Photo: Cerulean Warbler by Matt Felperin Reston’s Walker Nature Center has two upcoming birding day trips that are open to all adults: Warblers of the Blue Ridge – Tuesday, May 5th: Travel with us to the G. Richard Thompson Wildlife Management Area in Fauquier County to search for migrating songbirds. GR Thompson is well known […]
Photos: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens-transplanting The Natives Team at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, which includes several Fairfax Master Naturalists, has gotten off to a great start this spring, in spite of the crazy up-and-down weather. Projects we have worked on include: 1. Transplanting into pots native seedlings that were grown from seeds collected last year in […]
Image: Courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority – 2026 Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lake Fairfax Park 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190 Admission is FREE; Parking is $10 per car at the gate. Cash and credit accepted. Learn how you can make a positive impact on the planet through […]
Photo: Indigo Bunting, Randy Streufert – NVBA Photo Contest Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Meadwood Special Recreation Area 10702 Harley RoadLorton, VA, 22079United States (map) FREE, but registration is requested Join participants for a springtime bird walk with Northern Virginia Bird Alliance (NVBA) partners, National Park Service Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and the […]
Image: Courtesy of the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance – Beyond the Spray Saturday, April 25, 2026 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Mount Vernon Unitarian Church 1909 Windmill Ln Alexandria, VA 22307United States (map) FREE, but registration is required Liz Train, NVBA’s Fairfax County Wildlife Sanctuary Program Coordinator, will give a presentation on mosquito control solutions that avoid pesticides. […]
Photo: Courtesy of Fairfax County Spring Watershed Clean-up Join The Nature Conservancy and Fairfax County Park Authority to remove trash from these parks in your watershed. Saturday, April 4 Sign up: Ossian Hall Park—10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Annandale Saturday, April 11 Sign up: Merrybrook Run Stream Valley Park—9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | […]
Photo: Courtesy of Wolf Trap Park, Native Woodland Garden Sunday, Apr 12, 2026 9:30 am to 10:30 am This Event is FREE however Space is limited so please register early Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182 Overview: Expert led nature walk to identify migratory birds, butterflies, […]
Sketch: Sketching Birds 101 by Jess Michetti Wednesday, April 8, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Fee: Members $12.00, Nonmembers $23.00 National Wildlife Federation Building 11100 Wildlife Center Drive Reston, VA 20190 Click here for Registration and Sign-up About the course: In the spirit of Draw A Bird Day (04/08/2026), students will use pencils, […]
Photo: Courtesy of Fairfax Prism March 21-April 12, 2026 JOIN volunteers at any of these tree rescues to learn about invasive plants and what you can do to help! What to Know Before You Go What to Wear: Long-sleeved shirts and long pants to protect against thorns, sturdy shoes, a hat. What to Bring: Water. See instructions […]
Photo: Courtesy of Eagle Fest at Mason Neck State Park May 9, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079. Visitor Center Lawn All events for the festival are free for everyone to enjoy! Click here for additional information. Join this full day of […]