Located at our confluence, our beloved beech was the definition of a trooper.Its root system half pulled out of the Earth by a windstorm decades ago and its trunk since …
Author Archives: Joe Villari
Glow-in-the-dark mushrooms? Spotlight on Eastern jack-o-lantern
A team of our staff and volunteers recently found a patch of Eastern jack-O-lantern mushrooms (Omphalotus olearius) while out performing trail work (kudos to PATC’s Mike C and his eagle …
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Jack Dawson Project 2020 Inventory Report
Click here to read Kellen Hope’s Fellowship Report: Jack Dawson Project 2020 Inventory Although finalized in May, and already well used internally, we are excited to make this product of …
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Announcing the 2021 VOF Natural Science Fellow
I am excited to announce that our 2021 VOF Natural Science Fellow has been selected! Lauren Fuchs is currently a PhD student at George Mason University (GMU) and an adjunct professor …
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Welcoming our new Preserve Specialist
Fresh off the heels of introducing Marylin, we are equally thrilled to introduce our new VOF Preserve Specialist, Taryn Bromser-Kloeden! A true and dedicated animal lover, Taryn has spent …
Introducing VOF’s new Outreach Assistant
I am so excited to introduce our new VOF Outreach Assistant, Marylin Veiman-Echeverría! Marylin comes to VOF’s Preserve at Bull Run Mountains with a true wealth of experience, as …
Coming Home to Bull Run Mountain
Coming home. This antique kerosene lantern was used by one of our mountains’ important folk historical figures, Beverley Corum, to light his way through the night. His historic homestead was nestled within …
Bittersweet News – Thanks, and farewell, to our Preserve Specialist, Summers Cleary
Dear Preserve Community, Some of you may already found yourselves privy to this information, but I am now writing to inform you all of the bittersweet news that Summers Cleary …
A report from the field: Snake hunting with a local legend
Preserve Manager Joe Villari reflects on an afternoon spent with local legend, Marty Martin.
Celebrating United Nation’s International Women and Girls in Science Day
Join us in celebrating the women and girls integral to our science program here at BRMNAP! This year, we are highlighting our 2020 Natural Science Fellow, Meredith Hart, who studied our insect biodiversity, contributing to our greater understanding of our ecosystems and biodiversity.