The purpose of The Garden Club of America is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, to share the advantages of association by means of educational meetings, conferences, correspondence and publications, and to restore, improve and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement. For nearly fifty years,.

Virginia Master Naturalist Program, Roanoke Valley Chapter. To develop a well-informed corps of volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Enhancement of public understanding through education and outreach.

How Do I Start? Urban and Developed Systems. A Community-Based Natural Resources Volunteer. Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands. VMN is Excited to Announce its Seventh Sponsor! See below for the official press release. Virginia Master Naturalist program welcomes new sponsoring agency.

This site maintains an archive of events. The guide is updated frequently. General Assembly post; update each year. Aug 17, 2011, Southwest Virginia High.

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A Community-Based Natural Resources Volunteer Program. 2017 class starts in May, 2017. Master Naturalists are individuals who want to make a difference by helping to maintain the quality of our natural areas and local ecosystems. Interested people become Certified Virginia Master Naturalists through a combination of training and hands on volunteer service. The Virginia Master Naturalist Pro.