Yesterday I picked my first ripe pawpaws (Asimina triloba) of the year. The pulp was delicious. I then sliced the skins lengthwise and put them out skin side down on […]
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Aug
Aug
We have a tiny yard in downtown Charlottesville. The following is a running list of species observed in 2011. The list only shows the first time a species was noticed […]
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Jul
Jul
Looking to Local Habitats: models for creating vibrant self-sustaining urban ecosystems. You know that spot in your garden on the south side of your house or office building where nothing […]
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Jul
Jul
About 5 families joined me on July 14 for a scavenger hunt at Ragged Mountain Natural Area, Charlottesville City’s Blue Ridge jewel. We started the hunt from the parking area, […]
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Jun
Jun
Play Group in the Woods 2011 was 4 fun mornings at Kemper Park, the arboretum and park at the bottom of the Monticello Trail. We got to know the area […]
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Jun
Jun
“Rocks > Soil > Trees” June 25. Charlottesville Area Monthly Exploration.What are Trees Telling You? Description: Join BRDC’s Devin Floyd for an 1.5 – 2 mile hike at Secluded farm […]
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Jun
Jun
Saturday’s walk, led by Devin Floyd (president of the Blue Ridge Discovery Center) consisted of a two-hour expedition exploring habitat diversity at the Secluded Farm tract. The farm includes nearly […]
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May
May
Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa The kids and teachers at Johnson Elementary are proud of there giant! Participants of Blue Ridge discovery Center’s second Amazing Trees visit were a class of […]
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May
May
There’s a giant in the neighborhood! Participants of Blue Ridge discovery Center’s first Amazing Trees visit met at Quarry Park to measure a truly amazing tree. The tree is an […]
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May
May
The maintenance crew patiently waits. These photographs were taken by the Maintenance crew at Upper Darby High School. The high school is less than a mile to the east of […]