Tagged: environment

Nature Photography with a Focus on the Garden

Local nature photographer Jim Easton will cover aspects of creating a good photograph, including light, location, equipment and several of the important design elements of composition. His presentation includes stunning images, many of which...

The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects

The Mixed Blessing of Garden Insects with Shawn T. Dash, Ph.D. There’s a wild world of insects that call your garden home. Learn about the creatures that rule your corner of the planet and...

Stormwater Basics for Homeowners

Stormwater Basics for Homeowners to Limit Erosion and Mitigate Flooding Every homeowner needs to know how to deal with stormwater issues that we face in our area. Learn ways to control erosion, prevent and...

Bluebirds in Your Back Yard

Learn about the lifecycle of bluebirds from nest building to fledging and how to attract these delightful birds to your yard. Our speaker is Connie Reitz, current President of the Historic Rivers Chapter of...

A Tidewater Butterfly Primer

Learn how to attract butterflies to your garden with native plants that support the lifecycle of various butterfly species that inhabit the Tidewater region. Jonay Campbell will explain how to identify both the adults...

Nature’s Notebook: Science of the Seasons

Phenology is the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life. It is one of the simplest ways to track the impact of climate change...