Entries by Janet Quinn

Help restore native habitat at Lake Accotink Park, October 4

Lake Accotink Park Lake Accotink Park Rd., Springfield VA Saturday, 4 October 2019 8 – 10am Please consider helping Invasive Management Area volunteers to remove alien invasive plants that degrade natural areas by out-competing native plants for resources. Wear long sleeves and pants (due to poison ivy), and sturdy footwear.  Bring water to stay hydrated […]

Synopsis of the Fairfax County Recycling Program presented September 16th

On Monday, September 16th, Erica Carter, the Fairfax County Recycling Coordinator spoke to the Fairfax Master Naturalists at their quarterly meeting. The bottom line: Recycling in Fairfax County is very complicated! One reason it is complicated is that Fairfax County has standards for what can and cannot be recycled in their facilities based on what products its […]

FMN Members are big winners in VMN photo contest

“Handsome Meadow Katydid,” First Place in the Macro/Night Category. Photo (c) by Barbara J. Saffir At the 2019 VMN Statewide Conference and Training held 20-22 September 2019, VMN Program Director Michelle Prysby announced the 2019 photo contest winners. FMN photographers won in three categories!            

South Run Rec Center “Erosion Knoll” needs gardening TLC volunteers

South Run Recreation Center 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield VA 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 9-11 am 2nd Saturdays from 9-12 for May-October and 12-3 pm from November – April Enthusiastic and energetic volunteer gardener at South Run is seeking like-minded individuals to provide input on erosion control native plantings for a fairly small incline. Ideally, […]

Native Plants Intern needed at Meadowlark Botanical Garden

Meadowlark Botanical Garden 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna, VA 22182 Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, a NOVA Park, is seeking a paid intern to support its work with native plants and conservation gardening. Meadowlark has several native plant collections including the Potomac Valley Collection (PVC) and the Virginia Native Wetlands Collection (VNW). The gardens within the PVC […]

Volunteer at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court Vienna, VA 22182 Any morning Monday through Thursday Calling all gardeners! Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, a NOVA Park, needs volunteers to supports its 95 acres of ornamental display gardens and native plant collections for the enjoyment and education of our community. To volunteer any morning Monday through Thursday in any of the […]