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As I sat on Gazebo Island, I found myself focusing on the reflections painted on the surface. It’s hardly rare that the lake is a perfect reflection of the world above, after all, one’s Richmond experience is not complete if … Continue reading →

I chose the most beautiful day to sit by the lake and observe my surroundings. A light breeze skated over the lake water, slightly disturbing tree branches and surface water. A few trees had changed color and the forest was … Continue reading →

As I began walking to my reflection spot, I could not help but notice how much the change of the season had altered the atmosphere on Belle Isle.  The last time I was here, it was sunny and warm.  Sunbathers … Continue reading →

Choosing Pony Pasture as my reflection spot has special meaning because the significance of the location has greatly changed over time for me. When I first encountered the location, it was simply as a place to take recruits for the … Continue reading →

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 →

Fantastic is a word that isn’t grand enough to describe the experience of this Fall Break Trip. From a rainy day’s exploration of Harper’s Ferry to a warm day’s adventures at sea, I feel as if I’ve learned and grown … Continue reading →

The Earth Lodge weekend trip began at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers. Since I had rain boots on, my first inclination was to run straight into the water and put my feet in both at the same … Continue reading →

Raising awareness and creating place identity are two things that can lead to conservation and sustainable management practices. To be able to create place identity, you must have some sort of connection with the land, such as walking on the … Continue reading →

Above the confluence of the Shenandoah and the Potomac Rivers a railroad loomed, symbolically raised as though to represent the domination of human development over natural processes. I saw this at Harpers Ferry in West Virginia where our group of … Continue reading →