Jan 9, 2024

Vernal pools, also known as ephemeral or seasonal pools, are an important yet often overlooked wetland. As the name suggests,...

Apr 1, 2014

Vol. 19 Issue 1, Spring 2014 By Donna Quinn “A room of its own is biodiversity’s only requirement.” David M....

Mar 13, 2011

We had our first amphibian class and field trip yesterday and we had lots of great encounters! We spent the...

Feb 22, 2011

Here in the middle of February, whether it be a warm winter day or snow on the ground, the Skunk...

Jan 22, 2011

Here’s a great video done by students at Loudoun Valley High School. We can all make things better! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AKMBzPli7w

Mar 8, 2010

This past Sunday we had our first amphibian foray of the year and headed over to Algonkian Park to explore...

Jul 26, 2009

So we held our first evening amphibian foray into the woods last night. The plan was to enjoy the Gray Tree...

May 4, 2009

The EPA has created an absolutely amazing little video called “Wetlands and Wonder: Reconnecting Children with Nearby Nature.” Click on...

Apr 5, 2009

Yep, I’m not making it up. And really, it makes sense since we’re right in the thick of amphibian breeding...

Mar 18, 2009

For those who have heard me talk about “Big Night” – Thursday night (March 19) is likely to be one. The temperatures...