Liliana Ramirez, a Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation student, begins her project this week surveying vegetation at the Preserve through an ethnobotanical lens.
Category Archives: Bull Run Mountains
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.
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.
Making History Our-Story: A Virtual Presentation on the Preserve’s Cultural History Project
Barinaale Dube and Summers Cleary presented on the Preserve’s Cultural History Project to Prince William County’s RELIC Room early in March. Read about their work and watch the recording of their presentation here.
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!
The Preserve: Reconstructing an African American Neighborhood
View Preserve Volunteer Archeologist, Patrick O’Neill’s virtual presentation to the Prince William County RELIC Room on the history of an African American quarrying neighborhood in the Preserve.
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.
Slippery but Successful Sweetheart Hikes
Outreach Assistant, Becky Conway, explains the importance of vernal pools to Sweetheart Hike attendees; Image: Summers Cleary Thank you to the brave souls who ventured out with us on the …
The Preserve’s Winter Spotlight Species: Partridgeberry
Partridgeberry (Mitchell repens) is easily identified by the two eyes or spots on its red berries! Image: Summers Cleary As Valentine’s Day has come and gone, I hope nobody is …
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The Preserve’s Winter Spotlight Species: Striped Wintergreen
A new #sciencesaturday series identifying species that are easier to spot during winter.