Native black willow trees are planted in the Jackson Hollow section of the Preserve in continued efforts to create a more hospitable environment for native brook trout.
Category Archives: Bull Run Mountains
VOF kicks off interpretive signage project at Bull Run Mountains with new kiosk signage
Interpretive signage aims to better connect visitors with the natural and cultural history of the preserve.
Big tree hunters visit the preserve in search of a champion Poison Sumac
Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson lead Preserve staff in search of a champion poison sumac tree on the preserve.
The preserve hosts Public Archaeology Days led by Patrick O’Neill
Archaeological Society of Virginia members join preserve staff to uncover a cemetery just off our trail network.
200+ species identified at first-ever Bull Run Mountains “BioBlitz”
VOF, Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, and the Clifton Institute partnered in April to host biological survey at Bull Run Mountains Preserve.
A Virginia Master Naturalist conducts a survey on everyone’s favorite arthropod at the preserve
Although ticks make everyone cringe, the results of this Virginia Master Naturalist’s study on the preserve brings good news.
Volunteers enhance the preserve’s trail system through monthly trail workdays
Without the assistance of volunteers, preserve staff wouldn’t be able to get essential work completed.
VOF announces new year-round public visitation hours at the preserve
Year-round hours for public hiking access at the Preserve’s South Section begins this winter season.
Corduroy roads found under old trail system at the preserve
Erosion exposes a unique cultural feature on the preserve.
Dig this: Archaeology workshop coming to the Bull Run Mountains in October
In celebration of Virginia Archaeology Month, the Virginia Outdoors Foundation and Fauquier County will sponsor an archaeology workshop for the public on October 11-12 in northern Fauquier County. Join us to learn more about archaeological sites and archaeological site stewardship. Mike Barber, state archaeologist with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, will speak about the […]