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Grazing the Capitol Grounds February 03, 2014 By: Andria Leo 0 Comments The Capitol Grounds have long been a haven for wildlife, with residents ranging from squirrels to red-tailed hawks to a red fox. But sheep? If it had been left up to one Virginia farmer more than 90... Continue Reading »	Squirrels on Capitol Grounds April 11, 2013 By: Andria Leo 0 Comments When walking across the Capitol Grounds there is one critter that can consistently be seen out and about – the squirrel. When did squirrels first come to Washington, D.C. and how did they end up here... Continue Reading »
Saving Life & Limb: AOC Arborists September 25, 2012 By: Franklin Bradley 0 Comments Year round, I often notice Architect of the Capitol employees perched high in the trees above. I love the large, beautiful trees across Capitol Hill—they are longest standing witnesses of the history... Continue Reading »