💣🌼 Bombs Away… for Pollinators! 🦋🌿

Join the Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists for a hands-on native seed bomb workshop at Staunton River State Park!

📍 Meet at the Visitor’s Center
📅 May 10th
⏰ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Learn why native plants are essential for bees, butterflies, and our local ecosystems — then make your own seed bombs to help restore habitat in our community. 🌱

Small seeds can make a big impact! Bring a friend, bring the kids, and come ready to get your hands a little dirty for a great cause.

For more information, contact Alicia at
spmntraining@gmail.com | 434-755-5081

Let’s plant the Piedmont together! 🌼

💣🌼 Bombs Away… for Pollinators! 🦋🌿

Join the Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists at Occoneechee State Park for a fun, hands-on native seed bomb workshop!

📍 Meet at the Posse Clay Shelter
📅 May 3rd
⏰ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Learn why native plants are critical for our bees, butterflies, and local ecosystems — then create your own seed bombs to help restore habitat right here in Southside Virginia.

Small seeds can make a big impact! 🌱

This program is perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone who wants to support pollinators in a simple and meaningful way.

For more information, contact Alicia at
📧 spmntraining@gmail.com
📞 434-755-5081

Let’s plant the Piedmont together! 🌼

🌿 NatureFest at Tanner Environmental Education Center

Join us for a day of discovery, exploration, and family fun at NatureFest! Held at the beautiful Tanner Environmental Education Center in Boydton, Virginia, this event celebrates the wonders of the natural world and the importance of conservation in our community.

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, guests of all ages are invited to enjoy a variety of hands-on experiences and engaging activities designed to connect you with nature.

✨ What to Expect:

• Interactive education stations led by local experts

• Creative nature-inspired crafts

• Nature poetry and storytelling

• Fun and educational games for all ages

• Opportunities to learn about local wildlife, plants, and conservation efforts

🍴 Come hungry! Enjoy delicious eats from Sista’s Southern Kitchen Food Truck and explore offerings from our community partners.

This event is proudly supported by organizations including the Virginia Master Naturalists, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Mecklenburg County Beekeepers Association.

📍 Location:
Tanner Environmental Education Center
5164 Buggs Island Road
Boydton, Virginia

🌧️ In case of inclement weather, the event will be held indoors.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate nature with us—we can’t wait to see you there!

🌿🗑️ Trash Tuesday with Wild Keepers & Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists 🌎

Join us as we partner through Wild Keepers and the Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists to help keep our community clean and protect our local wildlife habitats!

📍 Meet at: 446 Brunswick Drive, Brodnax, VA
📅 April 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We will be walking about a mile (out and back) picking up litter to help keep our roadsides, waterways, and natural areas beautiful and safe for people and wildlife.

🧤 Safety vests, gloves, and trash grabbers will be provided.
🌱 Great volunteer opportunity
🦋 Help protect pollinators and wildlife
🤝 Open to community members and volunteers

If you would like to join us, contact Alicia at 434-755-5081 for more information.

Together we can make a difference — one bag of trash at a time! 💚

#TrashTuesday #WildKeepers #SPMN #SouthernPiedmontMasterNaturalists #KeepVirginiaBeautiful #Volunteer #CommunityStewardship #Conservation

Step into the night and experience the trail in a whole new way 🌙
Join the Virginia Master Naturalists – Southern Piedmont Chapter for a peaceful Full Moon Hike along the Tobacco Heritage Trail.

📅 April 1
⏰ 7:30–8:30 PM
📍 Gather at the Caboose in LaCrosse
👟 Open to the public

🌕 Please bring a headlamp or flashlight — a red light is preferred so we can preserve night vision and fully enjoy the natural glow of the moon.

Come walk under the moonlight, enjoy the sounds of the evening, and connect with nature after dark.
🔗 Learn more: southernpiedmontmasternaturalists.org

🌕 Our first Full Moon Hike was a wonderful success — and we’re excited to do it again!

Join the Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists for a Moonlit Hike on February 1 from 6:00–7:00 PM.

We’ll meet at the Caboose in LaCrosse and enjoy a peaceful walk along the Tobacco Heritage Trail under the glow of the full moon. This event is free and open to the public, and perfect for anyone who enjoys nature, night hikes, or a little outdoor adventure.

Bring a flashlight or headlamp, dress for the weather, and come experience the magic of the trail at night!

🌲✨ Learn more: www.southernpiedmontmasternaturalists.org

We hope to see you there!

🌿 Curious about becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist?

Join us online to learn how you can volunteer in education, citizen science, and environmental stewardship — right here in Southside Virginia!

💻 Virtual Info Session via Zoom
📅 January 27, 2026
🕢 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
🔗 Join at: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/9433197308

Get all your questions answered and find out how to be part of our next Basic Training class!

#VirginiaMasterNaturalists #SouthernPiedmontVMN #VolunteerInNature #CitizenScience #EnvironmentalEducation #Stewardship #Conservation

🌿 Interested in nature, science, and community service?

Join us for a Virginia Master Naturalist Basic Training Info Session in Charlotte Courthouse and learn how you can become part of a statewide network of volunteers who share a love for the natural world!

📅 Date: January 22, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Virginia Cooperative Extension, 133 LeGrande Avenue, Charlotte Court House, VA

Come discover how you can get involved in:
🦋 Education and Outreach – share your passion for nature with others
🔬 Citizen Science – collect data and contribute to real-world research
🌳 Stewardship – help care for and protect our local environment

💚 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and make a difference!

👉 For more information, email southside.naturalists@gmail.com or visit southernpiedmontmasternaturalist.org.

#VirginiaMasterNaturalists #SPMN #CitizenScience #EnvironmentalStewardship #CommunityEducation #CharlotteCountyVA #NatureVolunteers

🌲✨ Poetry in Nature – Winter Series ✨🌲

Join Master Naturalist Alicia Washburn for a gentle hike where we’ll pause to read and reflect on poems inspired by the natural world—including selections from the beloved poet Mary Oliver. 🌿

❄️ January 11 | Tobacco Heritage Trail – Caboose | 3:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 112 South Main St, La Crosse, VA

Come walk, listen, and take time to notice nature’s beauty—leaving refreshed, calm, and connected. 💫

🌿 Curious about nature and community science?

Join us for a Virginia Master Naturalist Basic Training Info Session in South Hill to learn how YOU can become part of a volunteer network dedicated to education, citizen science, and environmental stewardship!

📅 Date: January 7, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Southside Planning Commission
200 S. Mecklenburg Avenue, South Hill, VA

Come see how you can:
🦋 Teach others about the natural world
🔬 Collect real scientific data
🌳 Care for local habitats and wildlife

💚 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others who share your love of nature!

👉 For more information, email southside.naturalists@gmail.com or visit southernpiedmontmasternaturalist.org

#VirginiaMasterNaturalists #SPMN #SouthHillVA #EnvironmentalEducation #CitizenScience #NatureVolunteers #CommunityStewardship

🌿 Boydton! Ready to explore the natural world and give back to your community?

Join us for our Basic Training Info Session and learn how to become a Virginia Master Naturalist!

📍 Southside Regional Library — 1294 Jefferson St, Boydton, VA
📅 December 13, 2025
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM

Discover the impact Master Naturalists make through:
🌼 Education & Outreach
📊 Citizen Science
🌳 Stewardship Projects

If you’ve ever been curious about local ecology, conservation, or volunteering outdoors, this is the perfect place to start!

We’d love to have you there! 🍃
More info: Southside.naturalists@gmail.com
www.southernpiedmontmasternaturalists.org

🌿 Love nature and want to make a difference?
Join us for a Virginia Master Naturalist Basic Training Info Session in Chase City!

📅 December 9, 2025
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Estes Center – 316 North Main Street, Chase City, VA

Learn how you can become a certified volunteer helping with education, citizen science, and environmental stewardship across Southside Virginia. 🌎

🔗 More info: www.southernpiedmontmasternaturalist.org
📧 southside.naturalists@gmail.com

#VirginiaMasterNaturalists #SouthernPiedmontVMN #ChaseCityVA #VolunteerInNature #CitizenScience #Conservation

🌿 Interested in becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist?
Join us for a Basic Training Info Session right here in Clarksville!

📍 Rooted Cafe — 307 Virginia Ave, Clarksville, VA
📅 December 7, 2025
⏰ 12:30–1:30 PM

Come learn how YOU can get involved in:
✨ Citizen Science
✨ Environmental Stewardship
✨ Education & Outreach

This is a casual, friendly session where you can meet current members, ask questions, and see what the program is all about. Whether you love wildlife, conservation, hiking, community projects, or simply want to learn more about the natural world—there’s a place for you!

Don’t miss it! 🌱
More info: Southside.naturalists@gmail.com
www.southernpiedmontmasternaturalists.org

🎄✨ Join the Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists at the Hometown Christmas Market! ✨🎄
Discover the beauty of evergreen trees, learn about nature in winter, and let your little ones create their own handmade ornaments inspired by the great outdoors. 🌲💫

🗓 Saturday, December 6
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 South Hill Farmer’s Market
🎁 Free Entry!

Stop by our table to explore, create, and connect with nature this holiday season! 💚

🌕✨ Join Us for a Moonlit Adventure! ✨🌕
Experience the beauty of nature in a whole new light — by the glow of the full moon! 🌲🌙

The Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists invite you to our Full Moon Hike on the Tobacco Heritage Trail.
📅 Date: December 4
🕗 Time: 8:00–8:45 PM
📍 Meet at: The Caboose in LaCrosse
👟 Open to the public — all ages welcome!

Bring a flashlight or headlamp just in case the moonlight hides behind the clouds, and get ready for a peaceful evening surrounded by nature.

Learn more at 👉 www.southernpiedmontmasternaturalist.org

#VirginiaMasterNaturalists #SouthernPiedmontVMN #FullMoonHike #TobaccoHeritageTrail #ExploreVirginia #NightHike #GetOutside

🌲✨ Poetry in Nature – Winter Series ✨🌲

Join Master Naturalist Alicia Washburn for a gentle hike where we’ll pause to read and reflect on poems inspired by the natural world—including selections from the beloved poet Mary Oliver. 🌿

🍂 November 29 | Greenwood WMA Cemetery Loop | 3:30–4:30 p.m.
📍 1999 Greenwood Rd, Boydton, VA

Come walk, listen, and take time to notice nature’s beauty—leaving refreshed, calm, and connected. 💫

🌿 Interested in becoming a Virginia Master Naturalist?
Join us for our Basic Training Info Session in Halifax!

📅 November 29, 2025
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Halifax Farmer’s Market
209 S Main St, Halifax, VA

Come learn how you can get involved in citizen science, education and outreach, and stewardship right here in Southside Virginia. This session is perfect for anyone curious about nature, conservation, or volunteering in their community.

💬 Meet current volunteers
🪴 Explore upcoming projects
📚 Learn what’s included in Basic Training
🟢 Free and open to the public!

Questions?
📧 southside.naturalists@gmail.com
🌐 www.southernpiedmontmasternaturalists.org

We hope to see you there! 🌼

🌿 Interested in nature, wildlife, and conservation?
Learn how to turn your passion into purpose by joining the Virginia Master Naturalist Basic Training Info Session in Kenbridge!

📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
🕥 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Ripberger Public Library, 117 S. Broad St., Kenbridge, VA

Come discover how you can volunteer in education, citizen science, and environmental stewardship across Southside Virginia.

🔗 Learn more: www.southernpiedmontmasternaturalist.org
📧 Email: southside.naturalists@gmail.com

#VirginiaMasterNaturalists #SouthernPiedmontVMN #KenbridgeVA #Conservation #Volunteer #CitizenScience #EnvironmentalEducation

Join us for a free Basic Training Info Session and discover how you can connect with nature, learn from experts, and make a difference right here in Southside Virginia!

📍 Where: Brunswick County Library, 133 Hicks Street, Lawrenceville, VA
📅 When: November 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m.

Come learn how volunteers across the state are helping with:
🦋 Education & Outreach
🌎 Citizen Science
🌳 Stewardship

Whether you love birds, butterflies, or simply being outdoors, there’s a place for you in our Southern Piedmont Chapter. 🌼

💚 More info:
📧 Southside.naturalists@gmail.com
🌐 www.southernpiedmontmasternaturalist.org

#VirginiaMasterNaturalists #SPMN #VolunteerInNature #CitizenScience #NatureLovers #SouthsideVA

Come walk the park's bluebird trail with a Virginia Master Naturalist as she checks the nestboxes and records data for the Virginia Bluebird Society. Proper nestbox design and mounting as well as the importance of regular monitoring will be discussed. Participants should have the opportunity to view eggs and/or nestlings as they learn about conservation efforts that have resulted in the comeback of the Eastern Bluebird.

Discover the Magic of Bluebirds at Occoneechee State Park! 

Meet at OSP Visitor Center.

Come and be with Southern Piedmont Master Naturalists for an engaging outreach program on the Bluebird Trail in the park.

Learn how stewardship of nesting boxes plays a vital role in protecting these beloved songbirds. Discover the best practices for installing and monitoring nest boxes to support cavity-nesting birds. Whether you’re looking to enhance your own backyard or simply experience the joy of bluebird conservation, this program will inspire you to take action for wildlife. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and make a difference.

When

Saturday Jun 14, 2025 ⋅ 10am – 12pm (Eastern Time - New York)

Location

Occoneechee State Park, 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd, Clarksville, VA 23927, USA

Come walk the park's bluebird trail with a Virginia Master Naturalist as she checks the nestboxes and records data for the Virginia Bluebird Society. Proper nestbox design and mounting as well as the importance of regular monitoring will be discussed. Participants should have the opportunity to view eggs and/or nestlings as they learn about conservation efforts that have resulted in the comeback of the Eastern Bluebird.

Join us at the Eagle Point Boat Ramp (5371 Taylor Ferry Road, Boydton, VA 23917) from 9AM to 12PM for a trail workday focused on trail improvements and Leave No Trace. For more information contact Will Daniel at 434.738.6143 ext. 6150.

Join the Leave No Trace Team and Southern Piedmont Master Naturalist Chapter at Buggs Island Brewery (101 2^nd St., Clarksville, VA 23927) beginning at 5:30 PM for a fun night of Leave No Trace themed trivia. Prizes will be awarded. 

Calling all youth! Join the Leave No Trace Team, Southern Piedmont Master Naturalist Chapter, and John H. Kerr Reservoir Park Rangers from 10AM to 12PM for a fun, structured program where youth participants will rotate through three different stations all focused on Leave No Trace. Youth Program will be at the Joseph S.J. Tanner Environmental Education Center (5164 Buggs Island Rd., Boydton, VA 23917).

Come walk the park's bluebird trail with a Virginia Master Naturalist as she checks the nestboxes and records data for the Virginia Bluebird Society. Proper nestbox design and mounting as well as the importance of regular monitoring will be discussed. Participants should have the opportunity to view eggs and/or nestlings as they learn about conservation efforts that have resulted in the comeback of the Eastern Bluebird.

Come walk the park's bluebird trail with a Virginia Master Naturalist as she checks the nestboxes and records data for the Virginia Bluebird Society. Proper nestbox design and mounting as well as the importance of regular monitoring will be discussed. Participants should have the opportunity to view eggs and/or nestlings as they learn about conservation efforts that have resulted in the comeback of the Eastern Bluebird.

Come walk the park's bluebird trail with a Virginia Master Naturalist as she checks the nestboxes and records data for the Virginia Bluebird Society. Proper nestbox design and mounting as well as the importance of regular monitoring will be discussed. Participants should have the opportunity to view eggs and/or nestlings as they learn about conservation efforts that have resulted in the comeback of the Eastern Bluebird.