I wrote about beavers a little while ago. It should be no surprise that there are beavers living around the Potomac River. Where I frequent in Great Falls, VA, there are always signs of beavers. Until the past summer (2019), I hadn’t seen any actual beaver construction. That is different now. In Great Falls, VA […]
Ever wonder how trees transfer nutrients? The trunk is the conduit for the work of the leaves and the roots. Learn about the basic parts of the tree trunk. Find out the function of each part. It’s another amazing feat of nature. Five Parts of a Tree Trunk From the Outside In
Roots and leaves are the life of the tree. Leaves use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide to oxygen. Roots provide structural stability and nutrients to the tree. Both must occur for trees to survive, however it’s difficult to state which is more important. Let’s explore a tree’s root spread. Understanding this is helpful when you […]
Everyone enjoys a lovely sunset at the end of the day. This photo is a reflection of a summer, sunset on the trees. Ever wonder why some sunsets are more dramatic than others? Read more to find out the simplified science of sunsets.
Ever wonder how old a tree is? There are a couple easy ways to estimate the age of a tree. Of course, these methods provide general estimates, which are all most nature enthusiasts want to know. The tree in the photo above is an excellent example of a large old Black Walnut tree. However, I […]
If you live around Northern Virginia, I am sure that at some point you have seen a large flock of Canada geese somewhere. Maybe it was on an idyllic pond at some regional park, on a golf course, or even walking across a major highway. Read on to find out information about Canada geese, the […]