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Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Patient of the Week: Woodland Box Turtle
In captivity, we know that a lack of dietary vitamin A is the most common cause. In the wild, organochlorine pesticides in their environment can change the way these turtles metabolize vitamin A, leading to a functional lack of the vitamin. This creates abnormalities in the lining of the ear that predisposes these turtles to developing these abscesses.
Oasis in the mountains: A tour of the Piedmont Memorial Overlook
A little east of Front Royal, the Piedmont Memorial Overlook offers stunning views near Sky Meadows State Park. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge took a tour. The property of about 1400 acres was purchased by the Piedmont Environmental Council, or PEC, in 2000 with help from foundations, as well as some local families. Restoration efforts for the meadow began in 2012, and now the land is home to a range of wildlife, including redheaded woodpeckers and yellow breasted chats.
Rush Bowls signs lease for second Loudoun location
Açai bowls are all the rage right now and a fast-growing bowl brand is planning its second location in Loudoun County. The local franchisee for Rush Bowls has signed a new lease in Ashburn. The new Rush Bowls will be taking a roughly 1,200 s.f. location in the Ashbrook...
Add these NoVa art galleries to your next cultural outing
Virginia’s art scene is vibrant, and Northern Virginia is brimming with talent. Immerse yourself in fine art at these three galleries. Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria is one of the country’s largest collections of artists working under one roof. Visit this institution that has been fostering connections between artists and the public for more than 50 years. TorpedoFactory.org.
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