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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.
Highlights: ORMN Annual Meeting in June
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Class 13 graduates (standing left to right): Mike O'Hare, Kathryn Treanor, Jennifer Kayton, Laurie
Allen, Andy Johnston, Thom Kaye, Judy Lycke, Cindy Curtis, Karen Allen, George Gardner, Laura
Skauge, and Autumn Pembelton. Seated: Basic Training Committee
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Chairs Rob Bannister and
Joan Townsend. Not pictured: Tina Goldizen; 6/15/24; Credit: Alex Bueno
September 1-30, 2024 -- Accepting applications for Spring 2025 Basic Training Class
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Count Butterflies July 27th
The Rappahannock NABA Butterfly count is Saturday, July 27, 2024. ORMN needs volunteers to help team leaders spot, identify and log butterflies. No experience necessary; learn while practicing your skills. Time: 9am - 2pm -- rain or shine! Location: Multiple sites in a 10 mile circle in Rappahannock County centered near Washington, VA If you would like to participate, contact Sue Weis at [email protected] to be put on a team. |
ORMN in our Communities:
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ORMN in the News:
The Symbol of American Freedom here --Charlene Uhl, June 2024 Wonderful Opportunities to Enjoy Virginia's Nature here --Charlene Uhl, June 2024 The Only Bird That Can Fly Backwards here --Charlene Uhl, May 2024 April Showers Bring May Flowers here --Charlene Uhl, May 2024 A Conservation Journey in Madison County here --Piedmont Environmental Council, March 2024 2024 - The Year of the Cicada here --Charlene Uhl, April 2024 |
Nature Photos by Members...
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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.