Belle Isle State Park wanted to make our chapter aware of an upcoming meeting of our region’s Friends of VA Parks that might be of interest to those who volunteer at Belle Isle State Park.
When? Saturday, September 27 from 10 am – Noon
Where?
Two Bees Lavender Farm
49 Clifton Ave
Kilmarnock, VA 22473
General meeting: Andy will make announcements
Lavender Farm Tour - attendees will enjoy learning more about a unique example of Northern Neck land use with a walking tour of the house and grounds of Two Bees Lavender Farm and hearing from the owners about their processes and plans
Tuesday, September 23, 7:00-8:00 pm
We have a fabulous team of Spanish-speaking volunteers who will give you some language basics and talk about tools for learning Spanish that can be applied to your naturalist work.
The Virginia Master Naturalists will hold its annual convention in Richmond, beginning Friday, September 5 and concluding at noon on Sunday, September 7. This year’s conference continues the 20th anniversary celebration of the Virginia Master Naturalist. Dubbed the VNM Treemendous 20th Anniversary
Activity: Bird Walk
Join us for a Bird Walk led by our very own bird whisperer, Leslie Fellows. We will be walking in the forest near the Emmanuel Church along with church members that have requested this activity.
Where: Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Church
When: Tuesday, June 17, 9:00 to 11:00, Rain date-TBD
Cat Point is a wonderful example of a Tidal Freshwater Marsh, protected by the refuge and the Rappahannock Indian Tribe. This field trip follows the April 17th NN VNPS program presented by biologist Maeve Coker on freshwater tidal marshes Join us to see the spectacular flora and fauna of a Freshwater Tidal Marsh and how critical this habitat is for all.
A walk at Hickory Hollow Natural Area Preserve with the Northern Neck Chapter of Virginia Native Plant Society is a wonder anytime but when the Kentucky Lady’s Slipper orchid is in bloom it is a very special sight. We believe this should be in bloom along with False Hellebore, Redring (or White) Milkweed, Large Twayblade orchid, Summer Bluet, Partridgeberry, and more!
Come explore vernal pools, a unique type of wetland, at the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Every winter, these special pools fill up to provide a home for salamanders, fingernail clams, fairy shrimp, and more! Learn about these fascinating wetlands on a nature walk with the Refuge Biologist.
Come explore vernal pools, a unique type of wetland, at the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Every winter, these special pools fill up to provide a home for salamanders, fingernail clams, fairy shrimp, and more! Learn about these fascinating wetlands on a nature walk with the Refuge Biologist.
WHERE: Westmoreland State Park
145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520
Meet at the Discovery Center. Will go on Rock Springs Pond Trail
WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 9-11 am
Purpose: The walk is an opportunity to share observations and information with the Latino community.
Sunday March 23rd 1:00 pm
Join FODR volunteers, other FODR members, and members’ guests for our spring nature walk. We expect many of the early spring flowering plants will be emerging at this time. We welcome families with children or grandchildren.
Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunity
Virtual Talk: Ecological Impact of Invasive Plants
6 PM Thursday March 13
The board is excited to introduce our inaugural pop-up presenter on March 12, 2025, at 6:30 pm via our chapter Zoom link. See member email for zoom link.
Judy Thomas is a 2023 BTC graduate. Her "One Small Bite" research and presentation launched her into an in-depth study of galls, and we are excited to have her as our Inaugural Pop-up Presenter. Here is a little bit about her presentation:
The Friends of Westmoreland invite all interested volunteers as well as our ally and partner organizations to join us at Murphy Hall on 15 February for a general meeting concerning the Revitalization of Westmoreland State Park's Native Plant Gardens. See member email for details.
The Virginia Master Naturalist program is open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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