The Virginia Natural History Society logo was designed by committee and was adopted by the Virginia Natural History Society as their official logo on September 2nd, 2009. The design is based around sketches by Virginia's first university-trained naturalist, Reverend John Banister (1650-1692).

Font used:
 
Caslon antique
Fern sketch:
 
Virginia chain fern (Woodwardia virginica) by John Banister
Shark tooth sketch:
  
by John Banister (Species not provided)