MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University Department of Biology will host its annual Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walks at the WVU Core Arboretum beginning April 4. WVU Core Arboretum Director and […]
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What’s Blooming at the WVBG
By David P. Davis Newsroom@DominionPost.com Narcissus is a large genus of perennial plants in the family Amaryllidacaea with common names of daffodil and jonquil. Daffodils are generally white and yellow, some […]
What’s Blooming at WVBG
This is a new weekly series, appearing Fridays, intended to raise awareness of the plant collections of the West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve. Each article will focus […]
Seeds really are amazing things
I’m going on the record as saying seeds are amazing. These often tiny little things have such potential, such power. Take for example the milkweed plant seed. Small, brown, and […]
Recreating Wetlands
WVU Today Wetlands are essential for their ability to clean water, reduce flooding and promote biodiversity; however, these valuable ecosystems have been destroyed across West Virginia, forcing scientists to recreate […]
Arbor Day poster contest seeks entries from fourth, fifth graders
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — West Virginia fourth and fifth grade students can showcase their artistic talents by creating posters for the 2021 Arbor Day contest. The poster contest theme is “Trees […]
‘Breathing Out’
WVU Today New research from West Virginia University biologists shows trees around the world are consuming more carbon dioxide than previously reported, making forests even more important in regulating the Earth’s […]
Jewelry artist is inspired by flora
While local botanicals are in short supply this time of year, Ava, of Little Wizard Jewelry, still pulls inspiration from flora when designing polymer clay jewelry. She started this creative […]
Bald eagle set to be released into wild
The Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia will release a female immature bald eagle – which has been in recovery under ACCA care since earlier this month – later this week. […]
Years of observation show flowers continue to bloom earlier
I’m anxiously awaiting the first signs of spring — my favorite season. The best part is watching flowers wake up after winter slumber. On these alternating snowy and muddy chilly […]
