Entries by Mary Ann Bush

Mushroom Walk, October 14th

Saturday, October 14, 2023 2:00 – 4:00 PM FREE The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Rd Warrenton, VA 20187 Registration is REQUIRED.   Come to the Clifton Institute for a  fung-tastic afternoon with friends at the Mycological Association of Washington, DC to learn about mushrooms! This program will include a presentation on mushroom biology and identification followed by […]

Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District: Soil Your Undies Campaign

Article and Images Courtesy of The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District   Soil Your Undies Campaign The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is challenging residents all across Fairfax County to bury a pair of cotton underwear as part of a campaign to promote soil health awareness. How does it work? Just […]

Discovering Bats in the Night Sky, October 1st

Photo credit: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/bats/ Sunday, October 1, 2023 7:00 – 8:30 PM Where: Dyke Marsh, Alexandria, Virginia Click here for map and directions. Registration required: Please visit the Better Impact website to register. Discovering Bats in the Night Sky with Deborah Hammer, Interpretive Guide Join us as we explore bats in the night sky at Dyke Marsh in […]

Bird Walk at The Clifton Institute, September 13th

Image Courtesy of the Clifton Institute Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:00 – 9:00 AM FREE The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Rd Warrenton, VA 20187 Registration is REQUIRED. Led by seasoned birders, these walks are a great way to get familiar with the Clifton Institute avian neighbors. Open to beginners and experts alike! Age: Adults and children accompanied by […]

Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz, September 9th

Image Courtesy of the Clifton Institute Saturday, September 9, 2023 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Cost: Free! Riverside Preserve 8150 Leeds Manor Rd Marshall, VA 20115 Registration is required! Come along while the Clifton Institute partners with the Fauquier County Department of Parks and Recreation to participate in the Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz!  Participants will explore Riverside Preserve […]

Festival at Leopold’s Preserve Coming This Fall, September 23

Saturday, September 23, 2023 11 am – 3 pm 16290 Thoroughfare Rd, Broad Run, VA 20137 See the schedule here. Mark your calendars for the Fall Festival at Leopold’s Preserve on Saturday, September 23, from 11 am – 3 pm EST. Presented by the White House Farm Foundation and Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, this family-friendly celebration promises a […]