Photo: Courtesy of Plant NOVA Natives Why Native Plants? Naturally beautiful! Native plants will add beauty to your garden. Not convinced? Made for here! Native plants are adapted to local conditions. Planted in the right place, native plants need less water and other care than our non-native lawns. Good for the Earth! Unlike non-native plants such as turfgrass, native […]
Photo: Plant NOVA Natives Article by Plant NOVA Natives Our woodlands and meadows are about to awaken and burst into a vibrant display of spring ephemerals, the transient native beauties we love to see, especially after the cold and snowy days of winter. They are among the first spring plants to emerge and are indeed […]
Photo: Dan Schwartz Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Via ZOOM Free – REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Dan Schwartz is a Soil Scientist with the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District. He is a member of the soil survey update team and provides soil information to the public and agency staff. He also helps […]
Image: citynaturechallenge.org, Washington DC metro area Friday, April 25 – Monday April 28, 2025 take photos of wild plants and animals Tuesday, April 29 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 identification of what was found Do you like observing nature? Make your observations count! The City Nature Challenge is an adventure in metropolitan areas worldwide to discover […]
Image: The Clifton Institute Warbler Song Bootcamp Friday April 11th, 2025 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm This event is Free! But if you are able, there is a suggested donation of $10.00 Virtual Event Registration is REQUIRED. *This is a virtual event. Registration will close at noon on April 10 to make sure everyone gets […]
Photo Matt Felperin -Yellow-throated Warbler Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM National Wildlife Federation 11100 Wildlife Center Drive Ste. 100RestonUnited States This event is FREE and registration is not required, but those who register will receive an email reminder. Join the quarterly live Audubon Afternoon at the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 […]
Photo: Cerulean Warbler by Matt Felperin Thursday, March 20, 2025 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual Free – RSVP now and start birding! Sign-up for this exciting backyard bird identification workshop, where you will dive into the fascinating world of local birds and seasonal visitors! Whether you’re watching from your window, patio, or garden, […]
Photo: By FMN Jerry Nissley, Hidden Oaks Nature Center The Hidden Oaks Nature Center staff are looking for volunteers to fill these two positions. Volunteer on Duty – Weekdays and Sundays If you love nature and enjoy talking to people, consider volunteering at Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s front desk. You will welcome visitors, orient them […]
Photo by Kit Sheffield, The floodplain at Riverbend Park gets a different mix of species from the upland areas. Tuesday, March 25, 2025 11:00am – 1:30pm Virtual Webinar is free but registration is required. Discover how communities across Northern Virginia are transforming their parks through powerful community-government collaborations. This program is presented by Northern Virginia […]
Photo: Hudsonian Godwit – David Seidensticker/Audubon Photography Awards Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual FEE: $15 member; $25 non-member REGISTRATION Event Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance (NVBA) Between 2019 and 2022, the speaker completed five field trips in search of Hudsonian Godwits. Beehler visited stop-over sites through the Great […]