Entries by Mary Ann Bush

VMN Continuing Education Webinar: Exploring the Mineral Resources of Virginia, March 15th

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Photo: Courtesy of The Smithsonian-National-Museum-of-Natural-History, Quartz-var.-amethyst, Photographer-unknown Wednesday, March 15, 2023 12:00-1:00 pm Webinar Pre-registration is required. Description:  With over 430 unique mineral species, Virginia hosts a wide variety of unique mineral deposits. In this presentation you will learn more about Virginia’s unique geologic provinces and the various mineral resources and famous ore deposits found […]

Spring Ornithology Course with Dr. Chris Haney, Begins March 27th — Canceled

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Photo: Courtesy of Chris Haney Dates: March 27, 29; April 3, 5, 17, 19, 24, 26; May 1, 3, 8, 10, Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM Where: Virtual Members:  $150 Non-Members:  $175 Click here for Registration and additional details. This 12-part online course is designed and presented at an introductory, university level, with two one-hour sessions per […]

Job postings for Green Spring Gardens

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Image: Green Spring Garden, Fairfax County Park Authority Join Green Spring Garden’s Education Team! A dynamic group, looking to inspire young learners about the wonders of nature! Position 1: Horticulture/Nature Programming Coordinator (Adult Programs) Location: Green Spring Gardens; 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 Schedule: Must have scheduling flexibility to allow for weekday and weekend times as […]

Naturalist volunteer opportunities at Hidden Oaks!

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Photo: Hidden Oaks, Fairfax County Park Authority Share your love of nature at Hidden Oaks Nature Center! Hidden Oaks has opportunities for program assistants this spring.  You’ll interact with kids and families doing hands-on activities, experiments, demonstrations and crafts. As a program assistant, you work with a staff naturalist and enhance your interpretation skills.  One […]

Job Opportunity with The Fairfax County Park Authority: Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator (Naturalist I)

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Logo: Courtesy of the Fairfax County ParK Authority Salary: $49,526.46 – $82,543.97 Annually Location: ALEXANDRIA, VA Closing:  3/3/2023 11:59 PM Eastern Posting Type: Open to General Public Job Announcement: Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator (Naturalist I) […]

Let’s Rev it Up with R3

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FMN would like to re-announce a program that supports Fairfax County Schools. In fact, some schools may already be participating in this program so “Rev it Up for 2023” maybe more appropriate. At any rate, FMN has been provided with a revitalized R3 operating guide and volunteers may earn service hours for their efforts planning, […]

Spotted Lanternfly Egg Mass Surveys– a virtual training for volunteer community scientists, February 21st

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Photo Credit: Spotted Lanternfly by Stephen Ausmus, USDA Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST Brown Bag Webinar Registration and additional details. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that was discovered in Virginia in 2018, and has the potential to cause significant economic and ecological impacts. Help us monitor its spread by […]

Life is short but snakes are long: diversity and natural history of Virginia’s snakes, February 21st

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Photo: VMN Michelle Prysby of Eastern garter snake Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:00-1:00 pm Webinar Registration and additional information. Presenter: Arianna Kuhn, Assistant Curator of Herpetology, Virginia Museum of Natural History February 21, 2023, 12:00-1:00 pm Other Information: Pre-registration for webinars is required.  You will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the webinar. […]

Woodcock Watch Presented by The Clifton Institute, March 4th and 11th

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Photo: Courtesy of The Clifton Institute, American Woodcock Saturdays, March 4 or March 11, 2023 5:45 – 7:15 PM Cost: $10 for general public, $5 for Friends of Clifton The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road Warrenton, Virginia 20187 Registration for the March 4th event. Registration for the March 11th event. The American Woodcock is one of the […]