@amber_capron

Mother, gardener, animal lover, event coordinator, nonprofit consultant, she/her

 Virginia, USA
Joined October 2012
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Our persimmon tree has produced fruit for the first time!
A small American persimmon on the end of a branch against a backdrop of yellow tree leaves.

ALT A small American persimmon on the end of a branch against a backdrop of yellow tree leaves.

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In a win for conservation, Nansemond Indian Nation is given back ancestral land wvtf.org/news/2022-10-25/in-…

In a win for conservation, Nansemond Indian Nation is given back ancestral land

Last week, the Nansemond Indian Nation was given back 504 acres of their ancestral lands in Suffolk County.For the seven federally recognized Tribes in Virginia, getting back ancestral lands for...

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What Mehmet Oz means when he says abortion should be between "a woman, her doctor, and local political leaders." #PASenateDebate Thx @amyschumer
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Today is the last day to submit a public comment opposing the 2022 proposed model policies! Submit a public comment before 11:59 pm: bit.ly/2022VATownHall #TransYouthBelongVA
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“If lessons are differentiated, why are tests standardized?”
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I go down to the shore in the morning
and depending on the hour the waves
are rolling in or moving out,
and I say, oh, I am miserable,
what shall–
what should I do? And the sea says
in its lovely voice:
Excuse me, I have work to do. —Mary Oliver
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Vacationing on OBX as a child, I was obsessed with the red wolves released into the Alligator River NWR. Extinct in the wild, the future of the species hung on those 8 wolves. 35yrs later, I’m here with my kids, watching, listening. 6 pups born this year. There’s still hope.
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Just when we thought mosquitos were going to be the only wildlife we’d spot, this mama and two cubs crossed the road in front of us. Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge has the highest concentration of black bears on the eastern seaboard.
Mother black bear at dusk at the edge of the swamp with a glowing orange sky in the background.

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WHAT KILLED THE CRABS? The official story is something like “a billion snow crabs disappeared.” If that sounds fishy to you, keep reading. Let’s dive into the ecology, oceanography, & geopolitical history of the Bering Sea. A science thread on crabs, corruption, & collapse: 🦀
CBS EVENING NEWS > Alaska snow crab season canceled as officials investigate disappearance of an estimated 1 billion crabs

ALT CBS EVENING NEWS > Alaska snow crab season canceled as officials investigate disappearance of an estimated 1 billion crabs

News 1 billion crabs go missing, causing cancellation of Alaskan snow crab season

ALT News 1 billion crabs go missing, causing cancellation of Alaskan snow crab season

Alaska Canceled Snow Crab Season for the First Time Ever Because All the Crabs Are Gone

ALT Alaska Canceled Snow Crab Season for the First Time Ever Because All the Crabs Are Gone

The Washington Post Alaska’s snow crabs have disappeared. Where they went is a mystery.

ALT The Washington Post Alaska’s snow crabs have disappeared. Where they went is a mystery.

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Now *this* is a pumpkin spice I approve of!
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA@CASPCA15 Oct 2022
Pumpkin Spice Pancake is one of the big dogs at the shelter & through tomorrow night, we are waiving adoption fees for all adult dogs over 40 pounds! Big Dogs = Big Love! Come in to meet them all. caspca.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog…
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This Indigenous Peoples Day, learn about Virginia's 11 state-recognized tribes and their rich history. #IndigenousPeoplesDay bit.ly/3rO4AVe – at Richmond, VA
Graphic showing the logos of Virginia’s state recognized tribes and Sen. McClellan logo. Text: Learn about Virginia’s 11 state-recognized tribes and their rich history. Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

ALT Graphic showing the logos of Virginia’s state recognized tribes and Sen. McClellan logo. Text: Learn about Virginia’s 11 state-recognized tribes and their rich history. Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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Be diligent and check your child's candy this year, just found an invasive silver carp shoved inside a Milky Way. No words.
A photo of an invasive silver carp (fish) laying among the fractured contents of a candy bar. [Used carp photo by Bradon Brown]

ALT A photo of an invasive silver carp (fish) laying among the fractured contents of a candy bar. [Used carp photo by Bradon Brown]

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***Alarm Bells*** theguardian.com/commentisfre…

The most terrifying case of all is about to be heard by the US supreme court | Steven Donziger

If the court upholds the rogue ‘Independent State Legislature’ theory, it would put the US squarely on the path to authoritarianism

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“Whoever is doing this has managed to make phone calls relating to specific schools, reach the correct dispatchers, and give specific information about local school districts and threats within them without being caught.” npr.org/2022/10/07/112724270…

False calls about active school shooters are rising. Behind them is a strange pattern

In September, schools across the country started getting hoax calls that active shooters were on their campuses. But nearly one month in, there are more questions than ever.

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I so hope this happens. With everything that Montpelier has been through over the past year seems like poetic justice.
Jeff E. Schapiro@JeffESchapiro6 Oct 2022
“‘How amazing would it be if the superstar brought her music to Montpelier, Madison’s historic home in Virginia?’ the foundation wrote in a blog post.” wric.com/news/virginia-news/…

Montpelier invites Lizzo to play James Madison’s home after crystal flute concert

The Montpelier Foundation, which oversees the plantation home of founding father James Madison, has extended an invitation for singer Lizzo to visit the presidential estate after she made headlines…

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Grateful to @k12albemarle for this....
AlbemarleCountySchls@k12albemarle5 Oct 2022
The Albemarle County School Board said today that it “respectfully but vigorously” disagrees with a newly proposed state policy that would reduce protections for transgender and gender-expansive students. The statement is available on the ACPS website. bit.ly/3C93bh6
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💕If a school doesn’t have a resident facility dog, then visits from therapy dogs are the next best thing. Too many benefits to list.💕
Paula M. Gately@Gatelytweets3 Oct 2022
Sully the Therapy Dog visited @stonypointschl this morning ❤️
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Irin Carmon@irin3 Oct 2022
Never seen anything like this before. (Typed while feeding my newborn.)
Katie Darling@katie4louisiana3 Oct 2022
Louisiana ranks 50th in crime, 48th in education, and 46th in health care. I’m running for Congress to stop this race to the bottom because our children deserve better.
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