Meet local farmers in the Fairfax County area to hear their stories about growing food to feed our communities. Learn ways we can support each other and enjoy a sample of their harvests as we gather together. February 11, 2018: Jessie and Sean Baker, Day Spring Farms March 11, 2018: Allyson Gibson, Pocket Farms Each […]
Scientists have been researching and studying climate change for over 100 years and have come to a near-unanimous consensus that the burning of fossil fuels is the major contributor. The Climate Reality Project presents Climate Reality Leader Paula Clements, whose slide show presentation will depict the urgency for climate action but is really a message of […]
Waynesboro Parks and Recreation presents A Gardener’s Palette, a learning opportunity for everyone from garden hobbyist to experienced landscape architect. Proceeds from the event support our horticulture department’s Bloom Program. Friday, March 16, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Best Western Inn & Conference Center, Waynesboro, VA Learn more and register.
The Fairfax County Park Authority has a volunteer program that battles invasive species, by removing them and replacing them with native species. The Invasive Management Area (IMA) program is more than just pulling weeds. It’s also habitat restoration and a long-term commitment to parks. Get involved! Even a few hours on a single day will […]
A Field Trip with Emily Ferguson Sunday, January 28, 2018 1:00 to 3:00 pm Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St. Great Falls, VA 22066 VNPS programs are free and open to the public, but space on field trips is strictly limited. Registration for field trips is required. Emily Ferguson will lead a beginner winter tree walk providing […]
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 […]
The Friends of Mason Neck State Park’s hike to see the Tundra Swans on January 6 has been postponed. The Great Marsh is freezing over, and the Tundra Swans will have to move further offshore or to another protected spot. The hike will be rescheduled for February, when the swans will be more visible.
Hold on to your trowels – the native species included in the NoVA Conservation District’s 2018 seedling sale have been announced!! This year’s species were all chosen for their deer tolerance. The Shrub and Small Tree Package ($16.95) will include two each of the following: Common Witch Hazel, Silky Dogwood, False Indigo Bush, Spicebush and […]
Here is a great project for gardeners and non-gardeners alike during the winter. You can grow native plants indoors during the winter months, and install them in the spring where they can provide enormous environmental benefits. The project is the “Grasses for the Masses” program that is sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). […]
Mason Neck State Park is celebrating the new year with free entrance to the park and three guided hikes. At 10 a.m. is a 3.5 mile hike of moderate difficulty but at an easy pace. At 11 a.m. the park will feature a fast-paced, heart pumping hike incorporating several trails that will cover 6.2 miles. […]