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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.
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Member Alerts! Record Volunteer and CE Hours Before Dec 31!
Please record your hours for 2019 by Dec. 31 so we can get an accurate count for the 2019 annual report. Hours are important for continued justification of the VMN program. In order to remain a member of ORMN, members must (1) record 1 hour of qualified volunteer work in VMS, and (2) pay annual dues. To retain status of Certified Master Naturalist, members must (1) record 40 hours of qualified volunteer work, (2) record 8 hours of qualified Continuing Education, and (3) pay annual dues 2020 chapter dues payable by Dec 31, 2019 Dues are $30; Make checks payable to ORMN and mail to: ORMN 1438 North Main Street PO Box 1741 Madison, VA 22727-1741 Looking for Mentors!
The Members Services Committee is looking for 18 volunteers to serve as mentors to Class X . Duties of mentors can be found Here. If interested contact Bruce Bowman |
CHAPTER NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS (Also check out Events & News for other upcoming events and volunteer opportunities) Geminid Meteor Shower Observing Tonight at Midnight! Culpeper Astronomy Club Click Here for More Info. Next Basic Training Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 17, 10 a.m. - noon, Culpeper Public Library Members Only Next ORMN Board of Directors Meeting Monday, January 6th at 10 a.m. - Culpeper County Library Members Only Next Chapter Membership Meeting Monday, February 10, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at Germanna Community College, Culpeper VA Friends of the Rappahannock released their report card on the Upper Rappahannock River Basin Click Here to download the full report and click Here for a synopsis of the report In light of this report, consider what ORMN might do and how it might engage. Forward your ideas and thoughts to the ORMN board or Mike Wenger. New Feature! The Reading Corner Where Naturalists Go On Those Long Winter Nights! Check It Out Did You Know?
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of trash produced in the United States increases by an estimated 25%. This year, consider trying out a new way of celebrating the season by reducing your holiday waste. And for some interesting reading on global waste read this review of a new book: Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale |
Ken Cranston accepts the award on behalf of the chapter from Stephanie DeNicola.
Old Rag Chapter wins
2019 Educator of the Year Award from
Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District
Strong Attendance at December Members Meeting
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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