Text and photos by Hutch Brown. Skolithos linearis fossils found along Four Mile Run (top) andHolmes Run (bottom). I was walking along Four Mile Run in Arlington’s Barcroft Park when I found the rock at the right (5” X 5”, with loupe for scale) on a gravel bar. I’ve seen others like it near otherContinueContinue reading “Fossils Along Our Local Creeks “
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Reading the Rocks: A Look at the Geology of Long Branch
Text and photos by Hutch Brown. The Long Branch Nature Center is a popular destination for exhibits, classes, and events. It is also the kickoff point for nature walks of all kinds along Long Branch creek in Glencarlyn Park. As you follow the paved road down to the creek’s confluence with Four Mile Run, youContinueContinue reading “Reading the Rocks: A Look at the Geology of Long Branch”
12/17/2011 Barcroft Park Work Day Report
By Jim Hurley We had another inspiring turnout December 17, with 26 volunteers (Master Naturalists, Tree Stewards, Americorps, Windgate residents, hikers, spouses and friends of the above) reluctantly ending the invasive work after almost two hours, in order to turn our attention to Deep Time. We began the morning again with coffee, cider, and donuts on aContinueContinue reading “12/17/2011 Barcroft Park Work Day Report”