High school students interested in natural resources are invited to attend the Virginia Academy of Natural Resources, a new virtual camp sponsored by Virginia Department of Forestry and Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

The academy will take place the week of July 12. Each morning will feature live virtual presentations from natural resource professionals, with daily themes of aquatics, forestry, soils, or wildlife. Each afternoon, participants will complete field explorations on their own, as well as further exploring topics through videos and reading material.

Current ninth-12th graders may apply for the Virginia Academy of Natural Resources at https://forms.gle/9mRUtyoaPRvFQY2N9. Applications will be accepted through April 30. Once notified of acceptance, campers will receive a schedule, Zoom link, and materials for completing their daily field studies. The only cost for the weeklong academy is $25 to cover materials; however, financial aid is ava...