stories from the Sanctuary
July 31, 2024
We’re getting squirrelly at RWS this month as we feature one of Virginia’s most nimble and entertaining residents: the Eastern Gray Squirrel. 🐿* * There is sadly no gray squirrel emoji (yet!), so we’ll settle for a chipmunk for now. Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are tree squirrels and a common sight in our forests […]
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June 29, 2024
We’ve got an extra cool Critter Corner for you this month to round out June! The sun is shining, the days are warmer, and the reptiles are out. This includes copperhead snakes! We know copperhead snakes can bring out strong feelings for many people. Respect is all we ask for at RWS. You don’t need to […]
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