Entries by Mary Ann Bush

Winter Bird Walks – Hosted by The Clifton Institute, January and February

Image: Courtesy of the Clifton Institute Join The Clifton Institute for a series of Winter bird walks starting this January and February. They will be held on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of the month. Please click on the links below for additional details and registration information. Wednesday, January 11, 2023 1 – 3 […]

Make Room for Turkeys! November 20th

Photo courtesy of the National Wild Turkey Federation, A female (hen) wild turkey in front of a male (tom) Sunday, November 20, 2022 3-4 pm ELLANOR C. LAWRENCE PARK LOCATION Visitor Center & Amphitheater 5040 Walney Road Chantilly, VA, 20151 Fee: $8.00 Register here. Turkeys are native to the Americas and have been everything from […]

Beginner Lichen Identification Workshop, December 17th

Photo/Image: Clifton Institute Beginner Lichen Identification Workshop Saturday, December 17, 2022 1-3 pm The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA 38.775154, -77.798197 $10 ($8 for Friends of the Clifton Institute) Register here. Lichens: part algae, part fungi, all mystery! Did you know that we have more than 400 species of lichens in our region […]

Stream Cleanups, Invasive Removal and Habitat Restoration, and Stream Monitoring Activities for November and December

Photo: Stream monitoring, Pohick Creek.  by J. Quinn Stream Cleanups There are dozens of calls for community action and volunteering, particularly for stream cleanups across the county and region, but here is one you may be interested in. Cub Run Stream Valley Park – Saturday, November 12, 9:00am-11:30am- multiple meet up locations – Cub Run Rec Center Surveys […]

ASNV Project FeederWatch Workshop with Greg Butcher, November 22nd

Photo: Northern Cardinal by Alexis Hayes Tuesday, November 22,2022 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Workshop is virtual Workshop is FREE Please click here to register.  Project FeederWatch is the easiest citizen science you will ever do! From the comfort of your home, you simply count the winter birds that visit your feeders and report your […]

The 2022 Butterfly Count Results from the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy

Photo of Crossline Skipper on Teasel by Michael Myers Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy has coordinated the Annual Loudoun Butterfly count since 1997. The count takes place in early August, which is the peak time for butterflies in our area. They report their data to the North American Butterfly Association (NABA), which tracks butterfly populations. This year […]

Fairfax County Park Authority, Dark Skies’ Webpage

Photo/Image: Courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority WHAT IS LIGHT POLLUTION? Light Pollution is defined by the International Dark Sky Association as the inappropriate or excessive use of artificial light which can have serious environmental consequences for humans, wildlife, and our climate. It’s caused by the excessive and inefficient use of artificial light at night. […]

McLean Gears Up for Dark Sky Celebration, November 12th

Photo: Courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 6:30pm – 8:30pm Lewinsville Historic House 1659 Chain Bridge Road McLean, Virginia 22101 Register here.   Dark skies are the natural state of nature. Over time, humans have increased the amount of light shining into the sky all night long. This excessive light has […]