Rivanna Master Naturalists

Welcome to the Rivanna Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists!

We are based near Charlottesville but active in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson counties in central Virginia, and just one of 30 Virginian chapters. The VMN is a statewide volunteer program that trains and organizes people to participate as volunteers in education, citizen science, and stewardship projects that benefit the natural environment. Certified members also benefit from a lively online network that constantly introduces new projects, local lectures and online opportunities for advanced training.

The Rivanna Chapter includes members of all ages, interests and backgrounds who are united by a desire to teach, gather data, and participate in service projects that protect and preserve our shared ecosystem. In one year, local nature initiatives can benefit from the generosity of 100± RMN volunteers from our area, collectively contributing upwards of 11,000 hours of volunteer work on 90± chapter-approved projects, amounting to a monetary equivalent of more than $300,000 per year.

To learn more about how the VMN and RMN program work, check out “Introducing the Rivanna Master Naturalist Program.”

To learn more about how to start the certification process, which involves commitment to classroom hours and field trips, and to find out about the next available class, please go to our Training page.

Sign up to receive our once-a-year notification about when class applications open by forwarding your name and email address to rivannamn.info@gmail.com. Note: your email will never be shared outside the chapter.