Entries by Heather Safford

Interested in being a Roving Naturalist?

Photo: Huntley Meadows Park, View from Observation Tower, by Jerry Nissley   Huntley Meadows Park is looking for a Roving Naturalist. If you are interested in providing on-site naturalist interpretation and being outside in this beautiful park, and are interested in the stewardship of the park’s natural and cultural resources, they are looking for a […]

National Public Lands Day – Volunteer at a Fairfax County Park!

Photo: Fairfax County Park Authority Since 1994, National Public Lands Day (September 27, 2025) has mobilized volunteers of all ages to engage in a celebration of service and stewardship of America’s public lands. The event is the largest single-day national volunteer effort to preserve, restore, improve and enjoy America’s public lands. The Fairfax County Park […]

Upcoming Fairfax County Stream Monitoring Opportunities

Photo: J. Quinn The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD) monitors several streams throughout Fairfax County during their scheduled stream monitoring workshops throughout the year. These workshops engage volunteers in collecting data, with scheduled monitoring sessions at least twice a year at each location. NVSWCD trains volunteers to assess ecological conditions in streams […]

Green Spring Garden Seeking Gardeners

Photo: Courtesy of Green Springs Garden Join the Green Spring Gardeners to help keep them growing and enhance garden grounds for visitor enjoyment and education. Additional volunteer gardeners are welcome to help the horticulture teams. As a volunteer gardener, you will assist with all phases of gardening including propagation, transplanting, mulching, weeding, watering and harvesting. […]