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Virginia Master Naturalist Program Whether you are experienced naturalists or just beginning to learn about the natural world around you, volunteers are joining this program to learn more about Virginia’s natural resources and to contribute to natural resource conservation in their communities. The Virginia Master Naturalist Program (VMN) is a formal, state-sponsored program. VMN volunteers are recognized as volunteers of the Commonwealth of Virginia and of Virginia Cooperative Extension, the lead sponsoring agency for the VMN Program. As such, VMN volunteers are expected and required to follow the policies and guidelines of the VMN Program. The VMN Mission Statement: The Virginia Master Naturalist Program is a corps of well-informed volunteers who provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Some key aspects of that mission include: Natural resources: This focus distinguishes our program from some other programs, such as Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners, which is focused on home horticulture. Volunteerism: The primary purpose of the VMN Program is to train, develop, and support volunteers who will participate in natural resource conservation through volunteering.
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