As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, leftover fishing line can be a big problem in coastal communities throughout the United States and the world. Leftover line is nearly invisible to wildlife, who can getContinue reading
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Pushing My Limits at Linville Gorge
In life, it is important to be spontaneous. I am a planner by nature, but this past weekend decided to let my spontaneity fly when my fiance Brian suggested a camping trip to Linville Gorge.Continue reading
Learning Something New: Fly-tying Classes
Erika learns the basics of fly-tying at her very first group lesson. The result? Two completed Woolly Buggers.
Witnessing the Work of the Woolly Adelgid First Hand
A few months ago I wrote a blog post for the Triangle Land Conservancy summarizing both the beneficial services that magnificent hemlocks provide as well as the scientific efforts to halt the deadly spread ofContinue reading
When a Road Trip Needs a Nature Pit Stop
Ugh. That was my only thought as we sped down the highway. Though the road was clear directly in front of us, we watched the estimated trip length extend longer and longer. It was SundayContinue reading
A Pile of Rocks, an Avian Oasis
The pile of rocks didn’t look like much. Located where the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel changes from the above-ground bridge to a tunnel beneath the ocean, the rocks border the large channel that shipping and militaryContinue reading