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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

When the wind blows - our severe weather policy

By Nancy HeltmanPosted July 31, 2020
Your safety is our utmost priority, it's hurricane season, so let's be prudent and cautious and take the time to explain one of the less pleasant decisions we have to make - when and how to decide to close a park for severe weather.
Downed trees and limbs are of particular threats in a high wind storm

How to attract birds to your backyard with native plants

By Jessica BowserPosted June 17, 2020
Native plants are easier to grow and meet the natural needs of the other plants and animals in the area.
Butterfly weed helps sustain insects and animals

Art with Dart Part 3

By Katharine LipscombPosted May 01, 2020
Terrestrial turtles are happy digging in the dirt and leaves found under the trees.
Not all turtles live in the water

We Meet Again - The Flora of Spring

By Tom KneippPosted April 30, 2020
Greeting some old friends that visit each spring!
Azaleas

Wildflowers – You Can Learn to ID in Your Own Backyard

By Guest BloggerPosted April 24, 2020
As the weather warms and our lawns become greener, we can't help but notice all the small wildflowers blooming among the blades.
Mountain Laurel

More Than Meets the Eye

By Guest BloggerPosted April 21, 2020
Virginia's oldest fossil can be found at James River State Park and is easy to identify.
Skolithos Linearis

Backyard birding – shelters

By Jessica BowserPosted April 17, 2020
Birds need shelter and we can help provide it.
Northern Flicker


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