Virginia Master Naturalists continue to inquire about the natural world long after their Basic Training ends. Advanced Training opportunities for the Shenandoah Chapter
are pre-approved by the Chapter's Volunteer Committee and will be posted on the
VMS Calendar. Advanced Training tends to be in one of three categories:
are pre-approved by the Chapter's Volunteer Committee and will be posted on the
VMS Calendar. Advanced Training tends to be in one of three categories:
Academic Courses
Short courses and workshops offered by state or local partners on specialized topics such as forest management or public speaking skills.
Herpetology Lecture, Alex Newhart, Shenandoah Chapter
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Mammal Scat Field Study, Alex Newhart, Shenandoah Chapter
Volunteer Training
Training specific to a planned service project such as Invasive Plant ID or Wildlife Mapping.
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Public Lectures
Public lectures on natural history topics if they meet the advanced training objectives and pertain to local natural resources.
Mammal Lecture, Alex Newhart, Shenandoah Chapter
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Want to count an event toward your Advanced Training
hours that hasn't been pre-approved?
If you are a Shenandoah Master Naturalist or Master-Naturalist-in-Training and you find a possible
Advanced Training opportunity that hasn't been pre-approved and/or doesn't appear on the
Volunteer Management System calendar, send an email with a detailed description
of the opportunity and how it fulfills the Advanced Training objectives
to Denise Nassetta, Volunteer Opportunities Committee Chair, at nassetta3@hotmail.com
Advanced Training opportunity that hasn't been pre-approved and/or doesn't appear on the
Volunteer Management System calendar, send an email with a detailed description
of the opportunity and how it fulfills the Advanced Training objectives
to Denise Nassetta, Volunteer Opportunities Committee Chair, at nassetta3@hotmail.com
