Book review by FMN Marilyn Schroeder. Photography by Ingo Arnot and Text by Jürgen Tautz Enjoy awesome closeups and riveting scientific findings about wild honey bees in their natural forest habitat. Wait a minute! Didn’t we learn in class that honey bees aren’t native? Maybe not in Fairfax, but this book is about the life […]
Article and photo by FMN Margaret E. Fisher Tool under development for amateur naturalists – created by FMN Margaret E. Fisher For those of you who enjoy learning the names of the plants and animals that surround us, we are working on a spreadsheet to make it a little easier to identify Northern Virginia organisms. […]
Photo: by Susan Martel, FMN Volunteers at Earth Day Fairfax 2023 Article by Fairfax Master Naturalists Jo Doubmia and Susan Martel The FMN hosted a table at the 2023 Earth Day Fairfax on April 22 at Sully Historic Site. Attendees were drawn to their table to learn about the FMN training program, invasive plants, native […]
It’s a new season and there is going to be a lot of fresh and healthy foods waiting for you at the famers’ markets. The Fairfax County Park Authority hosts 10 markets at locations throughout Fairfax County, where residents can find a variety of fresh and locally grown produce, delicious baked goods, prepared foods and […]
Photo: Courtesy of River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, is hosting several volunteer days to remove invasives from its 25-acre property. They did a huge clearing in late February, and now they need help with routine maintenance. River Farm – 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA […]
Photo: by FMN Ana Ka’ahanui Saturday, May13, 2023 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Mason Neck State Park 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079 Come to Mason Neck State Park on Saturday May 13 for the Eagle Festival — a day filled with special presentations, shows, and interactive exhibits by environmental organizations. Parking and admission […]
Image: Courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sully Historic Site 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151 Celebrate “Healthy People – Healthy Planet” with a fun day packed with entertainment, activities, food vendors, Touch-A-Truck and prizes and more! Come to Earth Day Fairfax 2023 and learn […]
Photo: by FMN J. Quinn, Pohick Creek Below is a list of the stream monitoring workshops and training opportunities located throughout the county: Cub Run Stream Monitoring Workshop When: April 9, 1:00-3:30pm Where: Cub Run Stream Valley Park, Centreville This spot is known for the beautiful Virginia bluebells that bloom at our stream site each spring. […]
Image: Courtesy of The Clifton Institute Saturday, May 13, 2023 1:00 – 4:00 pm Cost: Free Registration is REQUIRED. The Clifton Institue 6712 Blantyre Road Warrenton, Virginia 20187 In 2022, a research project was started to study what habitats Box Turtles use at different times of year so that participants and other landowners can know […]
Image: Courtesy of The Clifton Institute Friday, May 19, 2023 8:00 – 9:30 pm Cost: Free Registration is REQUIRED. The Clifton Institue 6712 Blantyre Road Warrenton, Virginia 20187 Join this night-time exploration of The Clifton Institute’s trails and vernal pools while you listen for frog calls, look for insects, and see what animals are swimming […]