Mike Walker, Co-chair for FMN Outreach, attended portions of this 5 day Zoom conference, representing FMN. This was the third annual “Taking Nature Black” conference and the first to be virtual. The conference organizers, largely led by staff from the Audubon Naturalist Society for the DC region, identified a large panel of speakers, almost a […]
Reviewed by FMN Susan Martel Ever since my close encounter with beavers while canoeing the Bow River in Banff, Canada, I have had a soft spot for the furry critters. So, when I came across Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, I thought I would learn a bit more about […]
Reviewed by FMN Kristina Watts If you ask my family, they’ll tell you that I’m now obsessed with moss. “Tell us just ONE fact about moss at dinner today.” My husband challenged the other day. Last week, I took a walk with my son out in the woods where he spends his spare time, and […]
Article and feature photo by Stacey Remick-Simkins In 2017, I was heartbroken. There are such delights found in birdsong that often people listen for a particular song at particular times to mark new beginnings, new lives and new seasons. Such is the song of the Wood Thrush for me. I had come to anticipate their […]
Photo by Barbara J. Saffir (c) Native plants help baby songbirds, butterflies, our ecosystem and support clean water. They need no fertilizer, no extra watering once they are established, no pesticides and no lawn mowing. Virginia Native Plant Society maintains a list here. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy is having theirs April 10th.
Wednesday, March 24, 202110 am – 3 pmZoom; free and open to the publicMore information and registration here. Keynote and Q&A 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Keynote Speaker – Dr. Wallace NicholsHow Being Near, In, On, or Underwater Can Make you Happier,Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Q&A Group […]
Photo and article by Plant NOVA Natives Some of us are deeply into gardening, but the rest of us are content with plopping a few flowers into a pot and calling it a day. This explains a lot of the popularity of annuals, most of which end up in containers and are switched out when […]
The Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup has become a decisive catalyst for progress that ignites people’s interest and passion for the environment and community action. The largest regional event of its kind, the Cleanup provides a transforming experience that engages residents and community leaders and generates momentum for change. The Potomac River Watershed Cleanup has […]
Saturday, March 13, 20219 amFreeSpeaker: Shannon Curtis, Watershed Assessment Branch Chief, Fairfax County DPWES-Stormwater Planning DivisionRegistration required. (Registration password is green, if needed.) Fairfax County has some of the most robust watershed monitoring and watershed management programs in the nation. These are a culmination of a long history in Fairfax of investing in environmental protections […]
Photo by Landon Martin on Unsplash The Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is committed to conservation of natural resources through stewardship and education programs and they want to see it through your eyes. The theme this year is “Conservation through the Local Lens.” Capture those vibrant moments and express what conservation looks like through […]