Horticulture Dayz at Front Royal — Feb 28-Mar 1

Horticulture Dayz at Front Royal — Feb 28-Mar 1

Virginia Cooperative Extension is holding Horticulture Dayz on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, and Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center in Front Royal, VA.  Many great speakers have been lined up for this year’s event, including the fantastic...
Inoculation at Fried Orchard

Inoculation at Fried Orchard

On June 14, a group of volunteers inoculated about 140 trees in the Fried Orchard.  The volunteers were Ned Yost, Tom Wild, Meg Sewell and Warren Laws.  Regional Coordinator Tom Saielli and our intern Katrina Somers participated as well.
Inoculations Completed

Inoculations Completed

On July 1, volunteers completed inoculations of American chestnut trees at three Virginia breeding orchards: Blandy Farm in Clarke County, about 350 trees; Roland Farm in Fauquier County, about 250 trees; and Fortune’s Cove in Nelson County (about 350 trees)....

Lecture: Historic Log Construction by John S. LaMonica, A.I.A.

This presentation gives an overview of History, Design, Structure, Details, Finishes, Regulations, and Maintenance of log construction, with an emphasis on the prominent use and characteristics of American chestnut wood. Jack is an Architect licensed in Virginia since...
Linda Duncan’s Art Chosen for Master Naturalist 2019 Pin

Linda Duncan’s Art Chosen for Master Naturalist 2019 Pin

It’s with pride that we report that Linda Duncan’s watercolor of the American chestnut bur was chosen for use on the Virginia Master Naturalist 2019 recertification pin.  Each year, the VMN program creates a special recertification pin to recognize those...