The Middle Peninsula Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists is now accepting applications for its next basic training class. Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources and public lands. This course prepares trainees to become part of this statewide corps of volunteers. The Basic Training Class starts Sept. 13, and consists of Zoom classes held on Wednesday evenings, and several in-person Saturday field days held in various locations in the region. For applications and additional information, visit midpenvmn.com. The chapter can also be reached by email at info@midpenvmn.com and the chapter can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MidPenVMN. The VMN program is committed to reducing financial barriers to participation in the VMN program, a release said. While the standard fee for the training course is $175, a variable pricing structure is in place to reduce any financial constr...