Nature

Within the boundaries of George Washington Birthplace National Monument, a complex association of cultural landscapes combines with the natural resources and ecosystems to offer places for exploration and reflection.
 
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    Animals

    Familiarize yourself with the animals who live in the park.

  • Artist, Tim Scheirer, reconstruction of extinct Miocene long-snouted eurhinodelphinid dolphin

    Paleontology

    Learn about the park's irreplaceable paleontological resources.

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    Plants

    Discover the variety of plants in the park.

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    Climate Change

     
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    3 minutes, 12 seconds

    How do we protect our vulnerable cultural sites? At George Washington Birthplace National Monument, an intern gathers data so park staff can monitor how storms and increased erosion are affecting sites that tell the story of our nation.

    Last updated: September 13, 2021

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