Hank Dahlstrom, a member of the Fall 2019 Fairfax Master Naturalist basic training class, received the 2019 Hidden Oaks Outstanding Volunteer award on November 22, 2019 for her outstanding naturalist contributions. Hank provides a welcoming face to visitors and a helping hand to anyone who needs it. Having been with Hidden Oaks for three years, […]
Article by Lisa Bright, Co-founder and Executive Director of Earth Sangha In my line of work, I engage in extensive, if casual, surveying of native flora in the wild areas of Northern Virginia. For nearly twenty years, I’ve made it my job checking on the general conditions of our region’s wild areas, or rather the […]
Through funds from the USFS Chesapeake Watershed Forestry Program and Virginia Water Quality Improvement Funds, Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) has developed the Virginia Trees for Clean Water program. The program is designed to improve water quality across the Commonwealth through on-the-ground efforts to plant woody trees and shrubs where they are needed most. Grants are awarded […]
Lake Braddock Secondary School 9200 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA 22015 Saturday, 25 January 2019 Judge orientation 8-9 am Judging 9am – 12pm No experience necessary! If you have never judged a science fair, don’t worry-they will train you. If you can judge this year, please fill out your contact information and science specialty area […]
Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking applicants for its Spring 2020 Environmental Outreach Internship. Applicants can learn more here. Applications are due by Friday, December 6th, 2019. This spring internship position will support the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District’s award-winning spring outreach programs. We reach thousands of people and have […]
Photo (c) by Barbara J. Saffir St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in the parish hall 1830 Kirby Rd, McLean, VA 22101 Friday, 6 December 2019 7 – 9 pm Join the Fairfax Master Naturalists for the graduation of their Fall 2019 training class, election of chapter officers and a presentation by Barbara Saffir on SECRET NIGHT […]
Jammes House Mason Neck State Park Sunday, 8 December 2019 2 pm Join the Friends of Mason Neck State Park for their annual holiday event and listen to a fascinating program presented by naturalist and author Bob Blakney. Bob is author of the field guide “Northern Virginia Dragonflies and Damselflies.” He has participated in regular […]
Photo (c) by Barbara J. Saffir Essay by Barbara J. Saffir My life is about to change soon. Not in a big way. No cancer, divorce, or job loss. (I count my blessings!) But it will still change in a meaningful way. My apartment manager is going to cut down the cherry tree in front of my home. No big deal? That’s bad […]
Reston Association Stream Monitoring Workshop Reston VA Saturday, 16 November 2019 11am – 2pm What better way to enjoy the changing seasons than to get your feet wet in one of Reston’s streams? RA welcomes new volunteers to assist with stream monitoring at several locations. Get involved with a small team to collect data and identify […]
Congratulations to Harrison A. Glasgow, long-time board member of Friends of Huntley Meadows Park; founder of the Fairfax County Park Authority Federation of Friends Groups; Fairfax County Park Foundation Board Officer; U.S. Army Veteran; and Fairfax Master Naturalist. Harry was awarded the 2019 Wildlife Hero Award by the Prince William Conservation Alliance in October. This […]