Entries by Janet Quinn

Attend the Sustainability Showcase and Awards event

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Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) Sustainability Champions Awards celebrate and recognize the contributions of individuals, congregations, businesses and local elected officials/public sector employees in Northern Virginia. These individuals and organizations work tirelessly toward improving the environment; contributing to a healthy, livable climate, in our community.  Awards will be presented in four categories: individual, congregation, […]

Take advantage of native plant sale season!

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Are you looking for plants that will beautify your yard while requiring a minimum of maintenance? The plants that evolved here are the ones for you! The more local the origin of a plant, the more likely it is to be adapted to our particular soils and climate. There could be a big difference between […]

Vernal Pool Exploration: Adventure and Education

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On a recent sunny April afternoon, educator and vernal pool expert Michael Hayslett led a captivating exploration of vernal pools in the Accotink Creek watershed. Vernal, or ephemeral, pools are seasonal wetlands that provide essential habitat for a variety of life and breeding grounds for frogs and salamanders. Hayslett is conducting an inventory of vernal […]

Attend NVCC Green Festival, April 26th

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Towards Environmental Resiliency in a Changing World Thursday, 26 April ● 9.15 am to 4.00 pm   Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus CE Building, Forum, Gym, and Theatre   Free and Open to the Public Festival Highlights: Screening of the 2016 Film The Age of Consequences Keynote Address by Michelle Wyman, Executive Director, National Council […]

See raptors up close

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Saturday, April 21st, 10.00am – Noon Belle Haven Park, 1250 Mount Vernon Trail, Alexandria, VA Come see and photograph live raptors like barn and barred owls, hawks and more up close at Belle Haven Park on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Co-sponsored by Friends of Dyke Marsh, the Raptor Conservancy of Virginia, and the National […]

Celebrate Earth Day at Hidden Pond–CANCELLED!

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This program was cancelled due to low registration. Hidden Pond Nature Center 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield VA Sunday, April 22nd, 10.00 am-12.00pm Explore the stream valley and pond at Hidden Pond Nature Center with a tackle-the trash hike, critter talk and Earth Day craft. Give back to Mother Nature by appreciating and beautifying the park. […]