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Count Birds for Science: The Great Backyard Bird Count
Posted February 10, 2022
Every year, the Cornell Ornithology Lab asks the public to count birds in the name of science. Join us in the Great Backyard Bird Count at a park near you!
How to attract birds to your backyard with native plants
Posted June 17, 2020
Native plants are easier to grow and meet the natural needs of the other plants and animals in the area.
Backyard birding – bird identification tips
Posted April 30, 2020
Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.
Art with Dart Pt. 2
Posted April 22, 2020
Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".
Socially Distant Discoveries
Posted April 01, 2020
Stay connected to nature while maintaining social distancing.
Welcoming Spring with color
Posted March 28, 2020
Do you know the difference between native plants and invasive plants?
Backyard birding – tips to get started
Posted March 27, 2020
Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.
My Adventure to Western Virginia State Parks
Posted December 07, 2019
A brief note about my trip to the mountains.
Passengers of the White Lion: Enslavement at Chippokes and Beyond
Posted August 11, 2019
In August of 1619, a small foreign ship rocked the lives of Virginia colonists, bringing passengers who would change the course of history, not to mention that of Chippokes.
5 Things to Love About Westmoreland State Park
Posted June 03, 2019
Discover some of the fantastic features of Westmoreland State Park.






















