by Ryan Walsh | Jan 8, 2020 | From The Marsh, News |
With most of the songbirds having long departed south, you would expect that marshes would be pretty quiet all winter-long. You would be incorrect! This is the time of year that waterfowl descend on our region in flocks that are thousands strong. Only a handful of...
by James River Association Intern | Jul 24, 2019 | News, Wildlife of the James |
Have you ever heard a frog chuckle? The Southern Leopard Frog, scientific name Lithobates sphenocephalus, does! During the breeding season, the male is said to have a chuckle-like call. Though affected by urbanization, loss of water, and water pollution, these frogs...
by Meighan Wisswell | Jan 18, 2018 | Education, News |
In this series, we will be sharing activities that help you get outside, learn about our environment, and work with your friends and family to create something awesome. If you haven’t already, read the previous James River Explorers posts and enjoy! Although it may...
by Amber Ellis | Dec 23, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration |
We all want a garden that looks great year round, but it can be hard to visualize the winter landscape when you are out in the garden planting in fall and spring. It is normal for plants to go dormant during the winter and for there to be more open space in your...
by jravirginia | Aug 17, 2017 | Education, News |
In this series, we will be sharing activities that help you get outside, learn about our environment, and work with your friends and family to create something awesome. If you haven’t already, read the previous James River Explorers posts and enjoy! A...
