Author Archives: Marissa Parker

Can you feel it? Can you feel the Earth Lodge Love? ♫

Before I begin describing any of the amazing experiences I have had or the abundance of knowledge I have gained from being part of the Earth Lodge, I must say it has both exceeded my expectations and turned out to … Continue reading

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In my own little corner, on my own little rock ♫

It’s been another 4 weeks since I had been to my reflection spot and it has changed even more since then. I’ve been to Pony Pasture a handful of times for other reasons than reflecting for my blog posts. But … Continue reading

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This land is your land, this land is our land (even if I don’t know you)

You must love nature before you want to protect it. You must be connected to an area before you’re willing to save it. Small groups and passionate individuals are the ones that make the most impactful, lasting change. These are … Continue reading

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A Spot of Reflection

The combination of smooth, still water and the perfect early evening light hitting the surface of the river made the James look like a mirror, reflecting the changing landscapes framing it. The long, hilly bike ride to the river from … Continue reading

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More than a boring Venn Diagram

Full of hidden treasures: a phrase I would use to describe both the Potomac and James Rivers. Beautiful, a teacher, and full of opportunities are also words to describe these two important rivers. During Fall Break this past weekend, Earth … Continue reading

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Always learning, always changing

“Scarlet oak?” “It’s definitely not a white oak. Look at the bark.” “Yeah, these leaves are definitely the same. And it’s the same as those other four.” Sam and I casually discuss the type of trees we see on campus … Continue reading

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Becoming Part of the James River Watershed

Having been to Westhampton Lake, Pony Pasture, Brown Island, Huguenot Flatwater, and Belle Isle, I’ve seen a good portion of access points to the James River in the Greater Richmond area. My first impression is that the river and these … Continue reading

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The Connection Between Recreation and Preservation

I’ve been to Maymont a few times before this year and every visit has been enjoyable and relaxing. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. I hadn’t however been in the Nature Center before, though … Continue reading

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A Gem on the James River In Our Own Backyard

My first thought as I arrived to Pony Pasture for my first visit was “Why haven’t I been here before?!”. Just a 4 mile drive from campus along a beautiful road that follows the James River is a turnoff to … Continue reading

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There’s Always Something New to Learn

The most important thing I have learned from the first week of this class is that there’s always something new to learn about a something you thought you knew. Throughout high school, my sciences classes (all 8 of them) included … Continue reading

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