Entries by vaobserver

Coexisting With Beavers

Story and illustration by Doug Pifer Walking along a familiar path through the woods, I was shocked to find a pond where dry land used to be. Many of the trees had their roots underwater. Beavers had moved in. Beavers are aquatic rodents that depend on tree bark for their winter food. They don’t want […]

Audubon Hosts Bird Survey and Walk Events

Potomac Valley Audubon Society (PVAS) is hosting its annual winter Climate Watch survey of the Cool Spring area on Friday, January 24, 2024 at 7:30–10:30am at Cool Spring Preserve, 1469 Lloyd Road, Charles Town, West Virginia.   The Climate Watch project involves hemisphere-wide surveys to observe how bird populations are responding to climate change. Associate […]

Coiner Grand Emporium Has Something for Everyone

Story and photo by Rebecca Maynard After many years of standing empty, the Coiner building at 26 East Main Street in Berryville is open to shoppers once more. On December 6, Coiner Grand Emporium had its grand opening. Described by owner Jerry Johnson as a general store, its extensive inventory includes new and vintage items […]

So Much To Do! Where Do I Start?

A veteran organization trainer and coach to offer public workshops by Jennifer M. Lee Needing a little inspiration and information to help you live a more productive and balanced life? In an environment of so many tasks to accomplish, distractions and demands on your attention, and relationships to tend to, it can be challenging to […]