Hi River Roaders, This week I’d like to share some recent images that I just found interesting. One of our trails is lined with art works created by our children. … read more

As we start a new Congregational year, I expect we will each need to find pathways to growing together in community, spirit, and service. Some may be familiar. Some may … read more

Hi River Roaders, This last week has seen both heavy rain as well as brilliant sun. This combination has intensified the flowers, fruits, and fungi on our grounds. If you … read more

Hi River Roaders, The Dog Days of August are the hottest, most humid days of summer, when Sirius, the Dog Star, is bright in the night sky. It’s a great … read more

Earlier this spring Deb Peck and I were working on the grounds and I showed her a photo of an unknown butterfly that I had taken earlier in the day. … read more

Hi River Roaders, The journey to becoming an appreciator and protector of our natural world is often enabled by experiences where one discovers the “wonders of nature”. This week, I’m … read more

Hi River Roaders, This week, I’m taking over this blog for my dad. For those who don’t know me, I am Andrew Saliunas, a rising Junior at Saint Mary’s College … read more

Hi River Roaders, Along with our mature trees, our ferns are another defining characteristic of our grounds. They add an element of texture at the ground level, framing blooming plants … read more

Our tree canopy is defining characteristic of River Road grounds. Our trees give us shade; feed animals, birds, and insects; absorb our storm water, absorb CO2, and help make our … read more