Join neighbors and friends while surrounded by a kaleidoscope of fall color. Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, will meet at the Rose Mill entrance of the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail for a trek along this old railway bed through several forest ecosystems. The address is: 1264 Roses Mill Rd, Amherst, […]
Meet neighbors and make friends as you search the landscape for the last signs of fall and the beginning signs of winter. Meet Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, at the trailhead in the cul-de-sac of Wood Nettle Lane. Wear appropriate shoes and gear. This hike is rated moderate. Please register in advance online […]
Plants have many things in common with one another but, just like us, there are always a few that do things a little differently. Let’s find those plants along the trail and talk about some of their common and unique characteristics. Meet Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, at the trailhead in […]
Let the vibrant fall foliage inspire us for a brisk walk under the forest canopy. A wide array of colors should outline the trail ahead of us. Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, will lead you out and back while answering any of your natural history questions long the way. We will […]
As days get shorter and nights are longer, many animals are no longer visible in the landscape. What type of sleep or hibernation are they using, and will we find any of them on our walk? Join Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, for a walk around Lake Monacan at the end […]
Keep up with your New Year’s resolution and get outdoors. Join Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, to find some pops of color on this grey January day. We will meet at the trailhead in the cul-de-sac of Wood Nettle Lane. Wear appropriate shoes and gear. This hike is rated moderate.
How would you react if you were told there was a spring wildflower that generated its own heat, luring pollinators to its warmth only to betray them with an early death at the hands of migrating birds? You'd want to see that, right? Meet Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist, at the Allen Creek Nature […]
How many wildflowers can you name? This time of year, spring wildflowers are carpeting the forest floor. Let's see how many different species we can find. Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist and Tree Steward, will point out the wildflowers along the Stoney Park Trail. We will meet in the parking lot off of Stoney […]
The lingering chill of winter makes us long for early signs of spring. Join Emily Ferguson, a Virginia Master Naturalist, for a walk around Lake Monacan. Wear appropriate shoes and gear. Meet at Lake Monacan Trail at the end of Camping Ridge Ct. This hike is rated moderate. Please register in advance online.