New Chapters!
We welcome two new chapters to the West Virginia Master Naturalists!
- Greenbrier River Chapter
- Ohio Valley Chapter
Contact information can be found on the Local Chapters Page
Master Naturalists of West Virginia
Sharing Our Love of Nature Through Education and Outreach
Contact information can be found on the Local Chapters Page
Since 2009, Heart of the Highlands Trails System in Tucker County (Davis, Thomas, Canaan Valley), West Virginia has been working to connect the non-motorized, multi-use trail systems of five land management agencies in the county into an environmentally sustainable public trail system. We are seeking a motivated individual with a passion for trails and trail building to serve as our Project Coordinator. This is a Part-time (20 hours a week) paid position. For a job description or more information, please go to our website – https:/home/wp_tc8tsf/mnofwv.org/www.heartofthehighlandstrail.org, see our Facebook page or contact us at info@heartofthehighlandstrail.org. Application review will begin December 15th.
Educational Opportunity (Virtual)
Join the folks from The Ohio State University’s Bee Lab for one hour speaker series from Monday, November 29 to December 3, 2021. The virtual sessions start at 10:00 and will be recorded. These will be the following topics:
Further information: https:/home/wp_tc8tsf/mnofwv.org/u.osu.edu/certify/pollinators-in-the-city-speaker-series/
Register for the speaker series (free): https:/home/wp_tc8tsf/mnofwv.org/osu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TwV9ffFjTee60l6M1refJw
(The speaker series of this Bee Lab is very informative! -jmb)
Links to class descriptions have been updated.
The Potomac Valley Chapter of Master Naturalists has updated their class schedule. Download the new schedule (PDF) from the Chapter’s Page.
The Friends of Blackwater (FOB), for their Blackwater Rail Trail Botanical Restoration project, need some help to remove invasive plant species along the rail-trail near Thomas and Davis, WV. Several dates are available:
Come out and enjoy some time outside and help in a good endeavor! Groups are also encouraged. Contact Samantha Miller, Botany Specialist, Friends of Blackwater, Office: (304)345-7663 ext 103 Further information on the FOB project: https:/home/wp_tc8tsf/mnofwv.org/saveblackwater.org/rail-trail-botanical-restoration-volunteering-opportunities/ (Dates in the article are from previous removal days.)
The 2021 WV Fall Foliage Map is now posted via WV Tourism. Download the map image here: https:/home/wp_tc8tsf/mnofwv.org/wvtourism.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/StateFoliageMap2021-scaled.jpg
So, what trees are what colors? Check out the WV Division of Forestry’s website with their Fall Foliage Color Guide! https:/home/wp_tc8tsf/mnofwv.org/wvforestry.com/wv-fall-foliage/
The Tygart Valley Chapter class schedule is updated. Visit the Chapter page to download.
Just some info:
During the upcoming Master Naturalist Conference’s Business Meeting, we hope to make some changes to the Master Naturalist Program Bylaws. Please download and review the Bylaws–proposed changes are highlighted in yellow. Download the MS Word document: HERE.