Elaine Smith and Dave Forrer assisting with the tree inventory at Edith J. Carrier Arboretum. Photo by Ali Sloop. The tree inventory on campus this year will primarily focus on assisting the E.J.C. Arboretum with inventorying the trees (of a certain size) in the woods and gardens there. Over 1,000 trees were inventoried by master…
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…
Did you know that in 2023, VMN volunteers contributed 11,804 hours of stewardship, education, and participatory science at 28 parks of Virginia’s 42 State Parks? Virginia State Parks would love to have more VMN volunteers assisting with their interpretive programs, stewardship projects, and other activities. By the way, it is fine to count service hours…
Thank you to those who reached out after reading February’s Headwaters Highlights article about the upcoming release of my first book, “Rattlesnake Granny”. Here are some updates. The short historical fiction book has been out since February 14, 2024. Being a self-published author has been fun. The full title of the book is “Rattlesnake Granny: Nancy Remembers…
Cornell University’s NestWatch program is a treasure trove for bird enthusiasts and citizen scientists alike. Through NestWatch, participants across North America contribute valuable data by monitoring nesting birds in their local areas. This citizen science initiative not only helps researchers better understand bird populations and behaviors but also provides a platform for people of all…
Virginia Master Naturalists Headwaters Chapter 