by Justin Doyle | Dec 16, 2024 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
As winter approaches and trees let go of the leaves still clinging to them, you may be tempted to reach for your rake or leaf blower to tidy them up. However, did you know that a variety of wildlife species depend on fallen leaves, twigs, dried stems, and grasses to...
by jravirginia | May 29, 2024 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home |
Spring is the perfect time to celebrate native plants. What better way to embrace the season than by enhancing your landscape with these essential species! While non-native and invasive species offer little ecological value and can even cause harm to natural...
by Justin Doyle | Dec 18, 2023 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
Habitat loss and fragmentation, the introduction of invasive species and pathogens, pesticide use, and climate change has caused many pollinator species to experience population declines in recent decades. Some pollinators, like the iconic Monarch butterfly (Danaus...
by jravirginia | Oct 31, 2023 | Community Conservation, Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
We are taking advantage of celebrating River Hero Homes Month and Halloween in the same month and present some of our picks of the creepiest plant species in our watershed! In case you missed our weekly social posts, here are our creepy picks: Crape Myrtle Crape...
by Justin Doyle | Sep 20, 2023 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home |
Rain barrels are an easy way to harvest rainwater and reduce stormwater runoff at home. Did you know a single rain barrel can harvest hundreds, even thousands of gallons of rainwater annually? If you don’t have a rain barrel and are interested in installing a rain...
