Article by NVCT staff Are you as concerned as the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust about the severe storms and flash flooding that have affected our region in recent weeks? These events also impact local wildlife, trees and plants while overtaxing our stormwater infrastructure. Take a look these ways that you can help reduce the impacts […]
The second annual Fairfax Master Naturalist photo contest is complete. With thirty-five entries and six entrants, the judges were overwhelmed with superb choices. Our judges were only allowed to chose one photo for each category to forward to the statewide Virginia Master Naturalist contest. For the statewide competition, the entries will be judged by a […]
Thursday, 25 July 2019 12:00 pm Meeting Number: 908-683-587 Link to Join: Join Webinar Link for recordings of this and past webinars: VMN Continuing Education Webinar page This workshop will take an active, participatory approach to building cultural competence. As we walk through the world, our own bias can effect how we interact with people […]
Calvert County, MD Saturday, August 17, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, August 18, 11:00 a.m. Fee: $95 Audubon Society of Northern Virginia members, $115 non-members, includes guided tour of Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, lunch on Saturday, admission at the Calvert Marine Museum, and a two-hour private charter on the Dee of St. Mary’s. Group Limit: 15 participants. […]
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Noon Meeting Number: 849-499-650 Link to Join: Join Webinar Link for recordings of this and past webinars: VMN Continuing Education Webinar Page Have you led a community group on a wildflower walk in the woods, either on trail or off? Hiked off-trail to retrieve a wildlife camera? Been to a remote […]
Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA Friday, 2 August 2019 6 pm – finished The 2019 Fairfax County 4-H Fair & Carnival is fast approaching. The organizers would like to invite you to participate as a judge for the static exhibits. Youth and adults from around Fairfax County will be bringing […]
National Wildlife Federation 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston 20190 Thursday, 26 September 2019 7 – 9 pm Field Trip: Waggoner’s Gap (At top of Kittatinny Ridge, near Carlisle, PA) Saturday, 28 September 28 2019 9:30 a.m. Fee: $50 ASNV members, $60 non-members Join the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia for Stacia Novy’s presentation on birds-of-prey. […]
Mason Neck State Park (7301 High Point Road, Lorton, VA) needs YOU! Do you want to help preserve Virginia’s natural heritage? Are you a retiree or empty nester with a passion for conservation? Are you looking to show a current or future employer you can handle the challenge of public outreach? Then you are perfect for the job […]
Brion’s Grille 10621 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 Saturday, 13 July 2019 Breakfast begins at 8:30 am $10 at the door, cash preferred No prior registration required. A Look Back: 20 Years with the Soil and Water Conservation District Asad Rouhi, Ph.D. Urban Conservation Engineer, Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District As he ends his […]
Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria VA Wednesday, June 26, 2019 6:30 – 8 pm Calling all Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, Tree Commissioners, Tree Lovers, Landscapers, Arborists and Nature Lovers: Join Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension service in learning to identify the invasive spotted lanternfly and its main host Tree of Heaven. SPACE is […]