BB nest feature photo by Barbara J. Saffir Have you ever wondered what’s inside those white boxes on poles standing in open fields? They are Bluebird boxes paid for and erected by Bluebird Societies to provide habitat for Bluebirds, native cavity nesters. Trained personnel regularly monitor the boxes to record data for scientific research. A […]
Virtual Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25, 2021 9am – noon both days Register here. Don’t miss the chance to collaborate with other tree stewards, hear speakers on the latest tree topics and learn about some of the latest resources available to expand your involvement in community outreach. See the agenda here.
Augochloropsis metallica, a species of sweat bee; photo: USGS Monday, June 21, 2021 7 – 9pm Zoom This chapter meeting will include the graduation ceremony for the Spring 2021 Basic Training Class. Deana Crumbling will provide a presentation about native bees. Deana worked as a chemist with the U.S. EPA for 21 years and retired […]
Photo courtesy of Environment Expo Fort Hunt Park 8999 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria VA Saturday, June 26, 2021 8am – Noon Reserve your FREE ticket today! This FREE Family Friendly Event will include: Exhibitors, Workshops, Live Music, Live Reptile and Owl Programs, Electric Vehicles, Nature Walks, Junior Ranger Program, Touch-a-Truck Recycling, History Tours, Purple Glass […]
Article and photo by FMN Ana Leilani Ka’ahanui, also of Capital Nature What’s that late spring, early summer buzz, that loud chorus in the trees, all over the DC metro area? The 17-year periodical cicadas have made their entrance, to the fascination and delight of nature lovers in our region. While some may fear the […]
Article by FMN Ana Leilani Ka’ahanui & Stella Tarnay, both of Capital Nature Nature nerds celebrate! The results are in for the global City Nature Challenge and our region rose to the occasion again. Out of 419 cities in 44 countries, the DC Metro Area ranked: • 2nd for observers: 2,002• 2nd for observations: 43,295• […]
Hunting Creek watershed adjacent to I-495Sunday, June 13, 2021Two sessions: 10am – Noon OR 11am – 1pmEach participant must register. Help Northern Virginia Conservation Trust clean up the Hunting Creek watershed adjacent to Interstate 495! The trash and debris that pile in from the Potomac River and Cameron Run harms the environment and hinders outdoor […]
Dates to choose from: Saturday, June 12, 2021 (1:00 – 4:00 pm) ORThursday, June 24, 2021 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)Registration required. Blue Ridge PRISM’s Summer Invasive Plant Workshop will enable you to learn how to confidently identify and manage invasive plants best identified and controlled during the summer months. Blue Ridge PRISM’s workshops are […]
Article and photo by Plant NOVA Natives Interest in using native plants in our yards has been growing over the past decade, gradually at first, and suddenly exponentially. It has long been known that native plants are critical to the ecosystem, and now thought leaders in the landscaping industry have taken up the cause of […]
Photo courtesy of green.gmu.edu It’s time to plant your garden! Get started by purchasing seedlings from your local student gardening club. They have organic tomatoes, peppers, medicinal and culinary herbs, and edible flowers. All proceeds go to the Greenhouse & Gardens Program, which provides educational and volunteer opportunities in sustainable agriculture for students and the […]