From left, Colleen Earp, Lindsey Kilbourn, Darlene Coleman, Judy Bartlett and Emily Huertas. Photo by Lora Steiner. On September 4th eleven members of HMN Cohorts 8 & 9, plus two recent transfers from the Rihanna Chapter, led by Judy Bartlett and Eunice Sill, spent a beautiful evening at Cowbane Prairie Natural Area Preserve. Judy and…
Migrating Monarch on Blue Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum). Photo taken at Montreal Botanical Garden by Rob Beaton. As fall approaches, eastern monarch butterflies are beginning their migration southward in response to a combination of environmental cues. Shortening daylight hours, cooler temperatures, and the declining availability of nectar sources signal to the monarchs that it’s time to…
Birdability is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making birdwatching and outdoor recreation accessible to all, regardless of physical ability, health concerns, or other challenges. Founded by passionate birders who believe that nature should be enjoyed by everyone, Birdability works to break down barriers by promoting inclusive practices, providing resources, and advocating for accessible birding locations.…
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…
Virginia Master Naturalists Headwaters Chapter 