Experimental Musings

Summer is coming, and so are cicadas. In addition to the annual cicadas, parts of Virginia will also see Brood X periodical cicadas this year. To celebrate, we put together a list of interesting science facts about the big bugs.

It began as a plan, as most projects do. But what’s happened since – four native tree and plant installation events with more than 60 volunteers and ongoing support from the community – is part of the ProtoPath’s evolution, and we can’t wait to see how it continues to develop!

April is the perfect time to head out into nature. Not only is it when we celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day, it’s also Stress Awareness Month. So here are our staff and volunteer recommendations for their favorite spots to bike, hike, and just simply observe the natural world.

Cars have become an undeniable presence nearly everywhere on Earth that has humans. What about the future though? Will we continue to only expand one mode of transportation?

Do you remember what happened in 2004? That was the last time 15 states experienced the emergence of the 17-year periodical cicadas! If we move forward 17 years, that takes us to today when the process is happening all over again.