Virginia Master Naturalists (VMN) are volunteer educators, citizen scientists and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands. Our Chapter serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties.
CHAPTER NEWS
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Members Meeting (8/9/22)
Link to video of presentation here. Bugs! They’re more than just ticks, mosquitos, and chiggers! They’re our pollinators, our recyclers, and a vital link in our food chain, tiny creatures working constantly on our behalf. Guest speaker Lee Alloway highlights his yard survey of bugs during the COVID lock down and relates how to apply a similar process to our work in other areas. Lee discusses local diversity through the 975 species he found in his survey, with an emphasis on some of his favorite bugs. Finally, he presents macro photography principles and their application to documenting our work as Master Naturalists.
To learn more about Lee Alloway click here! |
Lee Alloway in Bhutan with Tiger’s Nest in background; Photo: Lee Alloway
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ORMN in the News
Virginia Master Naturalist Laurels, Summer 2022: --Jack Price: Outstanding Master Naturalist and Founding Chapter Member. Read here. --Old Rag Chapter Creates a High School Academic Scholarship Program. Read here See MadRapp's 7/27/22 article: What is a Master Naturalist? here SLIDESHOW: Numbers Down, Diversity Stable For ORMN Annual Rapp Butterfly Count By Kris Jarvis, Contributor Click here! |
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ORMN Annual Members Meeting:
ORMN held its 2022 Annual Members Meeting on June 18, hosted by Earle and Betty Martin at Stony Brook Farm. Click here for highlights slideshow |
Nature Photos by Members...
click here to submit photos--and be sure to include the date, caption, location and photographer! |
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Pollinators
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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.
The Old Rag Master Naturalists chapter is organized as a non-profit §501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Service Code.