Our chapter draws strength from its members’ diverse talents and personalities, each deserving of their own spotlight! For this occasional post spotlighting one of our Headwaters Master Naturalists, we are featuring Dr. Eric Jones, ecologist, beloved chapter presenter and field trip leader. Sadly, he is making plans to move out-of-state. Stephanie Gardner interviewed Eric with these questions…
The Rockbridge Master Naturalist chapter has decided to dissolve. Its existing active members are being encouraged to consider transferring to a neighboring chapter. One volunteer, Cyane Lowden, is joining the Headwaters Chapter! HMN Stephanie Gardner was recently in touch with Cyane to find out a little bit about her and help introduce her to our…
The following is written by local historian, author and activist Nancy Sorrells as reprinted from the Virginia Native Plant Society’s Spring 2016 edition of their quarterly newsletter: Sempervirens. Check out the entire newsletter and consider joining the Virginia Native Plant Society! You’ll find lots of items of interest here to Virginia naturalists. Sempervirens editor Nancy…
RoxAnna Theiss, February 2015 Our President, Jerry Hopkins has been true to his resolution for 2015. He has entered his hours on VMN-VMS for January and so has 28% of the chapter. That’s pretty good for January! But we’ve done better . . . this time last year, 55% of the chapter had entered hours…
My belief in the Virginia Master Naturalist Program and in Headwaters Chapter is true and deep. I believe in the difference we can make for the earth and creatures we love. I believe we can do great good together whether we work individually or as teams. The bonus is lots of enjoyment and many fulfilling…
Virginia Master Naturalists Headwaters Chapter 