Photo: Jerry Nissley Mason Neck State Park7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079(Meet at the Visitor’s Center)Saturday, September 25, 20219 am Can you help keep Mason Neck State Park looking good? The Potomac and Occoquan Rivers bring trash of all kinds to the shores of the Park. The Friends of Mason Neck State Park will […]
Review by FMN David Gorsline Musician, traveler, and nature writer Jonathan Meiburg begins his book with a mystery: who — or what — killed bird G7? Eventually, he answers that question. Along the way, into his story of caracaras living and extinct, he packs 16 pages of excellent color photographs, a magpie’s collection of 50 […]
Photo: Fred Siskind Wednesday, October 20, 20217 pmZoomRegister here. Join Friends of Dyke Marsh for Greg Butcher’s presentation on wintering waterbirds. Mr. Butcher will introduce the diversity of waterbirds that spend the winter in Northern Virginia and explain the difference between waterbirds and waterfowl. He will also review citizen science studies and conservation needs for […]
Photos and article by FMN Jill Spohn During a talk by Douglas W. Tallamy, an entomologist at the University of Delaware, he suggested controlling mosquitos at the larval stage instead of the adult stage. Spraying adult stage mosquitos requires spraying at such high concentration that it kills all insects, not just mosquitos which results in […]
Dr. Chris Haney photo courtesy of ASNV Mondays and Wednesdays, October 4 – November 15, 20217-8 pmField trips: October 16 (Rain Date: 23); November 6 (Rain Date: 13)Where: VIRTUALCost: $150 member/$175 non-member online only; $250 member/$275 non-member online and field tripsMore information and register here. Are you new to birding and want to learn more […]
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Annandale, VA. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks) , a facility of Fairfax County Park Authority, is hiring a scout program coordinator naturalist. This position is responsible for coordinating a team of three to prepare, present and coordinate the site’s boy and girl scout programming plus prepare and present other family programs. The position requires someone […]
GET YOUR BRAIN WET! Join Friends of Accotink Creek to get trash out of our waterways while participating in the International Coastal Cleanup in Fairfax County. Saturday, September 18, 2021 Cleanup Locations: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Accotink Creek at Fullerton Road bridge , Directions 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Accotink Creek at Franconia-Springfield […]
Tuesday, September 14, 20212-3:30 pmRegister here. Join Audubon Naturalist Society for this FREE 90-minute roundtable hosted by ANS’s Taking Nature Black Conference, with sponsorship from the U.S. Forest Service’s Office of Urban and Community Forestry. This discussion will help elevate holistic strategies that connect the green movement with second chance/re-entry programs, services, and advocacy with […]
Wednesday, September 15, 20214-5 pmWebinarRegister here. Peak raptor migration is almost here! Are you ready to observe hawks, eagles, falcons, and more, heading South? In this webinar, you’ll learn when and where to find migrating raptors this fall. You’ll also get an up-close look at a live raptor on camera and learn more about these […]
Photo: Plant NOVA Natives As more and more people buy native plants to beautify their yards, control stormwater and attract birds and butterflies, they are discovering additional opportunities to harmonize their property with the local ecosystem while maintaining a beautiful landscape. They are dropping some of their standard yard chores in favor of a slightly […]