Forget about winter, spring is coming…and it’s coming sooner.
Do you feel that spring seems to be occurring sooner and sooner…well so do scientists. These maps from the National Phenology Network show just how early spring has been arriving. See some of the maps and a short article on phenology.
Recent Bald Eagle Survey on the Rappahannock
Recently, CBF Senior Educator and Photographer Bill Portlock bundled up on a cold, January day and made his way out on the Rappahannock River for a midwinter bald eagle survey with Bill Crouch of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. … Continued
Must-see Virginia Migrations
This spring, like every spring, many animals are on the move, traveling to their summer homes and breeding grounds. Don’t miss the amazing songbird migration in the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge this spring and other seasonal pageants via … Continued
Turkey Vultures Clean Up the Northern Neck
If you’ve gone looking for raptors on a clear day, your heart has probably leaped at the sight of a large, soaring bird in the distance– perhaps an eagle or osprey. Read more at All About Birds.
24th Annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar
Registrations are almost full, so register now for the Northern Neck Master Gardeners’ 24th annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar scheduled for Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Church of the Nazarene in White Stone. Learn about the growing … Continued
Unwelcomed Changes to Project at Woodsboro Park
Changes proposed by the Maryland State Highway Administration to its stormwater management project at Woodsboro Park have the town unsure of what to do next. The new plan would cause the town to lose part of its walking trail, according to … Continued
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Shake off the winter blues! Ski, climb, paddle and bike your way to adventure. Friends of the Rappahannock’s (FOR) 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival kicks off Saturday, March 25th, at University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium in Fredericksburg. … Continued
Newest Local Refuge
The Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is the newest of four refuges that comprise the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Established in 1996, the goal of the Refuge is to protect 20,000 acres of wetlands and … Continued
Improve Your Home Garden: Beginner’s Guide To Earthworms
Gardeners wishing to grow beautiful flowers or lush vegetables need helpful creatures burrowing in their soil. Earthworms provide important services as they live beneath the soil surface. An article by Andrea Davis tells all about earthworms.
How to Solve Tangier’s ‘Crisis’
With a blend of science and emotion, students from the 7th Grade Community Problem Solvers, representing Northumberland Middle School, described a two-year-long effort to solve the crisis confronting Tangier Island – a remote Chesapeake Bay community 14 miles from Northumberland … Continued