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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! Writers Needed - Earn Volunteer Hours
We're looking for members interested in writing short, snappy profiles (200-500 words) about one of our chapter sponsoring and partner organizations for our new feature "Spotlight on Partners". Contact Jeff Stehm if interested. |
CHAPTER MEETINGS & EVENTS Next Chapter Membership Meeting Monday, February 10, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at Germanna Community College, Culpeper VA Program will begin at 6:30 followed by members' meeting. Speaker: Mike Bishop, Virginia Bluebird Society Public Welcome! Next ORMN Board of Directors Meeting Monday, March 2 at 10 a.m. - Culpeper County Library Members Only |
Chapter Chatter
(Also check out Events & News for other upcoming events and volunteer opportunities)
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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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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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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