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High school graduation cap and diploma with red ribbon, circular photo of a young woman in cap and gown receiving award from an older man on stage, promotion of a scholarship program for high school seniors.

High School Scholarship

The Old Rag Master Naturalist (ORMN) Chapter sponsors annual academic scholarships to support high school seniors who plan to pursue college degrees in wildlife management or science, natural resources, agriculture, forestry, conservation, environmental studies, or related fields.

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Virginia White-Tailed Deer – Vehicular collisions, CWD, and Property damage 

Charlene Uhl

Virginia is home to approximately 110 to 115 different mammal species which includes both land and marine mammals. Of the land mammals, they can range from a 700-pound Elk to the Pygmy Shrew that weighs 3-4 grams (the weight of a dime)…

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Hawks – The World’s Most ​Efficient Predators

Charlene Uhl

“People have been fascinated by hawks throughout history. Hawks have exceptional vision. Their eyesight can be up to eight times sharper than a human’s eyesight. Hawks are incredibly skilled flyers, with some hawk species able to dive at speeds up to 150 mph or more...”

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