Native black willow trees are planted in the Jackson Hollow section of the Preserve in continued efforts to create a more hospitable environment for native brook trout.
Category Archives: Bull Run Mountains
Preserve staff presents research at the 2019 Natural Areas Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
Staff attend the Natural Areas Association conference, presenting research on two different land management projects, representing VOF and the Commonwealth of Virginia at the national level
VOF kicks off interpretive signage project at Bull Run Mountains with new kiosk signage
Interpretive signage aims to better connect visitors with the natural and cultural history of the preserve.
Big tree hunters visit the preserve in search of a champion Poison Sumac
Byron Carmean and Gary Williamson lead Preserve staff in search of a champion poison sumac tree on the preserve.
The preserve hosts Public Archaeology Days led by Patrick O’Neill
Archaeological Society of Virginia members join preserve staff to uncover a cemetery just off our trail network.
200+ species identified at first-ever Bull Run Mountains “BioBlitz”
VOF, Bull Run Mountains Conservancy, and the Clifton Institute partnered in April to host biological survey at Bull Run Mountains Preserve.
A Virginia Master Naturalist conducts a survey on everyone’s favorite arthropod at the preserve
Although ticks make everyone cringe, the results of this Virginia Master Naturalist’s study on the preserve brings good news.
Volunteers enhance the preserve’s trail system through monthly trail workdays
Without the assistance of volunteers, preserve staff wouldn’t be able to get essential work completed.
VOF announces new year-round public visitation hours at the preserve
Year-round hours for public hiking access at the Preserve’s South Section begins this winter season.
Corduroy roads found under old trail system at the preserve
Erosion exposes a unique cultural feature on the preserve.