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 […]
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 […]