Photo by N. Rybicki Posted with permission of the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) At the virtual Fairfax Master Naturalists Quarterly Chapter Meeting in May, Dr. Nancy Rybicki introduced us to a recently discovered non-native, invasive water chestnut species that is overrunning lakes and ponds in Fairfax County. She is seeking help organizing mechanisms to […]
When: Saturday, 26 September 2020. Virtual Kickoff event at 9:00am (check website for Zoom link)Where: Anywhere in VirginiaWhat: Use iNaturalist to find as many species as you can for at least 30 minutesYou can find more information and register at the Virginia BioBlitz website.Please spread the word to your family, friends, students and neighbors (see […]
Article by Margaret Fisher, Plant NOVA Natives Fall is a great time to work on the guest list for next year’s garden party. Hummingbirds make some of the best guests of all, or to put it more accurately, we can make ourselves better guests of them by providing what they need around their homes, otherwise […]
Photo: Hermit Thrush, Jeremiah Trimble Sunday, 13 September 20203 – 4:30 pmVIRTUAL!Free, but registration is required Climate change shifts the timing of autumn, risking mismatch between migratory birds and nutritious native fruits Dr. Amanda Gallinat is an ecologist who studies how environmental change affects plants, birds, and their interactions. Her recent research focuses on the effects of […]
Clean Virginia Waterways is promoting volunteer-led cleanups in September and October as part of the International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteers can participate by (1) looking for and participating in a local cleanup event that is already scheduled (see the website for the listings) or (2) becoming your own Site Captain and organizing a small-scale cleanup with […]
Photo by Jason Gunn Burton Monday, 21 September 20207 pmZoom link forthcoming Two speakers have been scheduled to engage us in our natural curiosity. Each presentation will last about 45 minutes. A Zoom link will be sent out through our FMN GoogleGroup for your connection convenience. Please email vmnfairfax@gmail.com if you are not on our […]
21-22 September 2020Via GoToWebinar This year’s Virginia Water Monitoring Council Conference will be held using a virtual format through GoToWebinar. Topics include coastal resilience, plastic pollution, Winter Salt Watch, and more. The program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day, September 21st and 22nd. Registration is $30/person. For more agenda, information, registration and […]
Photo: Magnolia Warbler, Seth Davis/Audubon Photography Awards Two webinarsWednesday, 9 Sep and Thursday, 10 Sep 20207 – 8:30 pm$25Register here Join Audubon Society of Northern Virginia for a webinar with Marc Ribaudo and learn to identify warblers that pass through Northern Virginia in the fall. This workshop is back by popular demand. Don’t be afraid […]
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is aware that people across the country have received unsolicited packages of seed from China in recent days. APHIS is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection and State departments of agriculture to prevent the unlawful entry of prohibited seeds and protect […]
Thursday, 10 September 20207-8:30 pm EDTRegister and learn more. Join Fairfax County staff Charles Smith & JoAnne Fiebe for a virtual walk and talk about ideas for making a stream part of the community again. Sponsored in part by Audubon Naturalist Society, they’ll show videos of a recent site visit, talk with Charles and JoAnne […]