Indigenous Voices: Discover the beauty of Nanjemoy Creek

Indigenous Voices: Discover the beauty of Nanjemoy Creek

Nanjemoy Creek is known as the “green thumb” of the Potomac River, as it remains so well-forested and pristine. This is in large part thanks to the efforts of the Piscataway people and their efforts to protect their ancestral home.

Hear from Piscataway nation member and Indigenous scholar Gabby Tayac about the connection her people have to Nanjemoy, their history along side it, and how its beauty still inspires her today.

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Indigenous Voices: Discover the beauty of Nanjemoy Creek

Indigenous Voices: Discover the beauty of Nanjemoy Creek

Nanjemoy Creek is known as the “green thumb” of the Potomac River, as it remains so well-forested and pristine. This is in large part thanks to the efforts of the Piscataway people and their efforts to protect their ancestral home.

Hear from Piscataway nation member and Indigenous scholar Gabby Tayac about the connection her people have to Nanjemoy, their history along side it, and how its beauty still inspires her today.

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Indigenous Voices: Discover the hidden beauty of Nanjemoy Creek

Indigenous Voices: Discover the hidden beauty of Nanjemoy Creek

Nanjemoy Creek is known as the “green thumb” of the Potomac River, as it remains so well-forested and pristine. This is in large part thanks to the efforts of the Piscataway people and their efforts to protect their ancestral home.

Hear from Piscataway nation member and Indigenous scholar Gabby Tayac about the connection her people have to Nanjemoy, their history along side it, and how its beauty still inspires her today.

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Photo Essay: The Value of Scenic Beauty

Photo Essay: The Value of Scenic Beauty

As the leaves start to change and the hills are painted with warm fall colors, it's easy to appreciate the beauty of our natural landscapes. 

Protecting privately owned lands conserves local streams and wildlife habitat, but it also provides the beautiful scenery we all love to enjoy. Take a look at some of the beautiful views we're protecting with conservation easements.

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Photo Essay: The Value of Natural Habitats

Photo Essay: The Value of Natural Habitats

If you're like us, hearing about development plans on an otherwise untouched riverside property can be a call to action. 

But why does it matter if a hayfield is turned into a subdivision or if a wetland is filled in? Tracy from Team Potomac takes a look at the importance of different types of habitat to explain how conservation affects each and every one of us. 

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