Photo: Barbara J. Saffir (c) Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton VA 22124 Saturday, 29 June 2019 9:30am -12:30 pm Please join Plant NOVA Natives as they discuss various ways in which community volunteers can spread the word about the value of adding native plants to their landscaping. Learn how you […]
Norma Hoffman Visitor Center Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA Wednesday, 11 September 2019 7 pm The Friends of Dyke Marsh invite you to a presentation that will explore the world of singing insects using nature images and sound recordings. You’ll learn where to find these insects, how to identify them by looks […]
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve Haul Road Trail Mondays, 8 July and 22 July 2019 9 am Friends of Dyke Marsh must remove plants like mile-a-minute, Japanese stiltgrass and garlic mustard so that these invasives do not outcompete the more than 3,500 plants FODM put in in 2018. They will help you identify the target plants […]
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO LOW PARTICIPANT RESPONSE Conway Robinson State Forest, Gainesville, VA Meet at the parking area on N side of US-29 at the intersection of University Blvd and US-29 Saturday, 29 June 2019 7:30-11 am The planted shortleaf pines at Conway Robinson State Forest, though a native to the area, is facing […]
Develop entrepreneurial solutions that promote environmental conservation and address problems of poverty. This is a hands-on, project-based 6-week course that consists of weekly readings, videos, and workshops and is offered for FREE with the support of MAVA Foundation. You’ll explore different environmental challenges, identify areas of opportunity, and learn how to propose impactful solutions. You’ll have […]
Thriving Earth Exchange’s new Community Science Fellowship offers the chance to build your skills and make a difference as you facilitate a collaborative project to address critical community priorities. Shepherding a community science project from idea to impact, our volunteer Fellows hone the skills to manage diverse teams, work across disciplinary boundaries, and connect science […]
VMN encourages you to send in nominations for: Volunteer of the Year, Project of the Year (with Education, Citizen Science, Stewardship, and Chapter Administration subcategories), and Chapter Advisor of the Year. Complete information on each category and what to include in the nomination is available at http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/home/seeking-nominations-for-virginia-master-naturalist-program-awards. Nominations are due August 9. Please contact mprysby@vt.edu with any […]
Photo by Barbara J. Saffir (c) Victory Temple 7218 Lockport Place, Lorton, VA Tuesday, 16 July 2019 6-6:45 pm OR 7-7:45 pm If you love sharing nature with kids, this is for you! This is a nature program for kids with the theme “In the Wild.” Your choice – just insects or native insects, reptiles […]
Daniels Run Peace Church 3729 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA 22030 Tuesday, 16 July 2019 7 – 8:30 pm Ryan Pirault, Founder of Livity Works LLC, will be sharing his techniques, knowledge and experience in this introductory class on “Whole House Permaculture.” Building a culture of permanent agriculture and sustainability is something all of us […]
Brambleton Library 22850 Brambleton Plaza, Brambleton, VA Saturday, 22 June 2019 12 – 2 pm At this Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy sponsored event, you’ll learn about the many fascinating and bee-utiful native bees that live in our gardens and the plants that support them. You will get a close-up look at Mason and Leafcutter Bees, discuss […]