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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.
Other Events Of NoteGreat Backyard BirdCount
February 14-17 Click here for Instructions. How Nature Can Heal the Wounds of the Past Lecture by Dr. Drew Lanham Ecologist-in-residence, Montpelier February 26 at 4 p.m. - Free Click Here for More Info Montpelier Nature Exploration Series Learn about the history of Montpelier's trees! March 14, 10 - Noon, Registration Required More Information Here Help Needed to Staff ORMN Table!! Rural Madison Earth Day event: April 18 10am-2pm Contact Dana Squire Ducard Vineyards EarthDay: April 19 11am -5pm Contact Jeff Stehm Waterpenny Plant Sale: April 25 8am-2pm Contact Dee Dee Lyon |
CHAPTER MEETINGS & EVENTS Next ORMN Board of Directors Meeting Monday, March 2 at 10 a.m. - Culpeper County Library Members Only Next Members meeting: April 13 6:30, Germanna Community College Check back for details Earth Day Extravaganza Sunday, April 19, 11 am to 5 pm Ducard Vineyards, Etlan VA ORMN Volunteers needed Openings for 1030-Noon and 2-3pm - earn volunteer hours! Contact Jeff Stehm if interested Save the Date! Annual Members Meeting Saturday, June 27 Place TBD |
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Click here for Class X News and Information.
Click here for Class X News and Information.
February Members Meetings Hears About Bluebird Conservation
2/10/2020:
A well-attended (about 60 attendees) Members meeting heard a fascinating and informative presentation by Mike Bishop of the Virginia Bluebird Society. Mike discussed the history of bluebird populations and their near extinction in the 1970s, and the amazing come back of populations due to the efforts of citizen volunteers. He presented information on the bluebirds' life habits, preferred habitat, and how to set up and maintain bluebird boxes and trails. The audience had lots of questions.
A well-attended (about 60 attendees) Members meeting heard a fascinating and informative presentation by Mike Bishop of the Virginia Bluebird Society. Mike discussed the history of bluebird populations and their near extinction in the 1970s, and the amazing come back of populations due to the efforts of citizen volunteers. He presented information on the bluebirds' life habits, preferred habitat, and how to set up and maintain bluebird boxes and trails. The audience had lots of questions.
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2019 Christmas Bird Count Data (click here)
This year's count yielded slightly lower number of species compared to 2018 (-9) but near-equal total number of birds. Decline of >10 birds: white throated , field, and fox sparrows; junco; towhee; starling; mallard, ringneck, and black ducks. Increase of > 10 birds: redwinged blackbird, robin, tufted titmouse, ruby-crowned kinglet, downy-pileated-and red bellied woodpeckers, turkey vulture, mourning dove, yellowbellied sapsucker, northern flicker, crow, Canada goose, brown-headed cowbird, yellow-rumped warbler |
Birders at Fannon Farm
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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