Photos: Clifton Institute Sunday, June 26, 2022 10:00am – 5:00pm Where: The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA Cost: Free Register here. Join the Clifton Institute for the second annual Dragonfly Count! The goals are to learn which species of dragonflies and damselflies are found in the area, to monitor changes in their populations, […]
Image: Clifton Institute Saturday, June 11, 2022 11:00am – 1:00pm Where: The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA Cost: Free Register here. Dragonflies and damselflies are some of the most mysterious and beautiful animals that live at the Clifton Institute, and June is the perfect time to search for them. Workshop attendees will visit […]
Photo: Collared Nightjar, Elizabeth Lyons Tuesday, May 17, 2022 7 – 8:00pm Where: ONLINE Cost: Free Register here. The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia presents, Madagascar: Exploring a Biodiversity Hotspot through its Lemurs and Birds. Dr. Sally Bornbusch and Dr. Libby Lyons, a mother-daughter scientist team, will immerse the audience in the fascinating biodiversity of […]
Photo: Blackburnian Warbler, Shirley Donald/Audubon Photography Awards Thursday, May 12, 2022 7 – 8:00pm Where: ONLINE ASNV Members: $10 Non-members: $20 Register here. The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia presents, Birding by Ear for Beginners with Colt Gregory. Often it is faster and easier to identify a bird by its song. In this program, Colt Gregory will: – explain […]
Photo: Clifton Institute Saturday, May 7, 2022 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA Cost: Free Register here. During this workshop and volunteer day, join Alison Zak, M.A., founder of the Human-Beaver Coexistence Fund, to learn about the importance of coexisting with beavers and how to protect trees from being chewed […]
Photo: Clifton Institute Wednesday, May 18,2022 9:00am – 3:00pm Where: The Clifton Institute – Google Maps 6712 Blantyre Road Warrenton, Virginia 20187 Free Register here. The Clifton Institute is starting a research project to study box turtles. They want to know what habitats they use, what time of year they’re most active, how big their […]
Photo: Fairfax County Park Authority Fairfax County has over 334 miles of trails in the County Park system. The Park Authority’s goal is to provide the public with a trail network that is safe, enjoyable, flexible, maintainable, and environmentally responsible. The Fairfax County Park Authority is also committed to the provisions of the Americans with […]
UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED TO PROTECT THE RAPTORS FROM AVIAN FLU Photo: Stacey Remick-Simkins Saturday, April 30, 2022 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Belle Haven Park No Registration required. The Raptor Rapture event is open to the public and does not require registration. It will be held in Belle Haven Park, […]
Photo: Mike Walker Thursday, May 19, 2022 7pm Where: ONLINE and In-person at the Mount Vernon Government Center, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria 22306 Register here. Sarah Kollar, Outreach Manager of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, will examine the plastic pollution crisis, the impacts on communities, wildlife and other natural resources and solutions to plastic proliferation […]
Environmental Protection Agency News Releases: Headquarters March 22, 2022 Contact Information EPA Press Office ([email protected]) WASHINGTON (March 22, 2022) – Today, EPA announced the release of a new web tool, called “ECHO Notify,” that empowers members of the public to stay informed about important environmental enforcement and compliance activities in their communities. Through ECHO Notify, […]