The latest edition of our chapter's quarterly Saw-whet Newsletter is now available on the Newsletters page. Highlights include a message from our chapter President including ways to get involved and upcoming dates for your calendar, a profile of member Rob Lamar, notes on the famous naturalist Susan Fenimore Cooper, an article on the Paw Paw, the 2022 year in review, an update on the 2023 Basic Training Class, and more!

The latest edition of our chapter's quarterly Saw-whet Newsletter is now available on the Newsletters page. Highlights include a profile of member Ellen Schwalenstocker, and a profile of famous naturalist Freeman Tilden. Also, an overview of our chapter's Bluebird projects and volunteer opportunities is provided.  Plus, an article on the importance of prairies. .

The next Virginia Master Naturalists Training Class being run by the Shenandoah Chapter will be held from March 18  through May 20, 2023 at the Library at Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce VA, and other nearby locations for field trips.

Applications for the course will be accepted beginning in October 2022 with a deadline of December 31, 2022. A tuition fee of $220 will be charged to cover classroom books, supplies and materials. For more information about the course please contact Rebecca Harriett at [email protected].
       
​A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available.

The Shenandoah Chapter is currently running a Virginia Master Naturalists Training Class from March 19 through May 21 at Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce VA, and other nearby locations for field trips.

If you are interested in attending a future training class please contact Rebecca Harriett at [email protected].  You will receive an application for the class along with instructions on how to apply.