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Rivanna Master Naturalists
  • About
    • Program Administration
    • Testimonials
  • Training
    • About the Training Classes
    • Continuing Education
    • Is This for You?
  • Presentations
  • Calendar
  • Publications
    • RMN Newsletter Archive
    • RMN Photo Gallery
      • Seed Exchange Photo Gallery
  • Members Only
    • Hour Entry FAQs
    • Useful Sites
    • Volunteer Projects
      • Submitting a Project
    • RMN Class Photos
      • Spring 2024 Class
      • Spring 2023 Class
      • Spring 2022 Class
      • Spring 2020 Class
      • Spring 2019 Class
      • Spring 2018 Class
      • Spring 2017 Class
      • Spring 2016 Class
      • Spring 2015 Class
      • Spring 2014 Class
      • Spring 2013 Class
      • Spring 2012 Class
      • Spring 2011 Class
      • Spring 2010 Class
      • Spring 2009 Class
      • Spring 2008 Class
      • Spring 2007 Class
      • Fall 2006 Class
    • Administrative Documents

Tag: hiking

bracketts farm
Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 Volunteer Projects

RMNs in the News

Louisa’s best-kept secret? With fields, farms and forests, a drive down Louisa Road might not seem more thanjust scenic. Yet tucked away is a rustic... Read more

Posted on October 18, 2020October 18, 2020 Naturalist Destinations

Naturalist Destinations: The State Arboretum of Virginia

By John Holden These are some of my favorite places in over 30 years of extensive hiking and walking in Virginia, West Virginia and North... Read more

brown mountain trail
Posted on September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 Naturalist Destinations

Naturalist Destinations: Brown Mountain Trail

By John Holden These are some of my favorite places in over 30 years of extensive hiking and walking in Virginia, West Virginia and North... Read more

Training Class

CLICK HERE FOR 2025 CLASS FLYER!

To become certified as a master naturalist, or to recertify in Virginia after coming in from another state’s MN, everyone must graduate from the RMN Basic Training Class. If you are interested in this process, please write rivannamn.info@gmail.com to add your name and email address to the RMN’s interest list. You will receive notice of the next class in October/November.

GENERAL SCHEDULE
Oct/Nov Mailing to interest list
Nov Applications open on Better Impact
Nov/Dec Live Q&A meetings scheduled
Jan 1st week Deadline for applications
Jan 3rd week Acceptances informed
Feb 1st week First Class
May 4th week Graduation

Land Acknowledgement

The Rivanna Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists acknowledges the Monacan Nation, the first naturalists of the land and waters upon which this meeting takes place, and we pay our respects to Monacan people, past, present, and emerging.

Calling All RMN Members!

It’s never too late to update your info on Better Impact, which replaced the VMS last year. Click here to log in.

If you need help, please contact rivannamnmembership@gmail.com and Debbie will gladly help you out!

Recording your hours not only assures your recertification, but helps us gather accurate stats about our chapter and the VMN’s overall impact. Updated emails, mailing addresses, and cell phones help us keep in touch.

Questions?

Contact Us

rivannamn.info@gmail.com

Rivanna Master Naturalists   |   P.O. Box 8284   |   Charlottesville, VA 22906   |   rivannamn.info@gmail.com   |   (434) 872-4580

 

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