Our Projects
Our members are dedicated to providing education, outreach, citizen science, and stewardship within our communities. Through educational programs and hands-on activities, they raise awareness about local ecosystems and conservation efforts. They engage in citizen science by monitoring wildlife, weather patterns, and plant species, contributing valuable data to research initiatives. Additionally, members actively participate in stewardship by maintaining trails, restoring habitats, and supporting sustainability projects. Their combined efforts foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
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Bluebird Box Monitoring
Our chapter members monitor bluebird boxes at Staunton River Battlefield State Park, Staunton River State Park, and Occoneechee State Park, practicing citizen science and supporting bluebird population growth.
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Community Rain Watch
Volunteers engage in citizen science by tracking weather patterns and reporting daily precipitation amounts for CoCoRaHS.
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From the Muck Up
Two members have been trained to collect and identify benthic macroinvertebrates, classify and submit research data to the state through the Virginia Save Our Streams (VASOS) program.
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Frog Watch
Another volunteer participates in citizen science by tracking frogs through their calls for FrogWatch USA.
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Habitat Restoration
Volunteers dedicate their time to restoring wildlife habitats.
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Junior Naturalist Program
Chapter members partner with the Virginia Cooperative Extension office to create a Junior Naturalist Program for 3rd to 6th graders.
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Monarch Way Station
A chapter member has created a Monarch Waystation to support monarchs on their migratory journey.
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Osprey Watch
Chapter volunteers engage in citizen science by monitoring osprey nests.
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Plastic Recycling
A chapter volunteer collects soft plastic from warehouses, which is later recycled into benches.
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Pollinator Gardens
Members maintain pollinator gardens in Mecklenburg and Brunswick counties, supporting native plants and encouraging pollinators.
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Spotted Lantern Fly
Volunteers are watching out for invasive spotted lantern flies by monitoring and placing traps and educating the public.
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Tobacco Heritage Trail - Litter Patrol
Our chapter members help keep Rocky Branch Road clean by participating in the Adopt-a-Highway program, which covers a portion of the Tobacco Heritage Trail.
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Trail Stewardship
Volunteers are maintaining the trails by chainsawing, bush hogging, and removing invasive species at Occoneechee State Park, John H. Kerr Dam, Staunton River Battlefield State Park, and Lunenburg Lake.
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Trash Tuesdays
On Tuesdays, two or more members pick up trash in their local communities.
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Wild About Nature
Each month, an SPMN volunteer leads an educational program at The Bailey Center for Special Needs.