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Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources, and public lands.

Members of the Northern Neck Chapter serve the counties of Lancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, King George and parts of Essex.

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Photo by Katharina Bergdoll

Photo by Kyle Langford

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Apr 2
Volunteer Activity
Northern Neck Box Turtle Identification Project—Year 2—Invitation for Training and Participation
Volunteer Activity

 What: 
For the second year, Northern Neck Master Naturalists are being asked to identify box turtles that they come across during the months turtles are active. Turtles will be photographed and pictures as well as additional information will be put on a form and submitted to project leaders.  Last year, we identified and accumulated data from almost 100 box turtles.  This year our goal is to start doing actual science!

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RRVWR Native Plant Garden Workday
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The Rappahannock River Valley Wildlife Refuge has asked the NNMN for volunteer assistance with their native plant gardens.  

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The Caterpillars Count In Person Training Time TBA
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 Northern Neck Master Naturalists have partnered with the University of North Carolina for a fourth season of Caterpillars Count. This citizen science activity measures seasonal variation and abundance of important food sources for birds.

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Apr 12
Event
Virginia Osprey Festival
Event

The Virginia Osprey Foundation based in Colonial Beach, Virginia, will host the 7th Annual Virginia Osprey Festival in Colonial Beach on April 12, 2025 from 9 am to 4 pm on Town Hill, Colonial Beach, located on the beautiful Potomac River. The festival celebrates the return of its Osprey from their wintering grounds in South America.

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Volunteer for Osprey Festival
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We need volunteers to staff the outreach table at the Osprey Festival in Colonial Beach on April 12. 

What: 7th Annual Virginia Osprey Festival
When: Saturday April 12, 9-4. Sign up for 2 hour shifts.
Where: Colonial Beach Town Hill (Corner of Colonial and Washington Avenues)
Rain or Shine! 
Please see member email from 3/5/2025 for information on signing up.

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Banner Photo: Bloodroot in March. Photo by Kyle Langford

The Virginia Master Naturalist program is open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, 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.
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