If you are an early riser like me, thank you Navy, maybe the sight of various moth species fluttering about in the soft morning light or perched on the side of a building is something that has gone previously unnoticed. I live on the outskirts of Waynesboro surrounded by farmland and woods and first noticed…
Photos by Judy Barlett. Top from left to right, Michael Seth, Jean Stephens, and Jim Fye. Bottom left: American toad. Bottom right: Dogbane leaf beetle. On July 25, two Master Naturalists, Jean Stephens and Judy Bartlett, joined three other volunteers to clear a half-mile stretch of briars from the Crawford Knob Trail in the George…
Saturday, August 31, 202411:00 AM – 12:00 PMFree Join us for an enchanting event at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum as we host a monarch butterfly tagging and release. Witness the beauty of these delicate creatures up close as we contribute to vital research and conservation efforts. We invite participants of all ages! Join butterfly…
Join us at the Harrisonburg Central Library, 174 S Main St, Harrisonburg, on July 11, from 7 to 8 pm, for an engaging event on conservation photography as a way of knowing the world. This event will feature stunning visuals and insightful discussions on how photography can highlight environmental issues and inspire conservation efforts. Don’t…
Spongy Moth caterpillar. Photo by Virginia Department of Forestry. The spongy moth, previously known as the gypsy moth, is an invasive species causing significant ecological and economic damage in Virginia. Originating from Europe, it was accidentally introduced to North America in the late 19th century. The larvae of this moth are voracious feeders, primarily targeting…
Virginia Master Naturalists Headwaters Chapter 