A sunlit forest trail scattered with acorns and orange leaves between tall tree trunks; warm green and gold tones, peaceful woodland atmosphere

Growing healthy forests, one seed at a time

Volunteers across the Potomac River watershed collect native hardwood and shrub seeds to restore streamside forests for future generations.

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A Day Collecting Walnuts Along the Rappahannock

Before sunrise, the Rappahannock River corridor is quiet except for water moving over gravel, wind passing through branches, and the occasional call of a bird.…

Why Streamside Forests Are Critical for Erosion Control

Along the banks of rivers, creeks, and small drainage channels, trees and shrubs form a living barrier between moving water and vulnerable soil. These…

The Life Cycle Of A Potomac River Watershed Acorn

An acorn may look like a small, finished object, but it is actually the beginning of a long ecological story. From a mature oak along a Potomac tributary to a…

How to Identify a Northern Red Oak in Winter

Winter strips away the leaves that make many trees easy to recognize, but it also exposes details that are hidden during the growing season. The northern red…