by Amber Ellis | Nov 20, 2017 | Connect with the James, Conservation Tips, James River Rx, News, Watershed Restoration |
Each month we are going to support you in exploring a deeper relationship with nature through connection exercises, upcoming programs, and resources that may offer inspiration and guidance. There is a ton of research that proves our health is improved by a greater...
by Amber Ellis | Oct 25, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
“Restoring watersheds – One native plant at a time” Written by: Bill Shenanbruch, Owner of Reedy Creek Environmental Reedy Creek Environmental provides native plants of local ecotype for conservation landscaping and habitat restoration. Seeds are...
by Amber Ellis | Oct 3, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration |
Every fall, Chrysanthemum (aka Mum), the iconic flower of fall, finds its way to porches everywhere. While it does bring beauty and color next to our bright orange pumpkins and scarecrows, they don’t do much for the butterflies and pollinators that are looking for...
by Amber Ellis | Jun 20, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration |
If you have a septic system on your property, do you remember the last time you had it pumped and inspected? If it’s been over 5 years (or you can’t remember) then it’s probably been too long! It is suggested that you have it pumped every 3-5 years under normal use....
by Amber Ellis | Apr 6, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration |
You’ve got a plan for what you want to plant and where you want to plant it, good work! However, right now all you see is the old lawn staring back at you and you’re exhausted just thinking about turning it into a new garden bed! I’m here to tell you there is an...
by Amber Ellis | Mar 22, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
“Become a River Hero Home to cut down on runoff from rainwater, control runoff of fertilizer, monitor soil erosion, and practice being a good steward of the land and the river.” David Stokes David Stokes is a River Hero Home in Lynchburg, VA. Now that he...
