Thursday, February 27, Master Naturalists and friends finally got a break from Grandfather Winter (as Don P. calls it) to allow us a workday at the Wildlife Center. We accomplished more than I think any of us thought we would. The day started off blustery and cold, but our hearts were warmed when RoxAnna T.…
Venture down Ore Bank Road tucked into the southern corner of Rockingham County in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and you will find the Deep Run Ponds Natural Area Preserve. Dotted with sinkhole ponds, this local treasure supports many ecological features unique to the Headwaters Master Naturalists service area. Recently expanded from 700…
The Nature Nuts 4-H Club is one of over 20 groups available to Augusta County youth through the Virginia Extension Service’s 4-H Youth Development program. It serves as a project vehicle for several Headwaters Master Naturalists including Ann Murray giving us this 2013 review. In 2013, the Nature Nuts have had a variety of interesting…
The 114th Audubon Christmas Bird Count took place from December 14th, 2013 – January 5th, 2014 with approximately 2300 circles and close to 70,000 participants. The local Augusta CBC was begun in 1966 with seven participants and has run consecutively for 47 years. Our circle’s center is in Verona with a 7.5 mile radius. This…
Certified Master Naturalist Dwayne Martin (class of 2013/2nd class) devotes hundreds of volunteer hours a year to the Headwaters Chapter partner organization Edith J. Carrier Arboretum on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Dwayne’s dedication to the arboretum has earned him the title of “EJC Arboretum Volunteer of the Year” 2013! The arboretum welcomes…
Virginia Master Naturalists Headwaters Chapter 