News Stories Tagged "nature"

A Ride Through History

Stretch of Cider Mill Road Is Designated a Scenic Byway

Saturday, June 6, 2009

After two years of efforts by residents, Virginia is adding a two-mile stretch of Cider Mill Road in western Loudoun County to the 3,251 miles the state has designated as scenic byways. Read story »

Gather Ye Mushrooms While Ye May

Sunday, May 3, 2009

For gatherers of mushrooms in the southeastern United States, the Blue Ridge region is the place to go in April and the first half of May. Only in that window does the morel, the toadstool family's harbinger of spring, peek through decaying leaves. Morels are among the tastiest of fungi. Read story »

Goodwill, Self-Esteem Harvested in Community Garden Program

Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008

For troubled youths, sometimes the key to getting back on track is the opportunity to help something else grow and blossom. Read story »

Rain Hasn't Washed Away All Woes

Farmers Struggle With Drought's Lingering Effects, New Concerns

Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008

This year's drought has caused a drop in crop production for farmers across Loudoun and the Northern Virginia region. But a predicted increase in production of pumpkins and Christmas trees, along with slightly higher amount of rain this summer have left local farmers less stressed. Read story »

Butterfly Count Update: Rare Sightings

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008

The 2008 Loudoun Wildlife's annual butterfly count had unexpected results. Last Sunday, the 48 counters hiking across Loudoun County identified 2,903 individual butterflies and 55 species - the highest number of species since the first count 12 years ago. Read story »

The Round Up: Bugs and Blackberry Wine

Thursday, July 24, 2008

This weekend, get out and discover your love for nature. Get close to farm life at Great Country Farms' Blackberry Bonanza, where you can pick berries, pet animals, go fishing, and play in tractor tires. Then learn how to identify insects at Rust Nature Sanctuary with the Aubodon Naturalist Society. Also, check out some of the concerts in the area. Read story »

Spring in Full Bloom at Arbor Day Celebration

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Nature was out in style Saturday afternoon at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Leesburg. Hundreds came out to celebrate the 20th Annual Loudoun County Arbor Day and enjoy the new spring season. Read story »

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