Entries by Janet Quinn

Volunteers Needed for Earth Day Fairfax 2024, April 20th

Image: Wonder Wagon, courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority Saturday, April 20, 2024 Various shifts Sully Historic Site 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly Sign up here. Join Fairfax County’s largest official Earth Day Event! Earth Day Fairfax is a day-long extravaganza featuring workshops, vendors, and activities to help us improve our environment and health. The […]

Earth Day Fairfax, April 20th

Image:  Fairfax County Park Authority Saturday, April 20, 2024 10am – 4pm Sully Historic Site 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly Free admission, parking $10 per car Discover the world around you with hands-on activities, games, entertainment and fun at Earth Day 2024. See the inaugural Wonder Wagon, Fairfax County Park Authority’s Mobile Nature Center! Enjoy […]

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Seeks Volunteers

Photo courtesy of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, VA has long had a native plant collection. This collection plays an important role in educating students and the general public about regional native plant conservation. During the last few years, the native plant collection did not receive the attention it needs to thrive. […]

FMN Quarterly Chapter Meeting, March 19th

Photo: Doug Tallamy by University of Delaware Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7 pm Virtual Email [email protected] for the Zoom link Fairfax Master Naturalists’ Quarterly Chapter meeting will consist of a short business meeting followed by a presentation by Doug Tallamy. The title of his presentation is: “The Nature of Oaks.” Oaks sustain a complex and […]

The Black Vultures of Langley Fork Park

Not just for Bluebirds, Langley Fork Park in Mclean is home to Black Vultures.  The large hole cavity (in photograph center) is the entrance to their extended canopy nest. Photos and article by FMN Stephen Tzikas I have been monitoring the Bluebird trails at Langley Fork Park in McLean for the last 3 years.  With […]

NVSWCD Seedling Sale is Coming!

Photo:  Francesco Gallarotti on Unsplash The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to share another year of seedlings with you! This year they are featuring a Nectar Lovers package and a Songbird Friendly package. Descriptions and pictures of the seedlings in each one are available on our website. They understand that their […]

Sangha Stewards Applications Open Now!

Image courtesy of Earth Sangha Sangha Stewards Application here. Earth Sangha is excited to announce that they’re opening applications for their Sangha Steward program! The Sangha Stewards is a way for volunteers looking for more independent and technical work to join them at their nursery, field sites, and office to help them manage more complex […]

Submit Your Best Bird Photos to the 2024 Audubon Photography Awards, deadline February 28th

Photo: Green-winged Teals, James Fatemi/Audubon Photography Awards The 2024 Audubon Photography Awards is now accepting photographs until February 28. This prestigious contest attracts photographers from around the country to compete for 9 prizes. Winning photographs will be published in Audubon’s Magazine and on their website. We have wonderful natural resources here in Virginia and some very talented […]