Virginia Master Naturalist- Holston Rivers Chapter (Abingdon)

Virginia Master Naturalist- Holston Rivers Chapter (Abingdon) The Virginia Master Naturalist Program is a statewide corps of volunteers providing education, outre

🌿 Find Us at Trail Days in Damascus! 🌿The Virginia Master Naturalist – Holston Rivers Chapter is set up and ready to wel...
05/15/2026

🌿 Find Us at Trail Days in Damascus! 🌿

The Virginia Master Naturalist – Holston Rivers Chapter is set up and ready to welcome you at Trail Days! 🎒🌄

Stop by our booth to learn about the incredible natural resources of our region, discover how you can get involved in conservation and citizen science, and chat with our knowledgeable volunteers. We’re excited to share our passion for the outdoors and connect with fellow nature lovers, hikers, and community members. 🦋🌱

We’re set up alongside great partners (like Mountain Empire Trout Unlimited!) and have plenty of information, resources, and friendly faces waiting for you.

📍 Trail Days – Damascus, VA

👉 Come out, say hello, and see what we’re all about!

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We had 36 in attendance last night for our May Member meeting! Our program was a presenter from DWR telling us about the...
05/12/2026

We had 36 in attendance last night for our May Member meeting! Our program was a presenter from DWR telling us about their Living with Black Bears program. It was very informative and helpful and we had a lot of great questions! Part 2 of the training is June 2…contact Monica Hoel with questions.

Aaaannnd we were excited to wear our new Holston Rivers Swag!! Thank you, Rafe Hagee for getting an order together! If you missed ordering this time, we’ll share info soon on how to get yours!

🌿 What an incredible turnout for the special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar! 🐛💚 Thank you to everyone who jo...
05/08/2026

🌿 What an incredible turnout for the special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar! 🐛💚

Thank you to everyone who joined The Nature Conservancy Virginia at Abingdon Cinemall for an inspiring evening exploring the hidden world of caterpillars and their vital role in healthy ecosystems. Shout out to the volunteers that worked the information tables with the Virginia Master Naturalist Holston Rivers Chapter, Wild Ones Appalachian Highlands, and The Nature Conservancy. A big thank you to Jude C**t appearing as our giant caterpillar.

This beautifully produced film by Jeff McKay featured stunning cinematography, fascinating science, and insightful commentary from renowned naturalists Doug Tallamy, Sam Jaffe, and David Wagner. Their passion and expertise helped bring attention to the importance of protecting biodiversity — starting with some of nature’s tiniest superheroes. 🦋🌎

We’re grateful for the amazing community support and everyone who came out to celebrate conservation, education, and the wonder of the natural world with us! ✨

🌿 Join Us for a Special Nature Film Screening! 🐛The Nature Conservancy is excited to host a community screening of The E...
05/05/2026

🌿 Join Us for a Special Nature Film Screening! 🐛

The Nature Conservancy is excited to host a community screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a stunning short film that highlights the incredible world of these tiny but mighty ecosystem heroes.

📅 May 7, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Abingdon Cinemall
🎬 Runtime: ~1 hour
🎟️ Tickets: $6 per person (day‑of ticket sales)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tnc-hosted-screening-of-the-extraordinary-caterpillar-tickets-1985834735150

This beautifully shot film features remarkable close‑up footage, vivid storytelling, and expert commentary that will open your eyes to the essential role caterpillars play in our environment.

Come get inspired, learn something new, and celebrate nature’s smallest superheroes! 💚

05/04/2026

Tonight is the night for Frogwatch USA training at the Tazewell Library! Frogwatch USA is a citizen science program which encourages volunteers to collect and contribute information about the breeding call and toads. Join us tonight Thursday, April 30th from 6pm - 8pm at the Tazewell Library.

The Virginia Master Naturalist Holston Rivers Chapter Board is hard at work! 🌿Today’s working board meeting is all about...
04/25/2026

The Virginia Master Naturalist Holston Rivers Chapter Board is hard at work! 🌿

Today’s working board meeting is all about planning for the year ahead—brainstorming programs, coordinating volunteer efforts, and finding new ways to connect our community with the natural world. We’re excited for what’s to come and can’t wait to share it with you!

Stay tuned for upcoming events, opportunities, and ways to get involved! 💚

I spy a Holston Rivers Chapter Member!!
04/23/2026

I spy a Holston Rivers Chapter Member!!

🌍 Happy Earth Day from the Virginia Master Naturalist – Holston Rivers Chapter!Earth Day is a reminder that caring for o...
04/22/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day from the Virginia Master Naturalist – Holston Rivers Chapter!

Earth Day is a reminder that caring for our local lands and waters starts close to home. You can help protect Southwest Virginia’s natural beauty by taking a few simple actions:

🌱 Plant native trees, shrubs, and pollinator plants
💧 Reduce runoff—use rain barrels and avoid fertilizers near streams
🚯 Pack out trash and pick up litter when you’re outdoors
🌊 Protect rivers and streams by keeping them clean and undisturbed
🤝 Volunteer with local conservation and education efforts

Together, we can steward the natural resources that make the Holston Rivers region such a special place to live. 💚

🌎💚 Come see us today! 💚🌎The Virginia Master Naturalist – Holston Rivers Chapter will be at the Abingdon Earth Day Festiv...
04/18/2026

🌎💚 Come see us today! 💚🌎

The Virginia Master Naturalist – Holston Rivers Chapter will be at the Abingdon Earth Day Festival until 1:00 PM!

Bring the kids and join us for a fun, hands-on activity where they can help “clean up the ocean” by removing plastic and trash while learning about protecting our waterways. 🐟🌊

Stop by, say hello, and celebrate Earth Day with us—we’d love to see you there! 🌱✨


Come out and see us today! 🌎💚The Virginia Master Naturalists – Holston Rivers Chapter are excited to be part of the Abin...
04/18/2026

Come out and see us today! 🌎💚

The Virginia Master Naturalists – Holston Rivers Chapter are excited to be part of the Abingdon Earth Day Festival! Stop by our booth to say hello, learn more about what we do, and celebrate our natural world together.

We’ll be here until 1:00 PM—hope to see you there!



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