Entries by Mary Ann Bush

Spring 2026 Native Plant Sales in Northern Virginia

Photo: Courtesy of LOUDOUN WILDLIFE’S NATIVE PLANT SALE AT MORVEN     Saturday, March 28 8:00am-1:00pm National Arboretum Native Plant Sale 2400 R Street Washington DC 20002Held in conjunction with the National Arboretum’s Lahr Native Plant Symposium  Friends of the National Arboretum: http://www.fona.org ​ Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11 9am-3pm American Horticultural Society Spring […]

Fairfax County Offers Free Trees to Community Organizations

Photo: Courtesy of the Fairfax County’s Urban and Community Forestry Division   ~Application deadline is April 10, 2026~ FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va – Community-based organizations in Fairfax County can apply to receive free trees for planting on private properties, through a program by Fairfax County’s Urban and Community Forestry Division (UCFD) of the Department of Public […]

Fourth Annual Conference for Spanish-Speakers – With Hands-on Training in The Afternoon, February 26th

Photo: Plant NOVA Natives   Thursday, February 26, 2026 (Rain Date: Thursday, March 5) 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Optional practical session – 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm) Location: Annandale, VA (Location will be sent to registrants) Registration is required by February 25.   Please click on the link for details and to register. (PlantNovaTrees.org/clase-en-espanol) All […]

Lahr Native Plant Symposium and Sale!, March 28th

Photo: Courtesy of the Lahr Native Plant Symposium and Sale   Saturday, March 28th, 2026 9:00am-4:00pm Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/39th-annual-lahr-native-plant-symposium-tickets-1979987980349?aff=usna U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC   This all-day event features a slate of expert speakers who will touch on a variety of topics, exploring themes both new to the Symposium and familiar. Join fellow participants for an […]

2026 Native Seedling Sale, February 19th

Photo: Bill Hafker, Paw Paw-laden tree. The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to announce information about the 2026 Annual Native Seedling Sale! Orders for the 2026 Native Seedling Sale will open on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10am and remain open until sold out. If you haven’t already, you will be asked […]

Grasses for the Masses

Photo: Courtesy of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation – Grasses When: Jan. 24, 2026. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Additional dates: Grasses For The Masses – Jan. 25, 2026. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Grasses For The Masses – Feb. 7, 2026. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Grasses For The Masses – Feb. 8, 2026. 3:00 […]

Spring Bird Counts Opportunity at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Saturdays in February – May

Photo: Luke High 2022 Northern Mockingbird, Virginia Saturdays, February 14th through May 9th, 2026 Times: February 14th through March 7th will be conducted from 8:00-9:15AM, March 14th through May 9th will be conducted from 9:00-10:15AM Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale   Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale is looking for FMN volunteers to lead and […]

Alliance Afternoon: Searching for Lost Birds with John Mittermeier, January 25th

  Image: Imperial woodpecker This media file is in the public domain in the United States. Sunday, January 25, 2026 2:30 PM 4:30 PM Free National Wildlife Federation 11100 Wildlife Center Drive Ste. 100 RestonUnited States (map) For more presentation details and registration information please click here! Join this presentation on Sunday, January 25th at 2:30pm for […]