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…
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…
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…
Welcome Back BluebirdsPresented by Gail FisherAugust 13, 2023Sunnyside Retirement Community Since 1978 the North American Bluebird Society (NABS) has been helping people increase bluebird populations. Bluebirds, a member of the thrush family, build nests in cavities but their beaks aren’t strong enough to dig the hole themselves so they use holes in trees. In our…
Where organic waste goes to get recycled On Friday, July 21, twelve HMN members, trainees and friends visited Black Bear Composting in Crimora, VA, for another fun tour of our local commercial composting facility. Although this was my 5th tour of the Black Bear, I never fail to learn something new. We first gathered in…
Virginia Master Naturalists Headwaters Chapter 