Article and photo by Plant NOVA Natives If your yard sits in the blazing sun in the summer, it may have already occurred to you that a native shade tree would benefit you tremendously. But even if your yard is already graced by one or more mature tree, you should give some serious thought as […]
Photo courtesy Lewis HS Monday May 23rd from 12:50 pm to 2:50 pm and/or Wednesday May 25th from 7:45 am – 9:45 am John R. Lewis High School, 6540 Franconia Rd, Springfield, VA International Baccalaureate Environmental 11th and 12th grade students investigated environmental issues, developed goals/steps, and made some “good trouble” environmental action for the […]
Article and all photos by FMN Robin Duska Reprinted with permission from Northern Virginia Bird Club, originally published in The Siskin, April 2022 The prospect of birding near volcanos and in cloud forest drew me to Bill Volkert and Connie Ramthun’s February 2022 tour to Nicaragua. Likely because of its perennially fraught political climate and, […]
Article and all photos by FMN Stephen Tzikas Feature photo: 11/15/16 Sun dog observed from East Falls Church Metro Station near sunset. One can see the smaller left Sun dog over a building. The brighter Sun is on the right. A long time ago, probably at a flea market, I saw a used book for […]
An annual report is a story. The FMN annual report is all about our members. The report allows us to share what we’re doing, how we’re making a difference, and who we are supporting. The report offers a glimpse into the future and where we’re headed. The infographic below is a summary created by our […]
Article by FMN Stephen Tzikas Reprinted from Virginia Bluebird Society The Bird Box, Spring 2022, with permission. In 2021 I volunteered to be a bluebird monitor at Langley Fork Park in McLean, Virginia. It is one of many citizen science programs promoted by the Virginia Master Naturalists and managed by the Virginia Bluebird Society (VBS). […]
Photo: Luke Franke Fairfax County Park Authority is expanding its education on the importance of dark skies. Light pollution has negative effects on wildlife, plants, people, energy consumption, and human health. They are looking to celebrate international dark sky awareness week Home – International Dark Sky Week with some educational blogs and events. Are there any […]
Photo: Gordon Atkins, GBBC Thursday, April 14,2022 7 – 8:30pm Where: ONLINE ASNV Members: $10 Non-members: $20 Register here. Wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom will be joined by photographer Molly Riley to discuss all things related to bird photography, from lens and camera choices, to autofocus settings. They will not only talk about how to […]
Photo courtesy of Plant NOVA Natives Northern Virginia’s oldest and best-loved trees are in danger, and the threat is in plain sight – and yet there are few who can see it. But help is on the way! Tree Rescuers – a new community education and outreach program – is shining a light on non-native […]
Photo: Ed Haas Thursday, April 14, 2022 7 – 8 pm Ages 16-Adult Free Register here by April 12th; enter activity number 206201006 in the search. Learn about Reston’s participation in the national citizen science project, Caterpillars Count! Volunteers are needed to collect weekly data on the abundance and phenology of caterpillars and other arthropods […]