From the Marsh: Snowy Egret

From the Marsh: Snowy Egret

It’s cold, gray, and rainy here at the marsh! What is the best marsh creature to talk about during the holidays? Why, snowy egret, of course! Snowy egrets are one of the many species of heron that spends at least part of the year in marshes throughout the James River...
Stranger Things in the James River Watershed

Stranger Things in the James River Watershed

The James River is a beautiful respite for many of us and also serves as a reminder that we are all connected both to nature and to one another. Its watershed spans 10,000 square miles and includes mountains, piedmont, and coastal plain. While we normally share ways...
From the Marsh: Blue Crabs

From the Marsh: Blue Crabs

Welcome back to the marsh!  Blue crabs are one of the most important invertebrates in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, to humans at least! They certainly live up to their scientific name of Callinectes sapidus, or beautiful tasty swimmer, and can be found throughout all...