Photo by Barbara J. Saffir (c) 1400 South Edgewood St, Arlington, VA 22204 In the Community Room, which is located through the basement door at the corner of the building, near the brown sign with the address Saturdays, 9 December and 16 December 2018 10 am – 1 pm Join Earth Sangha for their first […]
Citizen scientists throughout the Washington DC metro area will be participating in the 2019 City Nature Challenge, a competition among 130 cities around the world to find and document the diversity of species. No experience required—just a mobile device and a love for nature. Participants will make observations of wild plants and animals using the […]
That’s a good question as the worldwide recycling market has changed dramatically in recent months, especially due to “Operation National Sword” in China. Here in Fairfax County, the local third-party recycling processor says nearly 30 percent of material received is actually trash. To do our part in this worldwide process, we need everyone to focus […]
Looking for a volunteer opportunity to put into action what you have learned through the Master Naturalist program? Or perhaps you have an interest in learning more about native plant gardening, historic gardening and/or invasive removal? If so, please consider volunteering at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, located at the border of Chantilly and Centreville off […]
Photo by Barbara J. Saffir (c) Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce Street, Annandale VA Flying Squirrels Gliding in Tonight Saturday, 8 December 2018 6:30-8:30 pm Assist a naturalist in calling in these amazing night gliders and looking for flying squirrels at roosting boxes near the nature center. Teach families how to encourage flying squirrels […]
Hidden Oaks Nature Center 7701 Royce St., Annandale VA Saturday, 8 December 2018 3-4:30 pm This program is designed to teach both children and parents what they can do to welcome wintering birds into their yards through nurturing their natural habitat. Expect activities like bird watching and identification, an outdoor nature walk and arts and […]
Every year thousands of kids do Science Fair projects. Judges are needed to evaluate the projects done by our own Fairfax County high school students, and to give them an opportunity to practice their presentation skills. This is an opportunity to get to know a younger generation and to hear and challenge their thinking. Judging […]
Kate LeCroy, graduate student at the University of Virginia, is recruiting participants for her 2019 Mason Bee Monitoring Project. She is looking for people across all of Virginia to join in monitoring efforts for March – May 2019. Fill out this interest form to be considered for the 2019 Monitoring Project, and feel free to […]
Jammes House, Mason Neck State Park Sunday, 2 December 2018 2-4 pm Registration is now open for Swanfall 2018, the Friends of Mason Neck State Park‘s annual holiday party. They will meet at 2 PM on December 2, 2018 at the Jammes House in Mason Neck State Park. The Jammes House is a former hunting lodge […]
Photo by Fred Siskind St. Dunstan’s Church 1830 Kirby Drive, McLean VA Friday, 7 December 2018 7-9 pm Potluck: please bring a dish to share Public invited! Our Fairfax Master Naturalists board officer elections will be followed by our Fall Basic Training Course graduation. Candidates for election follow: President: Joe Gorney Vice President/Program Committee Chair: […]