Photo: Courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority, Wavyleaf Basket Grass In an effort to combat newly arriving and not yet established invasive species, Fairfax is hoping to find people willing to survey parks and map certain invasive species (and when practical remove them). Surveyors would begin by joining workdays led by FCPA staff and experienced […]
Photo: Courtesy Plant NOVA Natives/Plant NOVA Trees (Shrubby St. John’s Wort) This month’s newsletter article to share from Plant NOVA Natives/Plant NOVA Trees Want birds and butterflies? Want birds and butterflies? Plant native shrubs! When it comes to the curb appeal of our houses and other buildings, the difference between starkly naked and softly clothed […]
Photo: Courtesy of the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Saturday, April 22, 2023 9:00am – 3:00pm Main Visitor Parking Lot at Morven Park 17195 Southern Planter Ln Leesburg, VA 20176 It’s (always) time to go native! Native plants add beauty and interest to your garden all year long and provide important habitat for wildlife. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Native Plant […]
Logo: Courtesy of the CITY NATURE CHALLENGE WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA WELCOME TO CITY NATURE CHALLENGE 2023! Friday April 28 – Monday May 1, 2023 Do you like observing nature? Make your observations count! The City Nature Challenge is an adventure in metropolitan areas worldwide to discover and identify wildlife. You will be looking for signs […]
Photo: Courtesy of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation May 6, 13 and 20, 2023 9:30-11:30AM Cost: $60.00 Sign-up through Fairfax County Park Authority Class Code: L8Q.EJQH HIDDEN OAKS NATURE CENTER LOCATION 7701 Royce Street Annandale, VA, 22003 Sign-up through Fairfax County Park Authority Class Code: L8Q.EJQH Fossils are fascinating!! Delve into the ancient […]
Photo: Courtesy of the Fairfax County Government Saturday, April 15 and 22, 2023 9:30-11:30AM Cost: $40.00 Sign-up through Fairfax County Park Authority Class Code: LUT.90ZC HIDDEN OAKS NATURE CENTER LOCATION 7701 Royce Street Annandale, VA, 22003 Sign-up through Fairfax County Park Authority Class Code: LUT.90ZC Get to know your local, helpful, native bees!! Program includes […]
Photo: Courtesy of MEADOWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS Address: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct, Vienna VA 22182 Meadowlark Botanical Gardens need people to help with the native plant garden. Just bring a willingness to participate and learn! They have volunteers ranging from little to no experience in gardening to former professionals. There is no expectation […]
Photo courtesy The Nature Conservancy Registration for the annual Fairfax County Spring Watershed Cleanup in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and Fairfax County Park Authority is now available at www.nature.org/fairfaxcleanup. This year’s cleanup will take place over several dates at 15 Fairfax County Park locations. An estimated 600 volunteers are needed to help clean up plastic bottles, cans […]
Photo: Hidden Oaks, Fairfax County Park Authority Hidden Oaks Nature Center (HONC) has an opportunity for animal lovers! A volunteer or two are needed to help with the care of exhibit animals on Saturdays. Animals in the exhibits include turtles, toads, snakes and other small critters. The job could be shared by 2 volunteers. They […]
Image: Courtesy of The Virginia Native Plant Society Tuesdays, March 7 & 14, 2023 6:30 – 9:00 PM Virtual event Fee: No charge. Registration required. Learn about “Recent Botanical Explorations & Discoveries in the Eastern US” at our online workshop, presented over two consecutive Tuesday evenings. Zoom session starts at 6:30pm for meet and greet. Two […]