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Topics

Woodlands

JAN

Habitat & Biodiversity

Ecosystem Overview

In this session, we will overview ecosystems, habitat, and biodiversity.

Yellos plant

APR

Botany & Dendrology

Plants

Although botany is a broad topic, during this month we will overview plant diversity and classification and discuss native plants versus invasives for our area.

Frog on a leaf

JUL

Herpetology

Reptiles

Herpetology is the study of amphibians and reptiles. We overviewed amphibians in early spring. Now we will overview the top reptile species found in our local area and discuss how to protect their habitats.

Telescope

OCT

Astronomy

Nocturnal Animals & Astronomy

We will cover all things "night" including nocturnal animals and what you can see at night. We will also overview our place in the universe and demonstrate the basics of stargazing.

Clouds

FEB

Climatology

Weather & Climate

We will learn about the atomosphere and weather patterns over time.

Birds in flight

MAY

Ornithology

Birds & Bird Migration

Local birds are engaging in nest building while others are migrating. We welcome the birds of spring in this topic.

Ladybug on a leaf

AUG

Entomology

Bugs

We will explore the enormous diversity of insects and arachnids along with other arthropods.

NOV

Environmental Science

Stewardship & Conservation

How do we take care of the environment inhabited by the animals and plants around us? We will discuss ways we can steward the land responsibly.

4-H Officers

MAR

Herpetology

Amphibians

Early spring is when vernal pools are active. Frogs and salamanders use these temporary bodies of water in wooded areas to lay their eggs. By summer, these pools will be dry.

Fish swimming

JUN

Ichthyology

Fish

Our state has over 176,000 acres of public lakes and 27,300 miles of streams as well as ocean and wetland habitat. We will talk about the diversity of fish in our state.

Squirrel

SEP

Mammology

Mammals & Habitat

Virginia is home to less than 80 native land animals and almost 30 marine mammal species. We will review how to protect these species and their habitat.

Mountains

DEC

Geology

The Land

We will overview Virginia's geologic provinces, how these were caused, and what impacts these geologic processes today.

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