With the first frosts of the year occurring, the earlier and earlier nights, and the last of the leaves beginning to drop, our thoughts naturally turn towards winter.Most people consider …
Category Archives: Bull Run Mountains
Top 5 Reasons to Hike in the Fall
With the equinox behind us, fall is finally here! While it is sometimes bittersweet to say goodbye to the warmth of summer, I for one am so excited for the …
Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms? Spotlight on Eastern jack-o-lantern
A team of our staff and volunteers recently found a patch of Eastern jack-O-lantern mushrooms (Omphalotus olearius) while out performing trail work (kudos to PATC’s Mike C and his eagle …
Continue reading “Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms? Spotlight on Eastern jack-o-lantern”
A note from new Preserve Specialist, Taryn
When I got the call that I was the top choice to take over as Preserve Specialist at Bull Run Mountains, I’m not embarrassed to tell you there was a …
Continue reading “A note from new Preserve Specialist, Taryn”
FUNgi!
It’s fungi season! And as I hiked around this August, I was observing them everywhere at the Bull Run Mountains Nature Preserve. So, I wanted to share with you a …