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John Gresham
John is a native of the York River watershed. He grew up in King William County and spent many summers in Gloucester fishing and swimming. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Education from Virginia State University.
John is a National Association for Interpretation (NAI) Certified Interpretive Guide, Virginia Master Naturalist, and Watershed Educator. His hobbies include blogging, photography, kayaking, and reading.
John resides in West Point, VA with his wife Brenda and serves as a Reader at St. Basil Orthodox Church in Hampton.
Winter Hiking Tips: Enjoying the off-season at Virginia State Parks
Posted January 09, 2024
Hiking offers challenges and opportunities to enjoy the off-season at Virginia State Parks!
Rebellion & Refuge: Maroons of the Great Dismal Swamp
Posted October 11, 2022
Learn about the stories of courageous conspirators and runaways who overcame the challenging terrain of Tidewater Virginia to elude their oppressors.
Osprey & Prey Season
Posted March 01, 2021
Osprey are flying back to the area. So are their favorite fish.
Meet the Marsh: Creatures and Critters
Posted September 09, 2020
Let's discover the fish, mammals, and reptiles of the estuarine marshes.
Meet the Marsh: Grass & Sky
Posted August 20, 2020
Discover what birds and plants live in the marshes at York River State Park
Meet the Marsh: Definition & Types
Posted August 11, 2020
Let's learn about the marshes at York River State Park in this new blog series.
Exercise and the Outdoors
Posted January 04, 2019
Many of you made the trails of a Virginia State Park a part of your New Year's resolution, let's keep that momentum going.
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