Speaking of invasives, I am excited to note that the Weed Batallion at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, aka "the Wee Bees"
was awarded the "Outstanding Volunteer Project" award from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. This team of Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers has contributed over 1500 hours to managing invasive plants at the nature preserve and educating other people about invasive species issues. Great job, team!