On Saturday, February 20, several HMNers were treated to a Zoom introduction to the CoCoRaHS organization by the Augusta/Rockingham coordinator, Tommy Le Beau. Despite a slight snag at the beginning (this was Elaine’s first time as Zoom host) it was an enjoyable presentation. Karen Milne, Peggy Plass, and John Bauman Zoomed in. Jean Stephens had internet…
After contracting Lyme Disease last summer, and then finding another attached deer tick a month after recovering (and after hearing that Sandy’s daughter is dealing with a tick-borne illness), I’ve become pretty paranoid about ticks. I was wondering whether there’s any risk of tick bites in the winter and googled it. I found this article,…
For the first time, we will be having our annual meeting virtually. Our Annual Meeting is slated for 3 pm on Saturday, January 23rd via Zoom. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7375337585 Meeting ID: 737 533 7585 +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) There is a very limited board agenda, primarily consisting of voting on new board…
A friend had an interesting experience with a Rufous hummingbird. I asked them to write about it and include some pictures. – Jason Hallacher, HMN Advisor Maybe laziness can occasionally have its rewards? Our hummingbird feeder was frequented by bees after the departure of the Ruby-throated hummingbirds in October, so we decided to leave it…
Chapter Information from Our President, Brian Lux Annual Meeting News: For the first time, we will be having our annual meeting virtually this January. We are working on details for the annual meeting, most likely in late January, and will get them to you as soon as we get them finalized. At our last meeting,…
Virginia Master Naturalists Headwaters Chapter 