The Preserve’s brilliant and talented cultural history interpreter Barinaale Dube recently graduated from the prestigious Howard University! In celebration of this fantastic achievement, we are happy to share the completed …
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Goodbye to Bull Run’s Bug Guy, Michael J.W. Carr!
The Preserve is blessed with an impressive array of research associates from all kinds of specialties. Today we are highlighting Michael J.W. Carr, who has made a huge contribution to …
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Welcome Erica Lyon
Please help us officially welcome VOF Herpetological Field Intern, Erica Lyon!Erica joined VOF this season to assist our VOF Herpetological fellow, Lauren Fuchs with her field work investigating the Ophifiomyces …
Research update! Anthropogenic noise and cardinals on the Preserve
A hearty congratulations are in order for Preserve Research Associate, Shawn Smith! Shawn is a PhD candidate at George Mason University’s environmental science and policy program, and recently won best …
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Introducing Sydney Jackson!
Please help us welcome Sydney Jackson, who was selected to be our five week research student as part of our partner organization Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation’s (@smconservation) Endangered Species Conservation …
Presenting the Nicky Staunton Natural History Library
As preserve specialist here at Bull Run Mountain Natural Area Preserve, people often ask me what my favorite aspect of the job is. My answer …
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What’s the deal with “no dogs allowed?”
If I had a nickel for every time, I check bringfido.com to see if my pups could join me on an errand or adventure, I’d be one rich dog mom. …
Recent Scenes from the Preserve
So many of the Preserve’s thousands of annual visitors capture incredible moments and creatures in photography. Let’s look back at some of the amazing photos captured by visitors this past …
Visiting the PhotoArk!
I recently had the chance to visit the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley ‘s incredible National Geographic Photo Ark exhibition. Featuring dozens of portraits by award-winning nature photographer, Joel Sartore, Photographer …
Preparing for the winter world
With the first frosts of the year occurring, the earlier and earlier nights, and the last of the leaves beginning to drop, our thoughts naturally turn towards winter.Most people consider …