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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.
A "heronious" point of view: great blue herons are nesting
Posted March 18, 2025
March is prime time for viewing great blue herons as they are rebuilding their nesting colony on Woodstock Pond.
Osprey & Prey Season
Posted March 01, 2021
Osprey are flying back to the area. So are their favorite fish.
Meet the Marsh: Grass & Sky
Posted August 20, 2020
Discover what birds and plants live in the marshes at York River State Park