Spend Time with Mother Nature on Shenandoah Mountain Friends of Shenandoah Mountain and Headwaters Master Naturalists are joining forces to encourage members of the public to discover the springtime treasures found on Shenandoah Mountain. Over past years, we’ve hosted Wildflower Walks on Shenandoah Mountain. This year, it will look a little different. On Saturday, May…
Spotted Lantern Fly pushes South in Virginia The Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) is the latest in a long list of non-native insects that are making their way through Virginia. Introduced into Eastern Pennsylvania from Asia, the Spotted Lantern Fly has moved easily into western PA and south into Maryland and Virginia. Most recently, small populations have…
Planting trees and maintaining the Marl Creek Trail at McCormick Farm (Shenandoah Valley Agriculture Research and Extension Center) in Raphine, has been an annual project since our chapter began. Working with Retired USFS Forester (and the trail’s designer) Charlie Huppuch, we are restoring many native trees, shrubs, and perennial species to the riparian buffer trail.…
On Saturday, February 20, several HMNers were treated to a Zoom introduction to the CoCoRaHS organization by the Augusta/Rockingham coordinator, Tommy Le Beau. Despite a slight snag at the beginning (this was Elaine’s first time as Zoom host) it was an enjoyable presentation. Karen Milne, Peggy Plass, and John Bauman Zoomed in. Jean Stephens had internet…
After contracting Lyme Disease last summer, and then finding another attached deer tick a month after recovering (and after hearing that Sandy’s daughter is dealing with a tick-borne illness), I’ve become pretty paranoid about ticks. I was wondering whether there’s any risk of tick bites in the winter and googled it. I found this article,…
For the first time, we will be having our annual meeting virtually. Our Annual Meeting is slated for 3 pm on Saturday, January 23rd via Zoom. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7375337585 Meeting ID: 737 533 7585 +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) There is a very limited board agenda, primarily consisting of voting on new board…
A friend had an interesting experience with a Rufous hummingbird. I asked them to write about it and include some pictures. – Jason Hallacher, HMN Advisor Maybe laziness can occasionally have its rewards? Our hummingbird feeder was frequented by bees after the departure of the Ruby-throated hummingbirds in October, so we decided to leave it…
Chapter Information from Our President, Brian Lux Annual Meeting News: For the first time, we will be having our annual meeting virtually this January. We are working on details for the annual meeting, most likely in late January, and will get them to you as soon as we get them finalized. At our last meeting,…
Jay Shaner, Jan 15, 1942-Nov 12, 2020 I am very sad to share the news that Headwaters has lost a faithful friend. Many of us have wonderful memories of Jay and know that he was one of a kind. I hope that he is walking flower-lined pathways now, free from pain and struggling. – Elaine…
The DWR stocked trout program puts about 800,000 catchable-sized trout into 400 miles of streams.Photo by Meghan Marchetti/DWR Chapter advisor Jason Hallacher passed along this article. Not only does it have good information but also this will help in case volunteers are approached by anglers and have questions about trout stocking. DWR Trout Stocking Explained By Steve…
