This was written by HMN and Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV) Front-Desk Coordinator Kate Guenther and published on the Wildlife Center’s website on May 8, 2015. It is reprinted here with Kate’s permission. The WCV pond was part of our Headwaters Master Naturalists’ 2013/2014 Focus Project, coordinated by Kate, to create wildlife habitat around the…
Two members of the 2015 basic training class were joined by a few other chapter members for a wildflower-focused walk around the Hone Quarry Recreation Area with Headwaters Master Naturalist and botanist Chris Bowlen on Friday morning, May 8, 2015. RoxAnna Theiss took some notes about what was presented. Elaine Smith kept a list of…
Thanks to all the volunteers and participants who braved the cool and wet weather to join us on Shenandoah Mountain for our Wildflower Walks 2015! Over 40 people registered and just under 40 appeared at the scheduled time and trails on Saturday, April 25. We’ve made a tally and lists of the wildflowers (and other…
The table was laid with plates of beautifully arranged fruit, wedges of endive stuffed with salmon, several kinds of cheeses, crackers, chocolates, two kinds of home-made hummus, and smoked salmon slices. Mint and fruit infused water and sassafras tea slaked our thirst. Cascades of lilacs, redbud branches, and ornamental pink cherry blossoms spilled from vases.…
We were truly fortunate to have Dr. Eric Jones address our class on April 16. If enthusiasm is the hallmark of a great teacher, he is the best. Here are some things he taught us about exploring for wildflowers: There are clues about natural settings that will help us determine what we can expect to…
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