Basic Training Course
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The Basic Training Class is your first step to becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist and involved citizen. In this class we strive to give you an experience that will
Introduce you to basic ecological and environmental topics.
Help you connect with people and organizations who share values of love and respect for our Earth and communities.
Enable you with the knowledge and skills you need to participate in education, research, or stewardship initiatives in your community.
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Classroom sessions are intended for you to absorb and apply what we learn with guidance and camaraderie. Pre-class assignments will help prepare you for in-class discussion and activities, and post-class assignments will reinforce your learning and help you practice your skills between classes.
In the process of learning to identify Virginia’s wild plants and animals, we’ll also cover interdisciplinary topics like natural resource management, environmental systems, and sustainability.
Several field trips and projects will allow you to dive deeper into topics of interest with other classmates, current CVMN members and class instructors.
Opportunities to log volunteer hours will further facilitate your full certification.
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Check back in October for more details.