Photo by Plant NOVA Natives, Mourning Cloak Butterfly Friday, October 20, 2023 8:30 AM 12:00 PM Meadowood Recreation Area 10406 Gunston Road Lorton, VA, 22079 United States (map) Butterfly and dragonfly surveys are carried out in temperate months (April-October), normally on Friday mornings, at one of four sites around Occoquan Bay, all within the 15-mile diameter circle […]
Article and photos by FMN Jo Doumbia, FMN Outreach Committee Chair As the warmth of summer fades, I find myself reflecting on the amazing journey 20 teens from the disadvantaged area of Culmore went through this summer as they participated in the Teens Summer Nature Camp. The camp itself was made possible via the combined […]
Photo: By FMN Jerry Nissley, Hidden Oaks Nature Center FCPA is hiring Roving Naturalists for fall and spring programs. See the job details below and send a resume to [email protected] If you would rather volunteer than work for FCPA we have opportunities to support this program as a volunteer as well. Click this link to […]
Photo: Provided by Northern Virginia Aerials, Reston Article provided by Master Gardener intern/Master Naturalist Robin Duska Ever wonder about how to measure the effects of development on the environment? In 2017, Reston’s Environmental Advisory Committee set out to establish one approach: A baseline against which the desirability and effect of changes resulting from development or […]
Saturday, October 14, 2023 2:00 – 4:00 PM FREE The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Rd Warrenton, VA 20187 Registration is REQUIRED. Come to the Clifton Institute for a fung-tastic afternoon with friends at the Mycological Association of Washington, DC to learn about mushrooms! This program will include a presentation on mushroom biology and identification followed by […]
Article and Images Courtesy of The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Soil Your Undies Campaign The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is challenging residents all across Fairfax County to bury a pair of cotton underwear as part of a campaign to promote soil health awareness. How does it work? Just […]
Photo credit: https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/bats/ Sunday, October 1, 2023 7:00 – 8:30 PM Where: Dyke Marsh, Alexandria, Virginia Click here for map and directions. Registration required: Please visit the Better Impact website to register. Discovering Bats in the Night Sky with Deborah Hammer, Interpretive Guide Join us as we explore bats in the night sky at Dyke Marsh in […]
Dates and Times (Space Limited) Tuesday, September 5 @ 6 pm Thursday, September 14 @ 6 pm Thursday, September 21 @ 6 pm Thursday, September 28 @ 5 pm Thursday, October 5 @ 5 pm Tuesday, October 10 @ 5 pm Tuesday, October 24 @ 5 pm Tuesday, October 31 @ 5 pm Location Tours […]
Image Courtesy of the Clifton Institute Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:00 – 9:00 AM FREE The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Rd Warrenton, VA 20187 Registration is REQUIRED. Led by seasoned birders, these walks are a great way to get familiar with the Clifton Institute avian neighbors. Open to beginners and experts alike! Age: Adults and children accompanied by […]
Image Courtesy of the Clifton Institute Saturday, September 16, 2023 1:00 – 3:00 PM FREE The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Rd Warrenton, VA 20187 Registration is REQUIRED. Come explore all the Clifton Institute field station has to offer! Walks are led by one of the naturalists on the staff. You never know what we’ll see […]