Hello, VMNs. Pollen counts are extremely high in Virginia right now. If you’re going outside and have allergies, take precautions! Between sneezes, you can catch up on the VMN program’s Bi-weekly emails.
This email includes:
VMN Volunteer Policy Handbook - 2024 edition published
The VMN State Office has published a new version of the Volunteer Policy Handbook as of April 2024. This version has minor changes and is effective immediately. Check the “Updates to this Edition” section for all changes and updates.
Invasive Plant Survey - Which plants are you finding to be most problematic?
Blue Ridge PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) is surveying a broad group of participants to better understand what invasive plant species have been or are becoming, a problem for Virginia homeowners, farmers, commercial property owners, and natural area stewards. They need your help to identify which invasive plants you are seeing locally and are most concerned about. Please fill out the Invasive Plants of Virginia Survey.
Continuing Education Opportunity
VMN CE Webinar Series: The Ins and Outs of Rain Gardens
Date/Time: May 20, 2024, 12:00-1:00 pm
Registration: Pre-registration required
Description: Rain gardens are probably the most commonly used stormwater management practice in residential landscapes. Join Dr. Laurie Fox, Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech, for an in depth look at how to design, install and maintain a rain garden.
Presenter: Laurie Fox is a Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech's Hampton Roads Agricultural Research & Extension Center (AREC) in Virginia Beach. Her Ph.D. research focused on phytoremediation, or cleaning the environment with plants. Her current work includes stormwater & nutrient management in the landscape, urban stormwater best management practices (BMPs) including floating treatment wetlands, aquatic weed ID & management in ponds, sustainable landscapes, sustainable landscape design & practices, native plants, buffer zones, and rain gardens.
As always, the VMN CE Webinar will be recorded and posted to the VMN CE Webinar Series webpage. You do not need to register to access the recording.
Note: Our programming related to urban and community forestry are sponsored by an Urban and Community Forestry grant from the USDA Forest Service and the Virginia Department of Forestry.
This email includes:
- Volunteer Policy Handbook - 2024 edition published
- Invasive Plant Survey
- Continuing Education Opportunity
- Pine Mountain Naturalist Rally
VMN Volunteer Policy Handbook - 2024 edition published
The VMN State Office has published a new version of the Volunteer Policy Handbook as of April 2024. This version has minor changes and is effective immediately. Check the “Updates to this Edition” section for all changes and updates.
Invasive Plant Survey - Which plants are you finding to be most problematic?
Blue Ridge PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) is surveying a broad group of participants to better understand what invasive plant species have been or are becoming, a problem for Virginia homeowners, farmers, commercial property owners, and natural area stewards. They need your help to identify which invasive plants you are seeing locally and are most concerned about. Please fill out the Invasive Plants of Virginia Survey.
Continuing Education Opportunity
VMN CE Webinar Series: The Ins and Outs of Rain Gardens
Date/Time: May 20, 2024, 12:00-1:00 pm
Registration: Pre-registration required
Description: Rain gardens are probably the most commonly used stormwater management practice in residential landscapes. Join Dr. Laurie Fox, Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech, for an in depth look at how to design, install and maintain a rain garden.
Presenter: Laurie Fox is a Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech's Hampton Roads Agricultural Research & Extension Center (AREC) in Virginia Beach. Her Ph.D. research focused on phytoremediation, or cleaning the environment with plants. Her current work includes stormwater & nutrient management in the landscape, urban stormwater best management practices (BMPs) including floating treatment wetlands, aquatic weed ID & management in ponds, sustainable landscapes, sustainable landscape design & practices, native plants, buffer zones, and rain gardens.
As always, the VMN CE Webinar will be recorded and posted to the VMN CE Webinar Series webpage. You do not need to register to access the recording.
Note: Our programming related to urban and community forestry are sponsored by an Urban and Community Forestry grant from the USDA Forest Service and the Virginia Department of Forestry.
Pine Mountain Naturalist Rally
The High Knob Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists hosts their annual day of themed hikes, presentations on flora and fauna in the Pine Mountain area, and sessions on Pine Mountain and the Raven Rock Recreation Area. Activities include bird, butterfly, wildflower, and mushroom hikes and presentations on geology and the area.
Base Location: Cumberland Mountain Fur Fish and Game Club, 12335 Pottertown Rd., Pound, VA.
Date: May 4, 2024, 9:00 am, with various activities all day
Questions? Contact Debbi Hale, (276) 870-3479 or Bonnie Aker, aker.bonnie7@yahoo.com
The High Knob Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists hosts their annual day of themed hikes, presentations on flora and fauna in the Pine Mountain area, and sessions on Pine Mountain and the Raven Rock Recreation Area. Activities include bird, butterfly, wildflower, and mushroom hikes and presentations on geology and the area.
Base Location: Cumberland Mountain Fur Fish and Game Club, 12335 Pottertown Rd., Pound, VA.
Date: May 4, 2024, 9:00 am, with various activities all day
Questions? Contact Debbi Hale, (276) 870-3479 or Bonnie Aker, aker.bonnie7@yahoo.com