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John Gresham

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.

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Oyster Reefs on the York River

By John GreshamPosted July 14, 2025
There is a growing oyster reef along York River State Park's living shoreline.
Reef ready oysters

Lost Lighthouses of the York River

By John GreshamPosted June 18, 2025
Lighthouses along the York River guided shipping from West Point to the Chesapeake Bay until they were replaced with automated lights.
Map of the lost lighthouses

Mosquito Fish: Natural Pest Control

By John GreshamPosted May 15, 2025
The mosquito fish is a native and natural means of controlling pesky mosquitoes. They are also related to popular aquarium pets.
Caught mosquito fish

Winter Hiking Tips: Enjoying the off-season at Virginia State Parks

By John GreshamPosted January 09, 2024
Hiking offers challenges and opportunities to enjoy the off-season at Virginia State Parks!
Winter at Virginia State Parks

Rebellion & Refuge: Maroons of the Great Dismal Swamp

By John GreshamPosted October 11, 2022
Learn about the stories of courageous conspirators and runaways who overcame the challenging terrain of Tidewater Virginia to elude their oppressors.
A refuge for runaways

Osprey & Prey Season

By John GreshamPosted March 01, 2021
Osprey are flying back to the area. So are their favorite fish.
Osprey vs. Shad

Meet the Marsh: Creatures and Critters

By John GreshamPosted September 09, 2020
Let's discover the fish, mammals, and reptiles of the estuarine marshes.
Muskrat in the marsh

Meet the Marsh: Grass & Sky

By John GreshamPosted August 20, 2020
Discover what birds and plants live in the marshes at York River State Park
Up close in the marsh

Meet the Marsh: Definition & Types

By John GreshamPosted August 11, 2020
Let's learn about the marshes at York River State Park in this new blog series.
Marsh exploring

Exercise and the Outdoors

By John GreshamPosted 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.
Exercise outside of the gym at York River State Park

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