth Caterpillar. Photo by Susan Powell.

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