The title of this work, “Marine Totem with Osprey Nest”, carries a reverence. The idea of a totem invokes a spirituality, rooted in the indigenous belief of humankind’s kinship with nature. More secularly, this concept describes something that acts as a respected symbol.

The Mariners’ Forest houses a unique collection of native plants. Our team is working to ensure the health of this incredible resource for generations to come.

On October 17 - 20, 2024 a community science event called “Catch the King,” led by Wetlands Watch with the support of numerous local environmental partners, including The Mariners’ Museum and Park, will give the community the ability to help monitor the flooding from king tides in coastal Virginia. Learn more about the event and other ways you can get involved in protecting our local watersheds. 

What our eyes and minds understand – at a distance- as literal, changes with each approaching step we take. What was the solid form of a fisherman in his boat, dissolves into thousands and thousands of fractals of light and color.