Tag Archives: Flora & Fauna

The Sounds of Spring

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Edward S. Alexander

Here in Petersburg, Virginia we are happy to finally once more see the ground after a recent and unusual spell of endless snow and ice. With a cheered spirit I took a look into the archives to search for the … Continue reading →

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A Tasty Legacy

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Edward S. Alexander

Working as park ranger allows me to intimately experience the battlefield in unique ways. While clearing a section of the main line of Confederate fortifications southwest of Petersburg I stumbled upon a patch of blackberries growing in the trench–the most off-limits … Continue reading →

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