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Serving the Central Piedmont of Virginia

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Rivanna Master Naturalists
  • Home
    • Welcome
    • Land Acknowledgement
    • Chapter History
  • About Us
    • Info for Members
    • About Volunteering
    • Meet Some RMNs
    • Newsletter
  • Training Class
    • Is This For You?
    • About the Class
    • How to Become RMN
    • Volunteering
  • Continuing Ed
    • Getting CEs
  • Presentations
    • The RMN Training Notebook
    • Past Course Lectures
    • Notable CE Talks
    • Special Talks
  • Calendar
  • Photos
    • Class Photos
    • Load Your Photos
    • Smugmug Portal
  • Member Resources
    • Vol Projects List
    • Timekeeping
    • Continuing Ed Opps
    • Staying Connected
    • Forms & Documents
    • Leadership Team Archives

Author: Lauren Record

header image from C-ville Weekly article about RMN
Posted on April 27, 2021June 30, 2025 RMN News

RMN in the C-ville Weekly

RMN 2021 class member Carol Diggs wrote a wonderful article about the Rivanna Master Naturalists for the C-ville Weekly. Read it here: C-VILLE Weekly |... Read more

voices of the land at pen park
Posted on November 18, 2020June 30, 2025 Volunteer Projects

Voices From the Land for Charlottesville Parks and Recreation

By Marilyn Smith Last August, Lucy Hartley, Program Specialist for Charlottesville Parks & Recreation reached out to Rivanna Master Naturalists to see if we could help... Read more

Posted on October 18, 2020June 30, 2025 Naturalist Destinations

Naturalist Destinations: The State Arboretum of Virginia

By John Holden These are some of my favorite places in over 30 years of extensive hiking and walking in Virginia, West Virginia and North... Read more

brown mountain trail
Posted on September 19, 2020June 30, 2025 Naturalist Destinations

Naturalist Destinations: Brown Mountain Trail

By John Holden These are some of my favorite places in over 30 years of extensive hiking and walking in Virginia, West Virginia and North... Read more

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Introducing the RMN

Click here to go to a PDF explaining more about our chapter and the annual training class.

Training Class

For an informational flier to review, print and/or post, click here.

To become certified as a master naturalist OR if transferring to RMN from another state, one must graduate from the RMN Training Class. To get on the list for information about the next class or for more info, please email rivannamn.info@gmail.com.

Application form on Better Impact
Recommendation form

ANNUAL CLASS SCHEDULE
Sept/Oct Information emailed to interest list
Nov/Dec Live Q&A meetings scheduled
Jan: First week Deadline for applications
Jan: Third week Acceptances and wait list informed
Feb: First week First Class
During odd numbered years, class meets on Tuesday evenings.
During even-numbered years, class meets on Wednesday mornings.
May: Fourth week Graduation

Members Reminders

RMN members: go directly to the “Members Only” section, which offers useful information. This is password protected (check your Notebook for the password). Please contact rivannamn.info@gmail.com if you have trouble logging in.

It’s never too late to update your info on Better Impact, using your personal password. Click here to log in.

If you need help, please contact rivannamnmembership@gmail.com.

Recording your hours not only assures your recertification, but gives Virginia Master Naturalists a more accurate overview of our overall impact and effort. Updated emails, mailing addresses, and cell phones help us keep in touch. Also remember to re-enroll and update your Civil Rights and Risk Management agreements by the end of the calendar year on Better Impact. To log in on BI, click here.

Contact Us

rivannamn.info@gmail.com
RMN, P.O. Box 8284
Charlottesville VA 22906

Rivanna Master Naturalists   |   P.O. Box 8284   |   Charlottesville, VA 22906   |   rivannamn.info@gmail.com   |   (434) 872-4580

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