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Category Archives: Bull Run Mountains

VOF Preserve Staff participate in Reserva: The Youth Land Trust 5k Fundraiser

VOF Preserve Manager Joe Villari and his team participated in partner organization Reserva: The Youth Land Trust’s #runfortherainforest 5k and, as Preserve staff and enthusiasts do, turned it into a 3.89mile mini-bioblitz!

Posted bySummers ClearyJune 19, 2021June 19, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains

The Preserve’s Spotlight Species: Mountain Laurel

This week for #sciencesaturday , we are focusing on a species that has just begun to bloom at the Preserve – Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia)! Read more to learn about identifying this plant, and the unique method it uses to spread its pollen.

Posted bySummers ClearyMay 15, 2021May 13, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains

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

Insect Biodiversity of the Preserve at Bull Run Mountains; a Natural Science Fellowship Report

Celebrate Earth Day by reading Natural Science Fellow Meredith Hart’s Fellowship Report titled: “Insect Biodiversity of the Preserve at Bull Run Mountains.” Meredith’s report takes you on a journey through project design, insect identification, and results of her research.

Posted bySummers ClearyApril 22, 2021May 5, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains

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)

Open to Interpretation; Fostering Community via Cultural History

A look into one of the ways uncovering cultural history allows us to connect laterally and transversely.

Posted byBarinaale DubeApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021Posted inBull Run Mountains

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

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