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Upcoming story and our first post from Lily for Lily’s World. We are just running into some technical difficulties. 😖

In the meantime, please do us a huge favor and vote for her for Jr. Master Ranger. Votes are doubled this evening. Link in bio. 🔗

@mrs_k_epley @jrrangerofficial

Upcoming story and our first post from Lily for Lily’s World. We are just running into some technical difficulties. 😖

In the meantime, please do us a huge favor and vote for her for Jr. Master Ranger. Votes are doubled this evening. Link in bio. 🔗

@mrs_k_epley @jrrangerofficial

🌿 New on the Blog! 🌿

After a brief pause for what we lovingly call "May-hem" (end-of-year madness at school!), I’m back with a new post featuring some incredible summer events in the Virginia Piedmont.

✨ From garden dinners and guided tours to keynotes and volunteer days, there are so many ways to connect with the land and the local nonprofits working to protect it.

Plus — a special favor! 💚

My daughter Liliana is competing in the Jr. Ranger Challenge hosted by Jeff Corwin & Ranger Rick. While it’s a popularity vote (not merit-based 😬), she’d love your support.

🗳️ You can vote once a day via Facebook — link in bio!

If we win, she plans to donate the prize to local conservation nonprofits. 🌎

📸 New post + voting link in bio!

#RootedInThePiedmont #ConservationMatters #PiedmontVA #JrRanger #SupportLocal #NatureKids #LandStewardship #GiveBack #OutdoorEducation

🌿 New on the Blog! 🌿

After a brief pause for what we lovingly call "May-hem" (end-of-year madness at school!), I’m back with a new post featuring some incredible summer events in the Virginia Piedmont.

✨ From garden dinners and guided tours to keynotes and volunteer days, there are so many ways to connect with the land and the local nonprofits working to protect it.

Plus — a special favor! 💚

My daughter Liliana is competing in the Jr. Ranger Challenge hosted by Jeff Corwin & Ranger Rick. While it’s a popularity vote (not merit-based 😬), she’d love your support.

🗳️ You can vote once a day via Facebook — link in bio!

If we win, she plans to donate the prize to local conservation nonprofits. 🌎

📸 New post + voting link in bio!

#RootedInThePiedmont #ConservationMatters #PiedmontVA #JrRanger #SupportLocal #NatureKids #LandStewardship #GiveBack #OutdoorEducation

🌿 New Blog Post 🌿
Did you know that some of the invasive plants taking over our woodlands are actually edible—and delicious?

In this week’s post, I’m sharing two of my favorites: garlic mustard, perfect for a quick pesto, and wineberry, a wild summer treat that’s just starting to bloom. Foraging them can help restore native ecosystems and fill your pantry. Win-win. 💚

🔗 Link in bio to read more, get recipes, and learn how to identify these edible invaders.

#ForagingSeason #GarlicMustard #Wineberry #InvasiveSpecies #EatTheInvaders #VirginiaPiedmont #RootedInThePiedmont #WildHarvest #ConservationInAction #SustainableLiving

🌿 New Blog Post 🌿
Did you know that some of the invasive plants taking over our woodlands are actually edible—and delicious?

In this week’s post, I’m sharing two of my favorites: garlic mustard, perfect for a quick pesto, and wineberry, a wild summer treat that’s just starting to bloom. Foraging them can help restore native ecosystems and fill your pantry. Win-win. 💚

🔗 Link in bio to read more, get recipes, and learn how to identify these edible invaders.

#ForagingSeason #GarlicMustard #Wineberry #InvasiveSpecies #EatTheInvaders #VirginiaPiedmont #RootedInThePiedmont #WildHarvest #ConservationInAction #SustainableLiving

🎉 Big news! Liliana has been nominated for Jeff Corwin's Jr. Ranger program! 🐾 One lucky young explorer will earn a $20,000 prize, learn alongside wildlife expert Jeff Corwin, and be featured in Ranger Rick magazine! 🌿

Lili’s love for nature runs deep—from tracking animals to tending her garden—and now she has a chance to share it with the world. 💚

🗓️ Voting begins May 19—stay tuned to support our little naturalist!

@wildcorwin @jrrangerofficial

#JrRanger #JeffCorwin #RangerRick #YoungExplorer #KidsInNature #RootedInThePiedmont

🎉 Big news! Liliana has been nominated for Jeff Corwin's Jr. Ranger program! 🐾 One lucky young explorer will earn a $20,000 prize, learn alongside wildlife expert Jeff Corwin, and be featured in Ranger Rick magazine! 🌿

Lili’s love for nature runs deep—from tracking animals to tending her garden—and now she has a chance to share it with the world. 💚

🗓️ Voting begins May 19—stay tuned to support our little naturalist!

@wildcorwin @jrrangerofficial

#JrRanger #JeffCorwin #RangerRick #YoungExplorer #KidsInNature #RootedInThePiedmont

🌿 “Write about how nature is beautiful,” my daughter said.
So I did—because today, on #EarthDay, I’m reminded just how right she is. 💚

This week on the blog, I reflect on exploring the woods with my kids and letting their curiosity guide us back to what really matters. We also share a favorite nature-inspired bookstore for children, The BookWorm.

Let’s raise kids who feel at home in the wild. Who protect what they love. Who believe nature is more than just beautiful—it’s essential.

🌎 Link in Bio

#RootedInThePiedmont #EarthDay2025 #NatureIsBeautiful #FamilyInNature #ConservationStartsYoung #PiedmontParenting #OutdoorLearning #NatureBooks #MontessoriAtHome #KidsOutside

🌿 “Write about how nature is beautiful,” my daughter said.
So I did—because today, on #EarthDay, I’m reminded just how right she is. 💚

This week on the blog, I reflect on exploring the woods with my kids and letting their curiosity guide us back to what really matters. We also share a favorite nature-inspired bookstore for children, The BookWorm.

Let’s raise kids who feel at home in the wild. Who protect what they love. Who believe nature is more than just beautiful—it’s essential.

🌎 Link in Bio

#RootedInThePiedmont #EarthDay2025 #NatureIsBeautiful #FamilyInNature #ConservationStartsYoung #PiedmontParenting #OutdoorLearning #NatureBooks #MontessoriAtHome #KidsOutside

Spring = mushrooms, sunshine, and FARMERS MARKETS 🌼🌿
From Warrenton to The Plains, Sperryville to Charlottesville—there are so many places to shop fresh, local, and handmade this season.

I used to manage the market in Sperryville, so I know the heart behind every table and tent 💚

Tap the link in bio for my favorite regional markets to visit this spring 🍓🧺
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#VirginiaPiedmont #FarmersMarketFinds #RootedInThePiedmont #SupportLocal #SpringVibes #FarmFresh

Spring = mushrooms, sunshine, and FARMERS MARKETS 🌼🌿
From Warrenton to The Plains, Sperryville to Charlottesville—there are so many places to shop fresh, local, and handmade this season.

I used to manage the market in Sperryville, so I know the heart behind every table and tent 💚

Tap the link in bio for my favorite regional markets to visit this spring 🍓🧺
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#VirginiaPiedmont #FarmersMarketFinds #RootedInThePiedmont #SupportLocal #SpringVibes #FarmFresh

Our first piece of merch came in this week! Diving into this blog head first and I’m excited for what’s to come. Thank you for joining me on this journey. 💕

Our first piece of merch came in this week! Diving into this blog head first and I’m excited for what’s to come. Thank you for joining me on this journey. 💕

Cherishing one of my dump site finds. This old Thompson’s Diary milk bottle dates to the early 1960s and was found on an old dumping ground on our property that included artifacts dating from 1900 to 1970. It lies between an old rock mill and a long-abandoned road that was identified by my old colleague Kristie Kendall. Shout out to @thisnewoldhouse3 for helping us learn about the history of our land.

Cherishing one of my dump site finds. This old Thompson’s Diary milk bottle dates to the early 1960s and was found on an old dumping ground on our property that included artifacts dating from 1900 to 1970. It lies between an old rock mill and a long-abandoned road that was identified by my old colleague Kristie Kendall. Shout out to @thisnewoldhouse3 for helping us learn about the history of our land.

Spring in the Virginia Piedmont = wildflowers, muddy boots, and events that get the whole family outside. 🌼👟

I’ve rounded up 3 upcoming family-friendly events that are fun, educational, and full of fresh air. These are outings we’ve loved in the past, complete with my “mom-tested” family-friendly ratings. 😉

Check out the latest post on Rooted in the Virginia Piedmont for all the details. Link in bio!
#RootedInTheVAPiedmont #FamilyFun #VirginiaPiedmont #NatureLovers #LocalEvents

Spring in the Virginia Piedmont = wildflowers, muddy boots, and events that get the whole family outside. 🌼👟

I’ve rounded up 3 upcoming family-friendly events that are fun, educational, and full of fresh air. These are outings we’ve loved in the past, complete with my “mom-tested” family-friendly ratings. 😉

Check out the latest post on Rooted in the Virginia Piedmont for all the details. Link in bio!
#RootedInTheVAPiedmont #FamilyFun #VirginiaPiedmont #NatureLovers #LocalEvents

After I wrote my blog post of forest composition changes and a reduced mushroom harvest, Mother Nature decided to prove me wrong and blessed us with a few spring miracles. 🍄

If you want to know where to find me these next few days, I’ll be in the woods. 🌳

In the meantime, the first Rooted in the Virginia Piedmont newsletter is LIVE and I hope you enjoy reading it!✨🌿

This week’s edition covers:
🌸 Bluebell walks
📈 A peek at our blog launch stats
🛍️ The debut of our little online shop
🪴 And reflections on why I started this journey in the first place

📬 Link in Bio

If you love conservation, local stories, or just want a look at life in the Piedmont, I’d be so happy to have you follow along.

Got a story or nonprofit worth featuring? Send it my way — I’d love to connect! 💚

#RootedInTheVirginiaPiedmont #PiedmontLiving #Conservation #VirginiaBloggers #OutdoorEducation #BluebellSeason #LocalNonprofits #FamilyFarmLife #Morels #Mushrooms

After I wrote my blog post of forest composition changes and a reduced mushroom harvest, Mother Nature decided to prove me wrong and blessed us with a few spring miracles. 🍄

If you want to know where to find me these next few days, I’ll be in the woods. 🌳

In the meantime, the first Rooted in the Virginia Piedmont newsletter is LIVE and I hope you enjoy reading it!✨🌿

This week’s edition covers:
🌸 Bluebell walks
📈 A peek at our blog launch stats
🛍️ The debut of our little online shop
🪴 And reflections on why I started this journey in the first place

📬 Link in Bio

If you love conservation, local stories, or just want a look at life in the Piedmont, I’d be so happy to have you follow along.

Got a story or nonprofit worth featuring? Send it my way — I’d love to connect! 💚

#RootedInTheVirginiaPiedmont #PiedmontLiving #Conservation #VirginiaBloggers #OutdoorEducation #BluebellSeason #LocalNonprofits #FamilyFarmLife #Morels #Mushrooms

A perfect spring morning at Bonny Brook Farm. 💙

We joined @piedmontenviron for their 22nd annual Bluebell Walk and couldn’t have asked for a better way to welcome the season. The bluebells were in full bloom, but the real magic was in the experience—open fields to run through, puddles to stomp in, and creeks to explore.

Our kids learned about the wild things that live beneath the surface of Cedar Run and left muddy, happy, and exhausted. 🤩

Grateful for the work PEC, @clifton.institute, @blueridgeprism, and Mike and Margrete Stevens have done to protect and restore this land—and for the reminder that conservation isn’t just about preservation, it’s about connection.

#BluebellWalk #VirginiaBluebells #PiedmontVirginia #SpringInVirginia #CreekExplorers #RootedInTheVirginiaPiedmont #Conservation

A perfect spring morning at Bonny Brook Farm. 💙

We joined @piedmontenviron for their 22nd annual Bluebell Walk and couldn’t have asked for a better way to welcome the season. The bluebells were in full bloom, but the real magic was in the experience—open fields to run through, puddles to stomp in, and creeks to explore.

Our kids learned about the wild things that live beneath the surface of Cedar Run and left muddy, happy, and exhausted. 🤩

Grateful for the work PEC, @clifton.institute, @blueridgeprism, and Mike and Margrete Stevens have done to protect and restore this land—and for the reminder that conservation isn’t just about preservation, it’s about connection.

#BluebellWalk #VirginiaBluebells #PiedmontVirginia #SpringInVirginia #CreekExplorers #RootedInTheVirginiaPiedmont #Conservation

📬 Stay Rooted & In the Know! 🌿

Want to be the first to hear about local events, upcoming blog posts, nonprofit spotlights, and more? ✨

Subscribe to Rooted in the Virginia Piedmont and never miss a moment. From conservation stories to family-friendly adventures, I’ve got stories and insights just for you. 💚

👉 Tap the link in bio to join the list!

#RootedInTheVirginiaPiedmont #CommunityMatters #PiedmontLiving #ConservationCulture #LocalLove

📬 Stay Rooted & In the Know! 🌿

Want to be the first to hear about local events, upcoming blog posts, nonprofit spotlights, and more? ✨

Subscribe to Rooted in the Virginia Piedmont and never miss a moment. From conservation stories to family-friendly adventures, I’ve got stories and insights just for you. 💚

👉 Tap the link in bio to join the list!

#RootedInTheVirginiaPiedmont #CommunityMatters #PiedmontLiving #ConservationCulture #LocalLove

Spring magic in the Virginia Piedmont…

The bluebells are blooming—just for a moment—and we’re soaking up every bit of their short-lived beauty. 💙💜🌿 These native wildflowers burst into bloom along streambanks and forest floors, offering early nourishment for bees, butterflies, and all sorts of tiny springtime visitors.

This weekend, you have two special chances to see them in bloom at Bonny Brook Farm:

🌱 April 12 at 10 a.m. – Town & Country Nature Walk™ with @brmconservancy
🌱 April 13 – 22nd Annual Bluebell Walk with @piedmontenviron, honoring the life and legacy of Mike Stevens

Read more and see why these blooms mean so much to our family and community on the blog—link in bio!

#VirginiaBluebells #SpringInVirginia #NativePlants #PiedmontVirginia #RootedInTheVirginiaPiedmont #NatureWalks #Conservation

Spring magic in the Virginia Piedmont…

The bluebells are blooming—just for a moment—and we’re soaking up every bit of their short-lived beauty. 💙💜🌿 These native wildflowers burst into bloom along streambanks and forest floors, offering early nourishment for bees, butterflies, and all sorts of tiny springtime visitors.

This weekend, you have two special chances to see them in bloom at Bonny Brook Farm:

🌱 April 12 at 10 a.m. – Town & Country Nature Walk™ with @brmconservancy
🌱 April 13 – 22nd Annual Bluebell Walk with @piedmontenviron, honoring the life and legacy of Mike Stevens

Read more and see why these blooms mean so much to our family and community on the blog—link in bio!

#VirginiaBluebells #SpringInVirginia #NativePlants #PiedmontVirginia #RootedInTheVirginiaPiedmont #NatureWalks #Conservation

🌿 Something New... 🌿

For a while now, I’ve been feeling a calling to create a space where I can share stories about the people, places, and values that make the Virginia Piedmont so special.

After ten years of living, working, parenting, and planting roots in this region, I’m launching a new blog: Rooted in the Virginia Piedmont.

It’s a personal project—a place for reflection, storytelling, and connection. I’ll be writing about conservation, community, outdoor education, and share some moments that bring joy and make this place and space special.

If you love this region like I do, I hope you’ll follow along. 💚

📍 First post is live!
🔗 Link in bio

#RootedInTheVirginiaPiedmont #ConservationMatters #VirginiaPiedmont #CommunityFirst #OutdoorEducation #RuralLife #CountryLiving #GetOutdoors #LifestyleBlog #BlogPost #NewBlog #Conservation #Agriculture #Philanthropy #GivingBack

🌿 Something New... 🌿

For a while now, I’ve been feeling a calling to create a space where I can share stories about the people, places, and values that make the Virginia Piedmont so special.

After ten years of living, working, parenting, and planting roots in this region, I’m launching a new blog: Rooted in the Virginia Piedmont.

It’s a personal project—a place for reflection, storytelling, and connection. I’ll be writing about conservation, community, outdoor education, and share some moments that bring joy and make this place and space special.

If you love this region like I do, I hope you’ll follow along. 💚

📍 First post is live!
🔗 Link in bio

#RootedInTheVirginiaPiedmont #ConservationMatters #VirginiaPiedmont #CommunityFirst #OutdoorEducation #RuralLife #CountryLiving #GetOutdoors #LifestyleBlog #BlogPost #NewBlog #Conservation #Agriculture #Philanthropy #GivingBack

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