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Bluebell flowers at Merrimac Farm, Prince William County, Virginia

Virginia Master Naturalists
Merrimac Farm Chapter

We are a Community Based
Natural Resources Volunteer Program

What is a Virginia Master Naturalist

What is a Virginia Master Naturalist

Join us for our upcoming events and learn about our local natural resources and how to protect them.

Featured Events

  • Sat, Jul 25
    READ EMAIL for DIRECTIONS - map approx.
    Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 PM – Jul 26, 2026, 1:00 AM
    READ EMAIL for DIRECTIONS - map approx., Historic District, 10824 Split Rail Dr, Manassas, VA 20112, USA
    Come celebrate Moth Night in the Occoquan Forest neighborhood. This annual event coincides with International Moth Week. We will upload our observations to a worldwide database. Different species appear at different times at night, so visit often!
  • Sun, Jul 26
    Address approximate - see email details
    Jul 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Address approximate - see email details, Historic District, 10824 Split Rail Dr, Manassas, VA 20112, USA
    Come out to our annual Butterfly Day in Occoquan Forest Neighborhood. There will be learning activities for all ages, crafts, a walk to the pollinator garden, and a native plant raffle.
  • Sun, Aug 23
    Conway Robinson State Forest
    Aug 23, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Conway Robinson State Forest, Gainesville, VA 20155, USA
    Get ready for adventure! Grab your binoculars, fill your water bottles, and lace up those sturdy boots to join us for our monthly VMN social hike. We'll also be checking out the trail's accessibility. Meet us at the parking lot. After the hike, let's enjoy a snack together in the picnic area!
  • Sun, Sep 06
    Prince William Forest Park Visitor Cente
    Sep 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Prince William Forest Park Visitor Cente, 18170 Park Entrance Rd, Triangle, VA 22172, USA
    Join us for a fun filled day near the park Visitor Center • Butterfly catch and release • Games • Up-close look using hand lenses and microscope

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