by jravirginia | Jun 17, 2020 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
by Deya Ramsden, VDOF What comes to mind when you picture a riparian buffer? Maybe you picture hardwood seedlings in tree shelters. Or perhaps you picture the finished product of a lush green tree canopy over a stream (that’s what we strive for!) The following...
by Amber Ellis | Jun 2, 2020 | News, Watershed Restoration |
What I love most about nature journaling is it gets me outside, focuses my mind, lets me learn something new, and lets me create with my hands! My latest project was a tree series where my assignment was to walk along a creek or the James River, find a tree that...
by Joey Shelton | May 27, 2020 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Traditionally most of us see Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer. If you are one of the millions of Americans who chose to get out and hit the water during your holiday weekend, we hope you took a minute to appreciate the trees. Riparian buffers play a...
by Ryan Walsh | May 13, 2020 | From The Marsh, News, Watershed Restoration |
Welcome to the marsh in springtime! After a period of dormancy during the cold winter months, most of the marsh plants are returning and growing with vigor. Plants such as blue flag iris, arrow arum, and marsh sunflower are all putting out gorgeous blooms to be used...
by jravirginia | Mar 19, 2020 | News, Watershed Restoration |
Today, March 19th, starts the first day of spring in 2020, and the earliest vernal equinox in 124 years! Springtime brings longer days, warmer nights, and with the changing temperatures a ‘wetter’ season. This is a great time of year to give your yard a revival and...
by Ryan Walsh | Nov 19, 2019 | From The Marsh, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
The James River and its tributaries are home to hundreds of species of animals, yet only a handful have the ability to tough it out during the winter. On today’s “From the Marsh”, let’s explore these hardy residents who can survive the coldest months of the year! The...
