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February 09, 2018
The northern shoveler’s “spoonbill” sets it apart
This dabbling duck uses its specialized bill to zip through the water for a meal
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February 02, 2018
Groundhog Day comes out of the shadows
Centuries-old traditions led to our furry forecaster
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January 19, 2018
Occupying a habitat suitable for everyone
Early birds and night owls both enjoy the restoration work happening in Baltimore
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January 12, 2018
Cold snap transforms the Chesapeake
Freezing temperatures recall memories of a particularly cold winter
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January 05, 2018
For 100 years, this forest was fed to a furnace
Catoctin Mountain fueled the American Revolution before nature rebounded
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December 21, 2017
Walking through a snowy woods
However you enjoy them, winter is a beautiful time to visit the outdoors
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December 15, 2017
Cold weather contradiction
Winter is a hot time to get outside and explore all the Chesapeake has to offer
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December 08, 2017
Letting nature run its course
National Arboretum restoration project aims to repair degraded stream, improve habitat
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December 01, 2017
Preserving American history in perpetuity
Thanks to a public-private partnership, the site of the Battle of Antietam will forever retain its 19th century character
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