The Northern Neck Master Naturalist Chapter starts its 11th year with a robust and active membership. In 2017 our 73 active members drove over fifty thousand miles to perform 5,445 hours of volunteer work, surpassing 2016 by 28%. They also completed 855 hours of continuing education, 48% more than 2016. In all 33 members were recertified, eight achieved initial certification and 17 completed the 2017 Basic Training Class.