Entries by Janet Quinn

EQAC Public Hearing Jan. 8th, provide your input

Fairfax County Government Center Conference Room 2 & 3 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax VA Wednesday, 8 January 2020 7:30 pm The Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) is appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to advise on environmental matters. The public is encouraged to attend EQAC’s public hearing to share views […]

Aldo Leopold Read-a-thon, Jan. 19th

Busboys and Poets 4521 Campbell Ave., Arlington VA Sunday, 19 January 2020 5-7 pm Northern Virginia Conservation Trust will honor legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and celebrate what would have been his 133rd birthday. Listen to thought-provoking and inspiring passages from his published works led by invited guest speakers with some open slots for volunteer readers […]

City Nature Challenge introductory conference call Jan. 7th, for potential organizers

Article by: Carrie Seltzer Stella Tarnay Deborah Barber DC area CNC co-organizers The City Nature Challenge is a friendly, annual, global competition to record biodiversity. From April 24-27, 2020, participants will document wild plants, animals, and fungi using the iNaturalist mobile app and website. The Washington DC area is participating! Following the observation period, everyone […]

Author Lecture: Dr. Doug Tallamy, Feb. 23rd

Manassas Park Community Center 99 Adams Drive, Manassas Park, VA Sunday, 23 February 2020 3 – 5pm Renowned entomologist and ecologist Doug Tallamy will present Prince William Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society February’s Author Lecture. Dr. Tallamy will have his new book available for signing, Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation […]

Audubon Afternoon: “Winter Waterfowl of the Potomac River,” Jan. 12th

National Wildlife Federation 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190 Sunday, 12 January 2020 2:30 – 5 pm Potluck Join Audubon Society of Northern Virginia (ASNV) to learn about waterfowl that visit our area in winter. Greg Butcher, ASNV Vice-President and Migratory Species Coordinator for the US Forest Service, will be the guest speaker. Please bring […]

Native plants in public spaces

Article by Plant NOVA Natives Shopping center parking lots and other public spaces can be tree-lined havens from the summer heat, with beautiful blossoms to induce people to linger. Imagine yourself resting on a shaded bench, listening to the birds as you enjoy watching the people stroll by.  Do the commercial spaces in your town […]