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Vernal Pools: 20 Years of Conservation in Loudoun

May 1, 2018

Volume 23 Issue 1, Spring 2018 by Sharon Plummer Vernal Pools are ephemeral wetlands that dot our landscape in Loudoun County and support an immense amount of wildlife....

How to Create a Backyard Oasis in the Suburbs

May 1, 2018

Volume 23 Issue 1, Spring 2018 by Anne Owen, Audubon at Home Ambassador Blue Dasher Within a few short years...

Life in Shallow Vernal Pools

Mar 19, 2018

Photo by S. Steadman By Sarah Steadman Mike Hayslett, our masterful vernal pools guide and Virginia Vernal Pools director, offered enthusiasm and...

Layers for Wildlife

Jan 1, 2018

Volume 22 Issue 4, Winter 2017 by Anne Owen, Audubon at Home Ambassador High-rise condo with a view, cozy townhouse...

Dragonflies and Damselflies Checklist

Sep 12, 2017

Walk along a marsh or pond and you will likely see dragonflies and damselflies, darting out to catch a fly...

What Is Green Infrastructure?

Jul 1, 2017

Vol. 22 Issue 2, Summer 2017 by Cheri Conca We hear a lot about green infrastructure lately. What exactly is it, and...

The Allergy Myth: Goldenrod vs. Ragweed

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Vol. 21 Issue 3, Fall 2016 By Ann Garvey, Audubon at Home Ambassador It is very common to hear people...

Eastern Red Cedar

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Vol. 21 Issue 3, Fall 2016 By Brian Balik Eastern Red Cedar The Eastern Red Cedar is one of the...

Celebrate National Moth Week!

Jul 25, 2016

With the very hot weather upon us, this is a good time for some evening outdoor activity. Celebrating National Moth...

It Takes a Pollinator Partnership

Jun 28, 2016

As we all know, it’s going to take a lot of work by all of us to restore the pollinator...

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