Old Rag Master Naturalists

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What Is a Virginia Master Naturalist?

Virginia Master Naturalists is a nonprofit of volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards dedicated to caring for the natural world.

Old Rag Master Naturalists (ORMN) equip volunteers with strong foundational training so they can make a real impact across Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock counties.

From trail maintenance and habitat restoration to public education, wildlife monitoring, and research, ORMN members help protect and enrich the natural resources of the Piedmont Region.

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Members Nature Photos

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Training That Sets You Up to Succeed

Our VMN curriculum blends classroom learning with field experience taught by natural resource professionals.

Keep growing with member resources, project libraries, and seasonal workshops.

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