Feb 02 2021 58 mins 1
“Every little thing has a purpose, even a microorganism in the water. Understanding how everything is connected has given me a better appreciation of nature.” – Kevin Divins Who inspired your love of nature? Today’s guest, Kevin Divins, inspires others as a certified Virginia Master Naturalist, a statewide corps of community-based volunteers who help conserve and manage natural resources and public lands. Kevin explains how understanding the natural world enhances his outdoor experience hiking, camping and kayaking across Virginia. He also shares his favorite lesser-known locations for untouched beaches and pristine outdoor spaces. Let’s Go! Virginia Master Naturalists: http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/ Chesapeake Bay Foundation: https://www.cbf.org/ James River Association: https://thejamesriver.org/ Blue Sky Fund: https://blueskyfund.org/ Christmas Bird Count: https://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count Virginia Native Plant Society: https://vnps.org/ Audubon-At-Home: https://www.audubonva.org/audubon-at-home Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy: https://www.alibris.com/Bringing-Nature-Home-How-You-Can-Sustain-Wildlife-with-Native-Plants-Douglas-W-Tallamy/book/24338619 Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy: https://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/45235654 iNaturalist App: https://www.inaturalist.org/ Merlin Bird ID: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ Mathews County, Virginia: https://www.mathewscountyva.gov/ New Point Comfort Lighthouse: http://www.newpointcomfortlighthouse.org/ New Point Comfort Nature Preserve: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/newpoint Bethel Beach: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/bethel DCR Natural Area Preserves: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/ Richardson’s Café, Matthews County: https://richardsonscafeonmain.com/ Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources: https://dwr.virginia.gov/ Mobjack Kayaking: http://www.mobjackkayaking.net/ Virginia State Parks: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/ Westmoreland State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/westmoreland Caledon State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/caledon Holliday Lake State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/holliday-lake Virginia State Parks Trail Quest: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/trail-quest Pocahontas State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pocahontas Mason Neck State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/mason-neck Smith Mountain Lake State Park: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/smith-mountain-lake Virginia State Parks Reservation Line: 1-800-933-7275 or www.ReserveAmerica.com Connect and Follow Us- Web: www.VirginiaOutdoorAdventures.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VAOAPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginia_outdoor_adventures/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VAOAPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
