Entries by Mary Ann Bush

Congratulations Margaret E. Fisher – A 2025 Environmental Excellence Awardee

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Photo: Fairfax County Government October 15, 2025 Today, Fairfax County announced the winners of the 2025 Environmental Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses that have made remarkable contributions to environmental stewardship and sustainability. This year’s winners include a senior planner advancing climate resilience, a wastewater director restoring ecosystems, a Fairfax County Public Schools […]

MOTHtober Fest at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, October 17th

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Photo: Io Moth by Judy Gallagher   Friday, October 17, 2025 8:30 pm – 10:30 Fee: $7.00 Register here! Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Vienna, VA 22182 United Organizer: (NOVA Parks) Discover the magic of moths at MOTHtober FEST! Experience a unique nighttime adventure celebrating these fascinating nocturnal pollinators with Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin and Ana Ka’ahanui […]

Wildlife Sanctuary Presentation Hosted by the Native Plant Circle, December 13th

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Photo: North American Bird Alliance, Certified Wildlife Sanctuary   Saturday, December 13, 2025 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, CA 22307 Fee: FREE Registration is required – Click here for details. Are you intrigued by observing wildlife in your own yard? Do you want to contribute to the […]

Invitation to Third Annual Climate Action Conference – Third Annual Climate Action Conference – Teaming Up to Restore and Protect Healthy Waterways, Oct 18th

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October 18, 2025  9:00AM – 1:00PM Lake Braddock Secondary School  in Burke, VA. Expand your understanding about the impact of climate change on water resources, from the oceans and Chesapeake Bay to the Potomac River and local streams. No matter where you live or work, your actions matter to protect the quality of water and […]

An Afternoon with Filmmaker and Naturalist Kathryn Pasternak, October 7th

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025 3:00pm – 4:30pm Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 1, Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 2 Event is free Registration is required – click here for more information and registration   Emmy award winning photographer and director, Kathryn Pasternak, will share her fascinating work before offering hands on tips to improve your own […]

Worm Composting Workshop,October 4th

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Saturday, October 4, 2025 2:00pm – 4:00 pm Cost is $10.00 per person (non-refundable) Green Acres Center 4401 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax VA, 22030 Register at: Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District: Worm Composting Workshop At this workshop, you will learn tips and tricks for successfully composting with worms and build your own worm composter to […]

Article Review: “Ospreys May Be in Trouble Again”, Article by Glenda C. Booth

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Photo: By Glenda Booth, Osprey and their young at the Belle Haven Marina platform nest on June 18, 2025.  This complete article by Glenda C. Booth appeared in the July 17th edition of the Alexandria Gazette Packet:                       https://www.alexandriagazette.com/news/2025/jul/17/ospreys-may-be-in-trouble-again/ Glenda C. Booth’s article, “Ospreys in Northern […]

Birding Occoquan Bay, September 30th

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Photo: Rusty Moran, Occoquan Bay Tuesday, September 30, 2025 9:00AM – 3:00PM Transportation is provided. Fee: $35 for Reston Association members and $45 for non-members Participants will depart the Walker Nature Center:  View Facility  Registration required-Link: Register on webtrac.   On Tuesday, September 30th, Occoquan Bayhas scheduled a trip to the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge […]

National Public Lands Day Volunteer Opportunity at Marine Corps Base Quantico, September 27th

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Photo: by Mike Fox, Monarch on milkweed Saturday, September 27, 2025 9:00am to 4:00pm In-person volunteer event 27175 Telegraph Rd Stafford , VA 22554 United States Registration and sign-up details: Check out: https://www.neefusa.org/npld/marine-corps-base-quantico/restoring-monarch-habitat-and-inspiring-conservation-mcb-quanticoA sign-up link is available here: https://shorturl.at/wnUGO. Note that the morning shift (9:00am-12:00n) is behind the gate, and at least two weeks advance notice is necessary […]