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November 1, 2026
Creature Feature
CURRENT Creature Feature
Thankfully, the endangered bog turtle is a master at hiding.
The only time you should worry about these little croakers is if you don’t see them in the garden.
Get out the ear plugs—the 17-year periodical cicadas are getting their buzz on.
Since its founding in 2016, Citizen Science Month—in April—has greatly expanded its numbers as people work to protect species and the natural world.
Why have woodpeckers fared better than many other birds in the Blue Ridge region?
Thankfully, the endangered bog turtle is a master at hiding.
The only time you should worry about these little croakers is if you don’t see them in the garden.
Get out the ear plugs—the 17-year periodical cicadas are getting their buzz on.
Since its founding in 2016, Citizen Science Month—in April—has greatly expanded its numbers as people work to protect species and the natural world.
Why have woodpeckers fared better than many other birds in the Blue Ridge region?
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
