If you live in Northern Virginia, you know that last year (2018) was probably one of the wettest we have had in years. As a result, fungi proliferated in the forest. I became fascinated with fungi. During the week, I hike many of the same trails frequently after work, and each day, I’d see a […]
Spring is here and we couldn’t be happier! The forest is coming to life as any snow melts and the temperatures rise. If you know where to go, every year you can see a spectacular bloom of Virginia Bluebells. Or maybe you are out and by luck you find a patch of Virginia Bluebells. […]
Ramps are one of the first green signs of spring that appear in shady areas of the woods. Their official name is Allium tricoccum. They usually grow in patches under trees. One article stated that they grow in higher elevations in Eastern North America, but I am at sea level, and there are plenty of ramps. […]
This tree is quite large and in a public area with surrounding structures. The crane allows us to cut the tree into large chunks and lower them gently to the ground right next to the wood chipper. Trees like to grow anywhere they can and don’t care what else is around. If we’re lucky, trees […]
I think we have all been a little surprised by the weather for the last 8 months. We haven’t gotten a break from the rain, which is frustrating, but what does that mean for our trees and their roots? Let’s take a closer look. Possibly!
Goblin Valley is a small state park located in south central Utah. It sits just outside of some of the most famous slot canyons in the country, and near the canyon where the movie 127 Hours took place. There are only 6 miles of designated hiking trails within the park, but plenty of things to […]