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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

Category: RMN News

dragonfly
Posted on August 15, 2025 RMN News

RMN in the Cville Weekly: For a local naturalist, photography goes hand in hand with science

Check out Cville Weekly’s cover story on dragonflies, featuring Emily Luebke’s (RMN ’14) exquisite photography, and written by Carol Diggs RMN ’21! For a local... Read more

flyer for Butterfly Experience at the Discovery Center
Posted on July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 Naturalist Destinations RMN News Volunteer Projects

Opening July 12: Experience Butterfly Transformation at the Discovery Center at Pleasant Grove Park

Experience Butterfly Transformation at the Discovery Center Click here to view the flyer In partnership with the Rivanna Master Naturalists, at the Fluvanna Master Gardeners... Read more

bobcat
Posted on May 28, 2023June 30, 2025 RMN News

RMN in the C-ville Weekly: Why did the bobcat cross the road?

Learn about master naturalists’ role in tracking the bobcat population, including mention of Leah Jung and Michelle Prysby, by Carol Diggs. Read more

carolyn schuyler
Posted on January 17, 2023June 30, 2025 RMN News

Wildrock and Carolyn Schuyler, RMN ’16

The goodness of Wildrock, a 28-acre natural playground at the foot of the Shenandoahs, came up in a Daily Progress story, “Naturally Growing,” in late December. As... Read more

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

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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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