A couple posts ago, I took a look at some nonprofit organizations associated with Banshee Reeks. The Friends of Banshee Reeks (the main...

Soil is literally the foundation of all land (duh). In order to properly manage an area, successfully grow crops, or build new...

It takes a lot to keep places like Banshee Reeks maintained and operating smoothly. While the preserve is owned by Loudoun County Parks &...

I have always been fascinated with the lore behind the knowledge of a true name (sometimes referred to as the 'Law of Names'). This...

If I could be reincarnated into any being of my choosing in my next life, I would want to come back as a tree. One of my favorite placed...

Once you've taken enough hikes around an area, you're bound to start noticing and recognizing different plants and animals (if you're...

As someone who is extremely sensitive to temperature changes, likes to be prepared for whatever conditions are present, and spends a lot...

I have created a map of Banshee Reeks using Google My Maps to help potential visitors see what kinds of activities, features, habitats,...

Before getting too far into the specifics of Banshee Reeks, let's cover some basics. What is ecology? What can it help us learn about...

Photo by Erin Langager What is it? Biodiversity describes the variety of plant and animal species found in an ecosystem, habitat, or...

For my study area I have chosen Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve (BRNP) located in Leesburg, Virginia (Loudoun County). I was first...