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We Meet Again - The Flora of Spring

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

Art with Dart Pt. 2

By Katharine LipscombPosted April 22, 2020
Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".
The Eastern Box Turtle shares many of our tastes in food.

Art with Dart Pt.1

By Katharine LipscombPosted April 15, 2020
We are bringing Art with Dart to you at home.
Meet Dart an Eastern Box Turtle

Peepers Enjoy Singing in the Choir

By Guest BloggerPosted April 14, 2020
Listen to the choir sing, nature's choir that is
Eastern American Toad

Viewing and Photographing Dark Skies

By Jessica BowserPosted April 11, 2020
Artificial light pollutes our night skies and prevents us from seeing the full sky. Escaping the light can be difficult, but luckily there are several locations where dark skies exist.
Four Virginia State Parks are Dark Sky certified

Socially Distant Discoveries

By Guest BloggerPosted April 01, 2020
Stay connected to nature while maintaining social distancing.
Selected area to explore.

Welcoming Spring with color

By Amy AtwoodPosted March 28, 2020
Do you know the difference between native plants and invasive plants?
Native plants are important for wildlife.

Backyard birding – tips to get started

By Jessica BowserPosted March 27, 2020
Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.
Red-bellied Woodpecker can be seen without binoculars

Spring in Paradise

By Brenna GeraghtyPosted March 16, 2020
Relax and explore the tranquil Paradise Garden at Chippokes State Park
Chamomile flowers

Two of the Best Spring Drives in Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted March 09, 2020
There is nothing like spring in Virginia, you can't go wrong in any direction you choose, but here are two favorite drives with amazing scenery along the way.
The mountains are a-callin


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