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14JulCollections Walk: Founders’ Pond
The original pond received a much needed facelift last year. Come discover this gem and all of the fabulous plants included in the collection.
About Collections Walks: The Preserve is…
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10AugBook Discussion: Gathering Moss – A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses
Beyond their scientific notoriety, mosses possess a kind of lyrical splendor that author Robin Wall Kimmerer unravels with enchanting elegance. Read Kimmerer’s book, Gathering Moss, available at the Twinleaf…
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24AprKnowing Native Plants: Spring Ephemerals (Digital Program)
Spring wildflowers such as Dutchman’s breeches, Bloodroot, Virginia bluebells, Spring beauty, Twinleaf and several species…
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09MayKnowing Native Plants: Late Spring Lovelies (Digital Class)
A lot happens at the Preserve between the burst of spring ephemerals and the peak of…
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16MayKnowing Native Plants: Focus on Ferns (Digital Program)
There are some native plants, such as ferns, don’t flower at all. In this popular program,…
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04JunThursday Night Nature: Wetland Ecosystems (Virtual Program)
Wetlands are an often overlooked and underappreciated ecosystem, which is unfortunate because they are incredibly beautiful, rich in biodiversity, and have many ecological benefits! Jessica Schmit is a research…
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11JunThursday Night Nature: Pollinators and Pollination Strategies (Virtual Program)
Many plants depend on the assistance of a third party, usually an animal, to help them successfully achieve pollination. How do plants entice visitors to their flowers and manipulate…
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18JunThursday Night Nature: Neotropical Migrants: The Habitat Connection (Virtual Program)
Millions of birds move back and forth each year from tropical America to or through the temperate habitats of the mid-Atlantic states. Each depends on certain plant communities to…
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25JunThursday Night Nature: Conservation and Management of Amphibians and Reptiles (Virtual Program)
Reptiles and amphibians are mysterious creatures, beloved by some, feared by others, and, for a small segment of the population known as herpetologists, absolutely fascinating to study. Reptiles and…
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02JulThursday Night Nature: Gardening is for the Birds (Virtual Program)
Birds need food, shelter, nesting sites and nesting materials in order to survive. Learn how to make simple changes in your garden that will transform it into a year-round…
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09JulThursday Night Nature: Invasive Insects (Virtual Program)
Washington State has successfully eradicated the citrus longhorned beetle and multiple introductions of Asian and European gypsy moths. The state has kept out Japanese beetles and are now gearing…
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16JulThursday Night Nature: Bats (Virtual Program)
Bats are the second-most diverse group of mammals, with a little over 1,300 known species. By eating insect pests, dispersing seeds and pollinating flowers, bats provide essential services to…