Logo: Courtesy of City Nature Challenge DC Thursday, March 9, 2023 6:00 – 7:00 pm Virtual meeting Registration and additional information. Fairfax Master Naturalists! The 2023 City Nature Challenge will take place from April 28th to May 7th this year. Master Naturalists are invited to contribute their knowledge and engagement skills to engage as many people as […]
Photo: Matt and Maeve, Provided by Matt Bright, Executive Director of Earth Sangha Curious about the Fairfax Master Naturalist Program? Our Quarterly Chapter meeting will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 7 pm via Zoom. It will consist of a short business meeting followed by a presentation by Matt Bright, Executive Director of […]
Photo: Courtesy of Joan E. Strassmann Tuesday, March 7, 2023 7:00 – 8:00 PM Virtual Fee:$25 ($15 ASNV Members) Click here for registration details. Join this presentation for an engaging talk with author and evolutionary biologist, Joan E. Strassmann. Her book, Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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, […]
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 […]