Image taken from https://www.visitnc.com/listing/NkR4/linville-caverns Linville Caverns, a popular natural attraction nestled in the North Carolina mountains, has officially reopened to visitors following a temporary closure caused by Hurricane Helene. The storm, which brought heavy rains and strong winds to the region, prompted safety concerns and led to the cavern’s closure for inspection and necessary maintenance.…

Dave Forrer and Cindy Westley work on the JMU tree ID project, June 8, 2023. Photo by Ann Murray. Are you passionate about trees and the environment? Help us document and preserve JMU’s natural beauty by volunteering for the 2025 Campus Tree Inventory at the E.J.C. Arboretum! Since 2023, over 1,500 trees have been inventoried…

Photo: Jefferson SalamanderSource: https://virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com/…/salamanders… Wednesday May 14. Salamander outing with Billy Flint. Gather at Food Max on Rte. 33 West in Harrisonburg at 8:30 PM to carpool. Malcolm Cameron is the contact person. Cell 540-705-7004  Limit to 10 people. Sign up in Better Impact. Please bring headlamps or flashlights, hiking poles and water. Elaine Smith, CE…

Looking west from the Chimneys Overlook Trail’s overlook. Photo by Sue Gier. As Sue Geir reported at the annual meeting in January, a small group of HMN members has had discussions with Natural Chimneys Park staff about how the chapter might support invasive plant removal and other conservation efforts there. On February 18, Sue Gier…

“Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas: Field Guide” is a concise resource designed to identify and manage invasive plant species in the Mid-Atlantic region. The guide provides descriptions, photographs, and ecological impacts of various invasive plants, highlighting their threat to local ecosystems. It also offers recommendations for control and management techniques, along with an emphasis…