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
February ORMN Members Meeting
|
Monday, February 13, 2023, 6:30-8:30 pm
Parish Hall, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Culpeper, VA Join us for a presentation on snakes from Larry Mendoza, Masters of Science in Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University and Chair of the Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Virginia Herpetological Society. Larry travels all over the Virginia, giving talks, tabling at various events, meeting with educators, outreach coordinators and others to share his knowledge of snakes and to help more people appreciate the invaluable role they play in the natural world. Larry's talk will address:
To learn more about Larry Mendoza click here! 
Juvenile broad banded copperhead; Photo: Larry Mendoza
|
Larry Mendoza with Leucistic rat snake; Photo: Julianne Tripp
|
|
What Birds Will You See on this Year's Great Backyard Bird Count? This February will be the 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, sponsored by the Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada. The Old Rag Master Naturalists chapter is sponsoring three different birding opportunities at sites that differ in habitat, size and diversity of birds and are located in three of our chapter counties: Fauquier, Orange and Madison. CLICK HERE for information on ORMN's count locations and to Register for ORMN's count! To read more about America's Great Backyard Bird Count, CLICK HERE. |
Recent MadRapp Articles: Be Careful Out There -- Charlene Uhl, ORMN, February 2023 What Do Animals Do When It's Cold Outside? -- Charlene Uhl, ORMN, January 2023 ORMN gather for Christmas Bird Count -- Kris Jarvis More Things to do in the Winter With Kids -- Charlene Uhl, ORMN: December 2022 |
Nature Photos by Members...
click here to submit photos--and be sure to include the date, caption, location and photographer!
click here to submit photos--and be sure to include the date, caption, location and photographer!
Volunteer Activities by Interest
SEARCH VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES BY INTEREST USING ICONS BELOW
|
Pollinators
|
Our Sponsoring Agencies
Access Additional Content By Going to the Menu Bar at the Top of the Page
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.