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Author Archives: Rebecca Conway

The Preserve’s Spring Spotlight Species: Box Turtle

The Eastern Box Turtle is this week’s #sciencesaturday spring spotlight species! Read on to learn what they eat, where they live, and other special facts.

Posted byRebecca ConwayMay 8, 2021May 2, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains2 Comments on The Preserve’s Spring Spotlight Species: Box Turtle

Introduction to Archaeological Survey in the Preserve

Discover a day in the life of an archaeological survey at the Preserve, led by resident volunteer archaeologist, Patrick O’Neill!

Posted byRebecca ConwayMay 1, 2021April 28, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains

The Preserve’s Spotlight Species: Black Vulture

Find out how this resident spotlight species is more than a scavenger, and get to know the similarities and differences between American Black Vultures and Turkey Vultures.

Posted byRebecca ConwayApril 24, 2021April 22, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains10 Comments on The Preserve’s Spotlight Species: Black Vulture

The Preserve’s Spotlight Species: Spring Ephemerals (part 2)

Learn about some of the spring ephemerals at the Preserve, and why they may not be what they seem.

Posted byRebecca ConwayApril 17, 2021April 10, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains1 Comment on The Preserve’s Spotlight Species: Spring Ephemerals (part 2)

The Preserve’s Spotlight Species: Spring Ephemerals (part 1)

Learn about three of many the spring ephemerals popping up around the Preserve: spring beauty, trout lily, and Dutchman’s breeches.

Posted byRebecca ConwayApril 10, 2021April 7, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains

The Preserve’s Spring Spotlight Species: Garter Snake

Garter snakes are on the move at the Preserve, find out more about their natural history storiessss.

Posted byRebecca ConwayApril 3, 2021April 7, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains1 Comment on The Preserve’s Spring Spotlight Species: Garter Snake

The Preserve’s Spring Spotlight Species: Spotted Salamander

Next up in the Spring Spotlight Species, we focus on the lifecycle and behavior of the spotted salamander, a poisonous amphibian.

Posted byRebecca ConwayMarch 27, 2021April 7, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains

The Preserve’s Spring Spotlight Species: Skunk Cabbage

The first flowering plant at the Preserve has a variety of secrets to its success, beyond a memorable name.

Posted byRebecca ConwayMarch 20, 2021April 7, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains

The Preserve’s Winter Spotlight Species: Orchids Among Us

Explore three native woodland orchids that are easier to find during winter right here in the Preserve!

Posted byRebecca ConwayMarch 13, 2021April 7, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains2 Comments on The Preserve’s Winter Spotlight Species: Orchids Among Us

The Preserve’s Winter Spotlight Species: American Witch Hazel

Investigate the next #sciencesaturday species, witch hazel, and how this winter loving plant has a special relationship with moths.

Posted byRebecca ConwayMarch 6, 2021April 7, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains2 Comments on The Preserve’s Winter Spotlight Species: American Witch Hazel

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