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Partners

Sponsoring Agencies

The Virginia Master Naturalist program is sponsored by five agencies:

  peregrine falcon chicks
 
Peregrine falcon chicks reared in the Shenandoah National Park in
Summer 2006.
Photo courtesy SNP.

Our Partners

The Old Rag Chapter is partnering with local government agencies, and conservation and community groups on volunteer projects. Partners include the listed agencies and organizations as well as the program’s sponsoring agencies:

Any organization or government agency wishing to partner with our chapter is invited to contact us.

 

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Chapter Events

Going Wild in Your Backyard . 2012-02-04 — Our chapter's first wildlife habitat open house (see program) sure to be a big event.  Get it on your list! 

NABA Butterfly Count in Rappahannock County. 2012-07-28 — This is our second annual butterfly count.  Our results are reported to the North American Butterfly Association.  Last year we counted over 1200 butterflies in 40 species. Come join us! 

Master Naturalist Training. Spring 2012 — The next training course is from March 13 - May 29, 2012. Applications accepted Jan. 1 - Feb. 11, 2012. The class is limited to 20 participants.
 

Articles

ORMN Hosts Wildlife Habitat Open House. 2012-02-04 — Details for our open house. Download the program here. Additional information may be added later, so check back often. 

ORMN on the Front Lines in the War on Invasives. 2011-12-01 — Twenty ORMN have been aggressively attacking invasives in the Shenandoah National Park and their efforts are really paying off. 

Old Rag Butterfly Count 2011. 2011-10-10 — July 2011 Butterfly Count in Rappahannock County. 

Miracles Happen at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. 2011-08-15 — The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute has an interesting history and provides a hopeful future for endangered species. 

Shenandoah National Park Celebrates Its 75th Birthday. 2011-06-13 — This is the first in a series of articles about the 75th Anniversary of SNP, prepared by the Association President, our own ORMN Jack Price.  Plan to attend some of the events throughout the coming year. 

The Wilderness Act of 1964. 2011-03-15 — This is the second in a series of articles about the Shenandoah National Park, which celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2011. 

Photo Gallery

All Photos
Photo Essays:
Botany Field Trip to the Jones' Farm
Class III of the Old Rag Chapter
Learning About Stream Assessment
Forestry Field Trip to Conway River Tract
Buck Hollow Garlic Mustard Pull

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