Cover Photo: Joanie Millward, FMN Peter Mecca Connecting with a raptor. Article by FMN Peter Mecca – Educator, Scientist and Lifelong learner As an educator and scientist, I welcome opportunities to interact with all forms of life on Earth. Whether it’s helping to raise trout in Virginia or tagging leatherback turtles in Puerto Rico, […]
Image: New particulate pollution Air Quality Index, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Many VMN volunteers spend a lot of time being active outdoors, as you would expect! Part of the risk management guidelines involve keeping yourself and others safe by paying attention to the weather forecast. At this time of year, both extreme heat and […]
Photo by Laura Beaty Sunday 22, 2024 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Registration Fee: $8.00 Registration link: Register starting July 30 Hidden Oaks Nature Center Location 7701 Royce Street Annandale, VA 22003 Dive into the enchanting world of monarch butterflies with this monarch migration program. Join this educational and delightful journey as participants learn about […]
Photo: Randy Streufert The Friends of Mason Neck State Park (FoMNSP) 2024 photography contest is now open. They are looking for images taken in the park that highlight its magic. Winning photos, including honorable mention, will be published in the FoMNSP newsletter, website, and social media. Eligibility Anyone other than Mason Neck State Park staff, […]
Image: Courtesy of the Clifton Institute Saturday, September 7, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Cost: $15 ($10 for Friends of Clifton) Registration is REQUIRED. This program will be held at the residence of the Clifton Institute co-directors to experience a remnant prairie, a planted meadow, and a native plant garden. The remnant prairie on the property hosts a […]
Photo: FCPA, Tammy Tammy Schwab running the bug identification station at the Bug Fest at Lewinsville park. Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Cost: $8.00 Registration: Register starting July 30 Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road in Springfield For more information, visit: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-accotink. Insect fans are sure to find something to enjoy […]
Photo: By FMN Jerry Nissley, Hidden Oaks Nature Center Hidden Oaks Nature Center (HONC), nestled inside the 52-acre Annandale District Park, needs your help! Earn your volunteer hours with the HONC. Volunteers are needed for the following activities: a volunteer to cover our front desk on Saturdays. There are currently 3 others who will share […]
Image: Courtesy of the Clifton Institute July 19, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Rd Warrenton, VA 20187 FREE but Registration is REQUIRED. Join the Clifton Institute to look and listen for creatures of the night! Summer is an ideal time to observe several species of katydids, crickets, cicadas and birds. Participants […]
Image: Courtesy of The Clifton Institute July 18, 2024 10:30 am – 12:30 pm The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Rd Warrenton, VA 20187 FREE but Registration is REQUIRED. Join the Clifton Institute to learn about butterfly identification and biology. Bert Harris will give a presentation on the identification of common butterflies in the local area. Participants will […]
Photo: by FMN Jerry Nissley, Tiger swallowtail VMN Logo July 20, 2024 9:00 am – 3:00 pm The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Rd Warrenton, VA 20187 FREE but Registration is REQUIRED. Every year community scientists help count the butterflies in 15-mile-diameter circles all around the country and contribute their data to the North American Butterfly Association. This […]