Embracing Nature’s Classroom: A Journey to Graduation as a Virginia Master Naturalist As the sun sets on another chapter of exploration and education, a group of passionate individuals proudly emerges as the newest graduates of the Virginia Master Naturalists program. These dedicated individuals have completed a rigorous training program, equipping themselves with the knowledge and…
Lesley Newman is among our newest Chapter members, having transferred in from another chapter and currently living in the Waynesboro area. Stephanie Gardner, with our Chapter’s Newsletter Team, was recently in touch with her to find out a little bit about her and help introduce her to other members: Welcome to Headwaters Master Naturalists, Lesley!…
A few HMNs made it to this year’s VMN Annual Conference September 29- October 1, 2023. Thanks to Lincoln and Scott for sharing about their experiences! Advantages of the annual VMN conference are guided tours of some remarkable areas of our Commonwealth. So it was in Abingdon. Highlights for us (P & L Gray) were…
Lunch, work and play at Natural Chimneys Park Saturday, October 14, started out a bit rainy, but by the time HMNs met at Natural Chimneys Park for a potluck and some volunteering, the sun was peeking out on the (not quite peak) Autumn foliage. This outing was the 2nd seasonal “meet-up” for the chapter, designed…
HMNs enjoy a guided star tour with Zack Perdue On October 7, 2023, Zack Perdue led a stargazing party at Starry Meadows Farm in Linville. Seven Headwaters Master Naturalists attended, along with four guests. Our two hours together passed quickly; we ended our stargazing when the unaccustomed cold finally got to us! We saw the…
Virginia Master Naturalists Headwaters Chapter 