Annual “Fall Into the New” Event Brings New River Valley Together
By Abigail Stepp On Saturday, Aug. 29, more than 100 people gathered at Bisset Park along the banks of the New River for Fall…
Environmental News
Get Ready for Spring Migration!
By: Frankie Pelletier Feel like the birds have been extra loud recently? You’re not imagining things! Spring is now upon us, following the spring…
Recovery is Possible: The Ozone Layer is Healing
By: Amanda Farlow The ozone layer, a thin shield in Earth’s stratosphere, acts as sunscreen and protects us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It’s…
Speaking for the Bees: Why Are Bees Facing Extinction?
By: Ava Longmate Bees are nature’s fuzzy pollinators. From the busy honey bees, to the chunky bumble bees these adorable, hardworking critters have been…
Spotted Lanternflies: Southwest Virginia’s Unwanted Visitors
By: Rylee Lyons Over the past few years, there has been a growing presence of spotted lanternflies all over the Eastern U.S. In fact,…
Spring Migration Is Upon Us: Here Is What You Should Know
By: Frankie Pelliteir Spring migration has arrived, and hundreds of thousands of birds will be passing through Southwest Virginia in the next two months. According…
