By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Rows and rows of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, squash, beans and more. Countless honeybees, butterflies and birds. Two plastic decoy owls by the names of […]
Author: Kaitlyn Eichelberger, The Dominion Post
Young Birders Walk: ‘never too early to become a birder’
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Take a stroll through the West Virginia Botanic Garden, learn about birds and visit with fellow nature-lovers at this weekend’s Young Birders Walk. Join […]
WV Botanic Garden Moth Night spotlights ‘winged wonders’
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger In 2019, Biological Conservation reported that over 40% of insect species are threatened with extinction, and Lepidoptera — moths and butterflies — is one […]
118-year-old Terra Alta church recognized on the National Register of Historic Places
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Over a century old and near identical to its original structure, the United Methodist Church of Terra Alta (Terra Alta FUMC) has been granted […]
Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia celebrates 10 years and looks forward to the future
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger On Saturday, the Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia (ACCA) celebrates 10 busy years of wild bird rehabilitation, research projects and educational programs. An anniversary […]
Fireworks cause “a sizable impact” on the environment
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Fourth of July: a holiday of grilling, swimming, parades — and fireworks. Behind the colorful explosions and American flags, though, can be greenhouse gases, […]
Operation Welcome Home to hold an agriculture workshop, ‘a place for veterans to gather and learn from one another’
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Whether you’re seeking a hobby in gardening or a career in agriculture, Operation Welcome Home invites everyone to participate in its upcoming Veterans Agriculture […]
Tick-borne diseases on the rise: What you can do to stay safe
By: Kaitlyn Eichelberger Ticks. If you’ve spent time outside, you’ve most likely encountered them. Even if you think you haven’t, many tick bites go unnoticed. This is […]
Performances at the Morgantown Metropolitan Theatre are ‘magical and real and only really happen in that instant’
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger A musical adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ characters. Improv comedy. Grammy-winning artists. Winners of The Voice. The Morgantown Metropolitan Theatre is hosting a diverse range […]
Morgantown Public Library Summer Reading Program: ‘It’s about creating experiences’
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Read, log your books, take part in fun activities, and earn prizes this summer with the Morgantown Public Library! Each year, the Morgantown Public […]