Calling all wildlife, nature and science lovers, this may interest you.

Pocahontas Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists is now accepting applications for Master Naturalist Training Classes at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

 We are honored to have Master Naturalists active in many of our Virginia State Parks. Historic Rivers Master Naturalist participating in a butterfly count at York River State Park

Award winning Pocahontas Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists is accepting training applications from now until October 30, 2016 for the 2017 Basic Training Classes, which will be held January 10 to the end of April. There will be a fee of approximately $125 to cover the costs of the VMN Basic Training classes.

The Virginia Master Naturalist Program is a statewide corps of volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.

Blue Ridge Foothills and Lakes (BRFAL) Chapter controlled burn hike at Douthat State Park

Become Master Naturalists through 40 hours of basic training and field trips. The curriculum includes: basic ecology, geology, herpetology, botany, ornithology, dendrology, native species, entomology, mammalogy, ichthyology and more.

Some Pocahontas Chapter Projects

• Bluebird Monitoring
• Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail Surveys and Monitoring
• Tree ID Trails
• Vernal Pools Monitoring
• Bat Counts at Pocahontas State Park
• Monarch Larvae Monitoring & Monarch Watch Projects

Pocahontas Chapter Named Virginia State Parks

Volunteer Organization of the Year in 2015

Beaver Lake Trail boardwalk at Pocahontas State Park

Learn more about the Virginia Master Naturalist program here, or click here to visit the Pocahontas Chapter website.

Applications for this basic training and more information is found here, or click here to email the chapter directly.