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Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia
conserve and manage natural resources and public lands.
The Old Rag Chapter serves the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock.
Important Coronavirus Messages
Old Rag members, although we are now in Phase III and have the possibility of having face-to-face-meetings again, the composition of our membership is still in the age category where we need to take exreme caution. Feel free to work on approved projects and especially all the projects you can do at home and listed on this website, but caution is the operative word. The training committee is continuing to work with Class X, and we hope perhaps this fall the program can resume. Until a vaccine is made available, we will continue to volunteer in difficult times. Please stay safe. We will keep you informed.
Barry Buschow, President ORMN
Updated VMN Guidance from Michelle Prysby regarding meetings, Volunteer Projects, and Certification requirements relevant to Coronavirus Restrictions
Chesapeake Monitoring Guidance statement
SNP UPDATE:
Park open. See link for Phase 2 details.
ALERT!!! GIANT HOGWEED SPOTTED IN VIRGINIA. MORE HERE.
and check Socrates Project for more information (click on the button at top of this page)
and check Socrates Project for more information (click on the button at top of this page)
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STAY-AT-HOME ACTIVITIES 
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the new regorganized Continuing Education page for access to educational events, webinars, and videos! A great source for learning about nature at home. Also check out the link for recordings of VMN webinars: VMN Continuing Education Webinar page Nature Photography (click here) You've suggested so many activities that we've moved the list to a separate page. Click the button below to view. Keep the ideas coming! 
The Nature Guys Podcast - The "Car Talk " of Nature Nature Guys podcast connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world. Bill and Bob launched the first episode of Nature Guys in October 2016. We met when Bob started volunteering at Cincinnati Nature Center as a hike leader for school groups. We really got to know each other when we led wildflower hikes for the Arc of Appalachia’s Wildflower Pilgrimage. At the end of one our hikes a woman suggested we do a radio show on nature. When Bill announced he was retiring at the end of 2016 the idea kicked into high gear. 
Upcoming in-Person Events In-person activities are starting up again with Phase 2 and 3 openings. See Upcoming Events page for listings. Other New Website Items Nature Blogs - NEW Blogs Posted! New Interesting Nature Research Articles Posted New Nature Books Recently Posted - Check them out! |
CHAPTER EVENTS 2020 Basic Training Class Class X Training Class has been postponed to Fall 2020. See Class X page for updates. Next ORMN Members Meeting August 10, 6:30 stay tuned...may be a Zoom meeting Next ORMN Board of Directors Meeting Monday September 14, 10 a.m. via WebEx Members Only CHAPTER
CHATTER Learn About Our Sponsors and Partners - Click Here Field Guides for Spring and Summer! To get ready for spring and summer field outings, we created a special page on field guides under the Blog tab. New Field Guides Recently Added. Check It Out!!! Click Here. Members in the Spotlight See Member Certifications and Awards |
MEMBERS' NATURE PHOTOS
Wow! Members Nature Photos!!
Keep Those Photos Coming! (click here)
Click here to see fabulous lichen photos taken by Lynne Leeper (Class X) and mentor Ken Cranston.
Keep Those Photos Coming! (click here)
Click here to see fabulous lichen photos taken by Lynne Leeper (Class X) and mentor Ken Cranston.
SEARCH VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES BY INTEREST
Click on icon below or here for more information about volunteer projects
Click on icon below or here for more information about volunteer projects
Fauna
Habitat and Trails
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Our Sponsoring Agencies
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Virginia Master Naturalist programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age color. disability. gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
The Old Rag Master Naturalists chapter is organized as a non-profit §501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code.
An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
The Old Rag Master Naturalists chapter is organized as a non-profit §501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code.
Picture of Old Rag by photographer Carl Zitzmann
Pictures on " Education- Public and Students" by photographer Pat Temples, ORMN
Pictures on " Education- Public and Students" by photographer Pat Temples, ORMN