Trout in the Classroom are Released into the Catharpin at Jackson Hollow Amber Miller guides a student on the proper release technique to ensure the young brook trout has a …
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New Split Rail Fences from Historic Use of Locust Wood In conjunction with our current trail renovations and cultural history program, visitors might notice split rail fencing begin to surround …
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Weevils by the Mile-a-Minute The Preserve Introduces a Biological Control There are many invasive plants that the preserve team actively manages to maintain the native plant communities. This is done …
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2023 Community Impact Report Developing a report annually is an exercise in reflection for those compiling it. Fond memories reinforced our staff’s appreciation of the community, which contributed to the …
Descendants of Jackson Hollow Return with the Trout Earlier this spring, the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve had two guests whose last visit was almost 50 years ago. Doug …
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The Virginia Outdoors Foundation has released the 2022 Community Impact report showcasing its work at the Bull Run Mountains Preserve. You may download a PDF copy of the report here. …
Back in 2020, we here at the preserve put out our first report to share in one place all the fantastic projects, people, and pictures for the year. We are …
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2021-22 Natural Science Fellow Lauren Fuchs has been hard at work sampling the skin microbiomes of BRMNAP’s resident snakes. We will be sharing the full results of her ambitious study …
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Student partnerships have been a constant source of inspiration and hope for our staff here at VOF’s Preserve at Bull Fun Mountains. Back in 2019, industrious students form James Madison …
If you have been fortunate enough to attend one of the VOF’s guided hikes, you likely heard some pretty amazing stories about the people that once called Bull Run Mountains …
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