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Haley Huie
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
When Fauquier and Rappahannock County residents think of nature, one man’s name often comes to mind.
John Trott, affectionately described as an avid outdoors man and nature lover by his friends, is revered as one of the most well-known nature scholars in the state, and members of two local organizations have teamed up to produce a collection of his essays.
The book, titled “The Virginia Naturalist,” was copublished by the Virginia Native Plant Society and Middleburg Garden Club. The essays were originally published bi-weekly in the Fauquier Times-Democrat and covered wildlife, plants and ideas inspired by bucolic life. f
Proceeds from the $20, 450-page, book will be used as a fund-raiser for the two groups.
Trott grew up in rural North Carolina and lived in Flint Hill with his wife, Lee, for several years. The couple was active in lectures and projects involving preservation initiatives, according to Mary Ann Gibbons, one of the women who compiled the essays.
“John was a great teacher. He always had something to tell you,” she said.
During his career, Trott worked with the Mediera School as the head naturalist.
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