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: […]
Native Planting Marie Butler Leven Preserve 1501 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101 Saturday, 10 November 2018 10am – 1pm Volunteers are needed to help plant over 70 native trees and shrubs, and a few flats of native grasses and forbs. Please bring your own reusable water bottle and we’ll provide tools, gloves, snacks, and water […]
Accotink Gorge 7245 Fullerton Road, Springfield Saturday, 10 November 2018 9am-1pm and 1:30-4:30 pm Join Friends of Accotink Creek at this great volunteer opportunity! Bring trowels and shovels to help install a native meadow at a Fairfax County maintenance facility. Afterward take a walking tour of the adjacent scenic Accotink Gorge and spend some time […]