arrival of spring

Egret Chick

A New Look at Easter: Nests, Eggs and Chicks

As birds gear up for spring egg-laying season, it’s an excellent time to learn about bird’s nests, eggs and chicks! This weekend I challenge you to celebrate the season and … Read more

In southwestern Virginia, redbuds bloom in spring

5 Ways to Tell Spring Has Arrived

National Wildlife Federation Conservation Hall of Fame honoree Henry David Thoreau wrote in his journal on March 17, 1857, “No mortal is alert enough to be present at the first … Read more