New Kent Forestry Center, Providence Forge, VA 20-21 September 2019 Eastern Virginia landowners can learn more about actively managing their forestlands. These retreats: are geared towards landowners who are new to forest management provide information on both hardwood and pine forest management offer chances for interaction with natural resource professionals from various agencies in Virginia, […]
The Continuing Education (CE) Hike Coordinator is responsible for scheduling about 4- 6 hikes per year depending on interests of the members. The coordinator can conduct surveys once or twice a year to help determine the CE needs. The coordinator determines the hike topic, finds the leaders and schedules the hike, and then advertises the […]
Photo (c) by Barbara J. Saffir Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St., Annandale VA Various dates and times (see below) Naturalist and artist Avery Gunther will be leading these classes. Drawing Animal Eyes (16- adult) Thursday, September 12, 2019, 7-9pm. Code- FD1.1092 Animal eyes are so varied and intricate. If you draw an animal’s […]
Photo by Ryan Dunn. Used with permission of Connection Newspapers. Runnymede Park 195 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon VA Sunday, 29 September 2019 1-5 pm Friends of Runnymede Park is hosting this free, family-friendly event. There will be live animals, games, exhibits and hands-on activities at stations throughout the park. Participants include: – Leslie Sturges, “Save Lucy […]
Classroom Instruction:National Wildlife Federation 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190 Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00PM; Oct. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 5, 12, 19 Field Trips: October 12; December 14 (location TBD) Limit: 30 students. Don’t delay, this class will sell out quickly. Fee: $250 members, $275 non-members Register here. Audubon Society of Northern Virginia is […]
Morven Park,17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg (Enter via Old Waterford Rd. and proceed to the main parking lot.) Saturday, 14 September 2019 9am – 3pm Native Plant Sale sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy! Three native plant nurseries will have a huge selection of fall blooming flowers, shrubs, trees, vines and ferns for sale. Along with […]
Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex is doing a couple of BioBlitzes this September: BioBlitz: Presquile NWR What? A BioBlitz is an intense period of biological surveying in attempt to identify all living species within a unit of the refuge. During this BioBlitz, biologists and citizen scientists will have the opportunity to assist the […]
Casey Trees Farm 2498 Briggs Rd., Berryville, VA 22611 Saturday, 21 September 2019 9am – 2pm Casey Trees Farm is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, collaboration and environmental stewardship. They are in the process of being certified organic and are opening up their fifth field this summer. The field is almost ready for production and they […]
If you’re interested in learning more about native plant propagation from seed collecting, propagation, and restoration plantings, working with a vibrant group of volunteers, and want to meet other folks working in plant conservation this is a great opportunity. No relevant experience necessary, but strong candidates should have a strong interest in environmental conservation, public […]
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 […]