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The Deck Life
There’s something to be said for enjoying a tasty beverage outside at the end of a long day, or just enjoying the evening air and the setting sun on a crisp fall evening. Read more
Apr 13, 2021
April's Wild Edible: Yellow Morels
Among those of us who gather the Blue Ridge’s wild edibles, there’s one question that we dare not ask because it has no chance of eliciting an honest answer; "Where did you find those yellow morels?” Read more
Mar 31, 2021
March’s Wild Edible: Dandelions
Gardeners often swear at them, and green lawn lovers typically nuke them with poisonous sprays. But dandelions are also important wildlife food, a boon for early spring pollinators - and a superb health food! Read more
Mar 4, 2021
17th Annual Return to Site of First Hike
Hikes for January/February 2021 Read more
Mar 2, 2021
February's Wild Edible: Watercress
Many residents of our region might be surprised to learn that watercress is not only a wild vegetable but is also officially classified as a superfood. Read more
Feb 1, 2021
The Good Mountain Mutt - DID YOU HEAR THAT?
Dogs are sensitive to changes in barometric pressure, so they’re aware of an approaching storm long before you are. Read more
Jan 28, 2021
January’s Wild Edible: Oyster Mushrooms
Perhaps some folks would think that the last place someone would seek out oysters would be the Blue Ridge Mountain region. But if your quest involves oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus), then you’ve definitely come to the right place. Read more
Jan 4, 2021
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Sandhill Crane
Early holiday gifts are flying overhead as the Sandhill Cranes return to (and through) the Blue Ridge from points north! Read more
Dec 8, 2020
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