Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St., Annandale VA Saturday, 19 October 2019 11 am – 4 pm Visit for a day of fun, music and special activities in honor of Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s 50th anniversary! Opened in 1969 as the first nature center in Fairfax County, Hidden Oaks now serves over 30,000 visitors […]
Earth Sangha revamped their Plant Grant to make it easier to apply and simpler to administer. You can now apply entirely online (you need a Google account) using this webform. You can even upload photos of the site for us to review. We will be accepting applicants for Fall Plant Grants on a first-come, first-served […]
Theodore Roosevelt Island Sunday, 15 September 2019 1-3 pm Wear shoes that can handle mud Free but registration required Trek around Theodore Roosevelt Island, an 88-acre living memorial to the first president to make conservation a centerpiece of his presidency. Meet our 26th president — or rather a 17-ft. bronze statue of him — the […]
Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St., Annadale VA Monday, 16 September 2019 7:30 – 9 pm Our chapter will have a brief meeting, enjoy some food and drink, and learn from a presentation on recycling in Fairfax County by Erica Carter, Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program, Recycling Coordinator. There’s been a lot of […]
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna VA Saturday, 7 September 2019 9 am – Noon The meadow garden at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is in the one-acre circle (or “Dimple”) in front of the ticket windows. It is a vibrant pollinator habitat and nectar […]
article by Plant NOVA Natives staff On August 7, over a hundred people attended Plant NOVA Natives’ first conference on native plants for professionals, including representatives from 39 professional landscaping companies. Although homeowners can drive demand for native plants, most residential and commercial landscapes in Northern Virginia have been designed and installed by professionals. If […]
Part-Time: 1560 hrs/year $14.50 – $15.00/hour Benefits eligible* Location: Huntley Meadows Park and Historic Huntley located in Alexandria Virginia. Over 1500 acres of forest, meadow and wetland habitat. Instructor Description: Plan, design and present interpretive programs in natural and cultural history and science topics for age groups ranging from preschool to adults (preschool aged children […]
LL Bean – Tysons Corner Mall 8095 Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102 Saturday, 10 August 2019 10 – 11 am Birding is one of the fastest growing hobbies around and a great addition to any outdoor activity. It’s a wonderful way to connect to nature and fun for the whole family. Join Audubon Society […]
Daniels Run Peace Church 3729 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax VA Tuesday, 10 September 2019 6:30- 8 pm Are you trying to figure out how to grow food without upsetting your HOA or subtracting from the beauty of your existing landscaping? Do you want a garden that delights all five of your senses? Permaculture farmer, Cory […]
Windy Knoll Farm 11602 Kettle Run Rd, Nokesville, VA 20181 Saturday, 24 August 2019 3-7 pm The Prince William Environmental Excellence Foundation will be hosting their 4th annual Farm to Table fundraiser dinner to support environmental education. Windy Knoll Farm is a working farm in addition to being an event center that hosts a variety […]