Maple Flat Ponds Each spring, as wood frogs and salamanders across Virginia make their way to vernal pools, so too do avid Vernal Pool Monitors. This presented an opportunity for me to connect with an extraordinary citizen scientist and Master Naturalist by the name of John Holden. If you ever get a chance to attend…
by Elizabeth Pass, Cohort VIfor the April 2023 issue of Headwaters Highlights As Spring comes into full bloom, I think of my recently passed aunt who lived in Albuquerque. Every morning from early spring to late fall she would sit with her coffee on the back patio in the same chair, which was next to a…
Headwaters members are treated to guided star gazing of the early spring sky On March 26, 2023, Zack Perdue led a stargazing party at Starry Meadows Farm in Linville. Sadly, this event had to be postponed due to cloud cover earlier in the week, so only four Headwaters members could come. The sky this night…
Learn about a unique volunteer opportunity at Shenandoah National Park, thanks to Jerry Hopkins! Shenandoah National Park [SNP] has four wildflower planters along the 105 mile Skyline Drive. One is located near the north entrance [Front Royal] at Dickey Ridge Visitors Center; one is at the entrance station at Thornton Gap; one is at the Big…
Anna Finch is among our newest Chapter members, having transferred in from another chapter. HMN Stephanie Gardner was recently in touch with her to find out a little bit about her and help introduce her to other members: Welcome to Headwaters Master Naturalists Anna! Thanks for helping us get to know you through this online…
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