Jack of All Kinds If you’ve ever spent 50 cents on a gashapon, one of those hand-cranked capsulated toy dispensers, and experienced that excitement about the kind of prize you’d …
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Trout in the Classroom are Released into the Catharpin at Jackson Hollow
Trout in the Classroom are Released into the Catharpin at Jackson Hollow Amber Miller guides a student on the proper release technique to ensure the young brook trout has a …
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New Split Rail Fences from Historic Use of Black Locust Wood
New Split Rail Fences from Historic Use of Locust Wood In conjunction with our current trail renovations and cultural history program, visitors might notice split rail fencing begin to surround …
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Weevils by the Mile-a-Minute, The Preserve Introduces a Biological Control
Weevils by the Mile-a-Minute The Preserve Introduces a Biological Control There are many invasive plants that the preserve team actively manages to maintain the native plant communities. This is done …
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2023 Community Impact Report
2023 Community Impact Report Developing a report annually is an exercise in reflection for those compiling it. Fond memories reinforced our staff’s appreciation of the community, which contributed to the …
Descendants of Jackson Hollow Return with the Trout
Descendants of Jackson Hollow Return with the Trout Earlier this spring, the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve had two guests whose last visit was almost 50 years ago. Doug …
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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 …
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Who built the stone house on Bull Run Mountains?
The 2,350-acre Bull Run Mountain Natural Area Preserve in Fauquier and Prince William counties is well known as a treasure trove of recreational and natural resources located just 35 miles …
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