DCR Discusses VA Natural Heritage Program

On Wednesday, October 28, 2015, Tom Smith, Adam Christie and Ryan Knopf —from the Natural Heritage Program of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) gave a lively presentation and discussion for Headwaters Master Naturalists on the state’s program and the Deep Run Ponds Preserve. Tom Smith, Director of the Natural Heritage Program, gave…

State of Virginia’s Environment

On May 21, 2015, Adrie and I spent the day at the Environmental Symposium organized by the Virginia Academy of Sciences at their annual meeting held this year at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. There were two sessions, the one we attended which dealt with the various organisms (Plants, Fish, Insects, etc) and another one…