by Marlene Berlin Putting out an SOS for Broad Branch and Linnean Streams. These two streams in our neighborhood, which have developed into a frog haven, a peaceful place to […]
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Backyard Nature: The frogs’ nursery and lullabies in the creek
by Marlene Berlin It is time to visit Broad Branch Stream to see the tadpoles. When they are young, it is difficult to identify their species. Two species I have […]
Backyard Nature: In search of bullfrogs
by Marlene Berlin What would tempt me out on a hot July day that was supposed to reach 99 degrees? Bullfrogs, of course. I heard a couple of bullfrogs on […]
Plan ahead for April 1st planting at Broad Branch Stream
These snowdrops on 30th Street think it’s spring. And in case this warm January day is putting you in the mood for the change in seasons, we want to put […]
At restored Broad Branch stream, we must control invasive species so natives can thrive
by Katrina Weinig Consider this: Approximately 42% of threatened or endangered birds, animals or plants in the U.S. today are at risk because non-native species have invaded their habitat. Thus, […]
Meet some of the intrepid creatures colonizing Broad Branch stream
by Marjorie Rachlin We’ve got pollywogs in our new stream restoration at Linnean Avenue and Broad Branch Road, an important sign of the “colonization” changes that will make the area […]
Volunteers needed for the “FrogWatch” at Broad Branch and Linnean streams
Did you know there are tadpoles in Broad Branch stream? You can help keep an eye on them and the frogs they’ll grow into. Katrina Weinig, who has taken on […]
Potentially damaging water main break discovered at Broad Branch Stream
A large dragonfly alighted on my hand. Startled, I flinched. It flew off and landed on my camera. Then it perched on my other hand. As I tried to get […]
New life at our new Broad Branch stream
by Marlene Berlin In the thick of the DC Department of the Environment’s work last year to restore the Broad Branch and Linnean streams, an adventurous mallard pair made the […]
A Stream Runs Under It: Restoring the Broad Branch Tributary
by Steve Saari Watershed Protection Specialist District Department of the Environment If all goes according to plan, Forest Hills will have a new neighbor by next spring – a new […]