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 […]
Photo: Courtesy of LOUDOUN WILDLIFE’S NATIVE PLANT SALE AT MORVEN Saturday, March 28 8:00am-1:00pm National Arboretum Native Plant Sale 2400 R Street Washington DC 20002Held in conjunction with the National Arboretum’s Lahr Native Plant Symposium Friends of the National Arboretum: http://www.fona.org Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11 9am-3pm American Horticultural Society Spring […]
Photo: Courtesy of the Fairfax County’s Urban and Community Forestry Division ~Application deadline is April 10, 2026~ FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va – Community-based organizations in Fairfax County can apply to receive free trees for planting on private properties, through a program by Fairfax County’s Urban and Community Forestry Division (UCFD) of the Department of Public […]
Photo: Plant NOVA Natives Thursday, February 26, 2026 (Rain Date: Thursday, March 5) 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Optional practical session – 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm) Location: Annandale, VA (Location will be sent to registrants) Registration is required by February 25. Please click on the link for details and to register. (PlantNovaTrees.org/clase-en-espanol) All […]
Photo: Courtesy of the Lahr Native Plant Symposium and Sale Saturday, March 28th, 2026 9:00am-4:00pm Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/39th-annual-lahr-native-plant-symposium-tickets-1979987980349?aff=usna U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC This all-day event features a slate of expert speakers who will touch on a variety of topics, exploring themes both new to the Symposium and familiar. Join fellow participants for an […]
Photo: Bill Hafker, Paw Paw-laden tree. The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to announce information about the 2026 Annual Native Seedling Sale! Orders for the 2026 Native Seedling Sale will open on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10am and remain open until sold out. If you haven’t already, you will be asked […]
Photo: Courtesy of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation – Grasses When: Jan. 24, 2026. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Additional dates: Grasses For The Masses – Jan. 25, 2026. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Grasses For The Masses – Feb. 7, 2026. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Grasses For The Masses – Feb. 8, 2026. 3:00 […]
Photo: Luke High 2022 Northern Mockingbird, Virginia Saturdays, February 14th through May 9th, 2026 Times: February 14th through March 7th will be conducted from 8:00-9:15AM, March 14th through May 9th will be conducted from 9:00-10:15AM Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale is looking for FMN volunteers to lead and […]
Photo of Crow by Ahmed Fahmi on Unsplash Saturday, January 17, 2026 4:30 PM 6:00 PM Free Shirlington Library 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, VA 22206 Join the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance and their partners at DC Bird Alliance for a Winter Crow Watch at the Shirlington roost located in Arlington, VA. You’re in for a show as […]