Photo: Courtesy of Jerry Nissley Jerry Nissley has been volunteering at Mason Neck State Park since 2019, beginning as a paddle guide before expanding his role to include interpretive programs, field trips, special events, and welcoming visitors at the Visitor Center. A lifelong Northern Virginia resident, Jerry served five years in the U.S. Navy […]
Photo: Courtesy of the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust September 20, 2026 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Registration and additional information click here. Porto Vecchio Condominiums 1250 S Washington St Alexandria, VA 22314 Help Northern Virginia Conservation Trust and the Potomac Conservancy clean up the Hunting Creek watershed adjacent to Interstate 495! The trash and debris […]
Saturday, September 12, 2026 9am-2pm Morven Park 17195 Southern Planter Ln, Leesburg, VA Native plant vendors include Hill House Farm & Nursery, Nature by Design, Watermark Woods, Seven Bends Nursery, and Yellow House Natives. See Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy website and facebook page for details.
Photo: by FMN Mike Walker The Problem with Plastic and the Realities of Recycling with Jen Cole, Executive Director, Clean Fairfax Also, below are compiled links to some of the resources shared either by our presenter or by attendees: Clean Fairfax website. Plastic Inc. a book by Beth Gardiner. Reston Strong’s The Remakery provides […]
Photo: by Ned Stone, Dyke Marsh inlet REGISTRATION REQUIRED Help protect native plants by pulling and clipping invasive plants. Volunteers will receive plant identification training for the five or so target plants. Please do not bring your pets. Invasive plants can threaten and outcompete native plants. Bring gloves, hand clippers and water. Organizers will supply […]
Logo: Courtesy of the Reston Association Now Hiring: Seasonal Teacher Naturalist – Reston Association Reston Association is seeking a Seasonal Teacher Naturalist to join the Walker Nature Center team. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about environmental education, enjoy working with children, and love spending time outdoors. The Teacher Naturalist will lead hands-on environmental […]
Photo: Sam Schaen – Monarch Butterfly Sunday, August 2, 2026 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Free event REGISTRATION REQUIRED Meet – In front of the Wolf Trap Filene Center Box Office Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Vienna, VA Join Dr. Elise Larsen at Wolf Trap National Park for our August 2nd […]
Photo: Courtesy of the Reston Walker Nature Center Walker Nature Center has upcoming “Deep Dives” – one-hour virtual explorations of natural history topics: Spiders – Silk Specialists: Thursday, August 20th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm Join Nature Center Manager Ken Rosenthal to explore the world of spider silk. Only about 50% of all spiders actually spin […]
Image: Courtesy of Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), and the Virginia Outdoor Writers Association (VOWA) The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), and the Virginia Outdoor Writers Association (VOWA) invite writers to submit an original, unpublished piece (essay, feature, poetry, etc.) that focuses on what they enjoy about the outdoors in Virginia. Winners from […]
Image: Courtesy of Northern VA Bird Alliance and Capital Nature -Mindful Birding Presentation Tuesday, August 4, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT Online event Fee: $12.09 Registration required Overview Join Ana Ka’ahanui for an event all about how birding helps reduce stress, cultivate mindfulness and deepen our relationship with the natural world. Birding […]