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The Naturalist is In. Bring your snakes, rocks, trees or plants to your local library to be peeked at or prodded by a master naturalist from the Old Rag division of the Naturalists of Virginia.

If you haven’t taken advantage of the Naturalist Is In, there are still plenty of opportunities.  Old Rag master naturalists are ready and willing to answer your questions about nature and the environment How to remove a ground hog, how to deter ants and ticks, and info about the hammerhead worm are just Retired editor and journalist Lou Emerson will interview Fauquier County School Superintendent Dr. Together we say, this institution is important, it’s ours and isn’t it grand?

In April, we celebrate National Library Week, which invites a shout out to our public library.  young and old, who come read to a therapy dog , improve their English speaking skills , talk to a naturalist Today’s library proudly carries out Franklin’s original intention as well as adding several new services There are more than 40 online databases   and other electronic services – including streaming video We’ll close with another NYT comment, “What other single institution can do so much good?”  

Perhaps not the whip and snap of sails but the stillness and quiet of winter evenings will invite you You can still watch most interviews here. Old Rag Naturalists set up shop in our libraries to answer questions about Virginia flora and fauna.

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The 2025 Auto issue is here, and it is packed with great information to help you find the vehicle that Read “Secrets to Getting and Staying Charged” for some great information on “where and when to plug in Other Topics List:    Lower Your Auto Insurance Rates   Which Brands Make the Best Cars?   

Jessica Mathews, a recent Sundays @ 2 guest Jessica Mathews, international affairs expert, spoke with Jessica Mathews is a Carnegie Endowment for International Peace distinguished fellow and has served as editorial board of the Washington Post; later writing a weekly column that appeared nationwide and in the International She is chair of the Piedmont Journalism Foundation, which helps foster an informed and engaged citizenry

This is a free, fun event that invites beginning bird watchers and experts to count birds for a real-time Ina Garten  is a great cook, but did you know the Barefoot Contessa took first place in her city’s science teen fair competition with her A-maze-ing Mice project?  With that as your inspiration, get beyond volcanoes and lost socks to find a really neat science fair And, spend the last February Sunday afternoon with Jessica Mathews , international affairs expert and

In this double issue you’ll find some great information about health and fitness, right on time for making It includes ratings for some of the most popular gym equipment such as: exercise bikes, ellipticals, Citing record high interest in this topic based on statistics gathered in 2022, CR is here to help you The article includes sidebar tips on “How to Pick a High-Quality Supplement,” “How to Find a ‘Natural This article includes ratings for some cell service providers and points out that “Smaller Can Be Better

O’Donnell   to write   The Unvanquished ,  a book about the irregulars who dealt in espionage and intelligence Thus, O’Donnell welcomed the invitation to be the speaker for the inaugural Barbara and Keith Severin We celebrate a lot in March including women, the Irish and crafts.  

Sundays at Two with Jessica Mathews Jessica Mathews, international affairs expert, talks with veteran National Geographic photographer, will explain how technology brings new understanding of the only intact Sundays at Two with Sir Peter Crane Sir Peter Crane is President of Oak Spring Garden Foundation and internationally Its mission is to support and inspire fresh thinking and bold action on the history and future of plants , including the art and culture of plants, gardens and landscapes.

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