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Entries by Janet Quinn
Virginia Association for Environmental Education seeks conference proposals, deadline Sep. 27th
2020 Virginia Association for Environmental Education Conference- EE for EverybodEE Sweet Briar College, Amherst VA 26-28 February 2020 This conference is a celebration of and call of action for efforts to make environmental education in Virginia more equitable and inclusive for all audiences and the diverse field we all know it can be. Proposals that […]
Project FeederWatch Workshop, Nov. 9th
National Wildlife Federation 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston 20190 Saturday, 9 November 2019 9 – 11 am Project FeederWatch is the easiest citizen science you will ever do! From the comfort of your home, you simply count the winter birds that visit your feeders and report your data to Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This FREE […]
100th NVSWCD Green Breakfast, Sep. 14th
Fairfax County Government Center 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA Saturday, 14 September 2019 8:30 am Walking Tour of Fairfax County Government Center Stormwater Infrastructure To celebrate the 100th Green Breakfast, you are invited to join us for a tour of the Fairfax County Government Center Stormwater Infrastructure. Please Note: Special Location! We will meet […]
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park: Part-Time Assistant Resource Technician needed
Agency: Park Authority Job#: ELT-FCPA-19020 Salary: $10-13/hour Hours: Up to 900 hrs./year. Hours vary. 15-30 hours per week. Some nights, weekends and holidays required. Note: This is a temporary seasonal position, March-November. Duties: Assists with maintenance of 600+ acres of natural and cultural resource based parkland including grounds and trails. Assists with gardening of kitchen, […]
Earth Sangha fall open house and native plant sale
Wild Plant Nursery 6100 Cloud Drive, Springfield VA Sunday, 22 September 2019 10am – 2pm Click here for the Wild Plant Nursery Species List. The Fall is really the best time to visit the Earth Sangha nursery. In the Spring, plants are still emerging from winter dormancy, and so they cannot offer as many species. […]
Raptor Education and Photo Encounter, Oct. 19th
Mason Neck State Park Picnic Area 7301 High Point Rd, Lorton, VA 22079 Saturday, 19 October 2019 Two sessions: 10am or 1pm $65 for either of the two 90-minute sessions Would you like the opportunity to photograph magnificent raptors from just 10 feet away? Imagine being close to owls and hawks with your camera in […]
Friends of Mason Neck Owl Moon Meeting, Sep. 14th
Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center 7301 High Point Rd, Lorton, VA 22079 Saturday, 14 September 2019 7 – 9 pm Imagine sitting outside in the Park as the evening skies grow dim. The sounds of the night erupt as the park’s wildlife begins its nocturnal prowl. You might hear the call of a coyote […]
HOAs and condo associations: Sustainable solutions to landscaping headaches, Oct. 4th & Nov. 2nd
Northern Virginia Community College, Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center Annandale Campus, Annandale VA Friday, October 4 or Saturday, November 2 (Choose one date to attend. The content will be identical.) 9:30am – 1 pm Is your community association board dealing with erosion or flooding problems? Is your property management company paying to maintain a lot […]
Rain gardens for homeowners workshop, Sep. 21st
Sully Government Center 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly VA Saturday, 21 September 2019 10am – 12 pm Come to this FREE workshop to learn about designing and planting a rain garden at your home! Rain gardens, also known as bioretention areas, are attractive landscape features that allow rain water and snow melt to infiltrate into the […]