Birds are not the only migratory creatures that pass through the Shenandoah Valley on their journey south. Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) migrate through our area from mid-September to early October
It begins as early as August and continues well into November. Their movements are gradual at first – quiet and almost unnoticeable. As we move through the autumn season, their
At the end of September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding and landslides in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. The area, like most, was not prepared for such massive
Are you itching to get out in your yard to clean up and start planting? DON’T! There are good reasons to let the winter leaves lie just a little longer.
Augusta Bird Club – The South River Watershed is home to a variety of swimming, slithering, walking, and winged creatures. If the winged variety piques your interest, check out the
Cowbane (Oxypolis rigidior) is a sparsely branched plant with umbrella-shaped white flowers that thrives in marshlands and wet prairies. The flower name is derived not from the flower’s form or
