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 […]
Monday, September 20, 20217-9 pmZoomEmail vmnfairfax@gmail.com for the link Fairfax Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists will hold their Quarterly Chapter Meeting in a remote format on Monday, September 20 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We’re not quite ready to hold in-person meetings yet with our county maintaining a substantial level of COVID transmission […]
Saturday, September 25, 20219-11 amRegister by sending an email to info@fodm.org Join the Friends of Dyke Marsh (FODM) with their Potomac River and Dyke Marsh shoreline trash cleanup in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS). Check in at the registration table near the Belle Haven Park south parking lot to pick up supplies. NPS […]
Photo: Plant NOVA Natives Saturday, December 4, 202110am – NoonLocation below.Register at info@fodm.org Help Friends of Dyke Marsh remove invasive plants like porcelainberry vine, pictured above, on Saturday, December 4th. Meet at the native plant site. The native plant site is about half a mile down the Haul Road trail on the right side, past the […]