Entries by Mary Ann Bush

VMN Continuing Education Webinar: Community Generated Data Informs Our Understanding Of the Vulnerability Of Frog and Toad Species To Climate Change, July 24th

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Photo: Wood Frog by Randy Streufert Monday, July 24, 2023 12:00-1:00 PM Pre-registration required Description: To mitigate climate change-driven biodiversity loss using limited resources, conservation biologists and wildlife managers often use assessments to prioritize species that are at risk of extinction. But some assessments require a lot of data which isn’t available for all species. These […]

Blue Ridge PRISM Summer Meeting: “These Are Not Your Grandpa’s Quail”, July 19th

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Photo Courtesy of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Wednesday, July 19, 2023 11:30 am – 1:00 pm via Zoom Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/640679949977 The northern bobwhite aka bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus) is the only quail native to eastern North America. Its clear, whistled call was once a common sound throughout its range. You hear its call much […]

NASA Moon Trees Quest: A Citizen Science Project Collaboration with the USDA Forest Service

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Image Courtesy of the Globe Program NASA Moon Trees Quest Did you know that in 1971 the Apollo 14 spacecraft carried seeds of several trees into space? Well those seeds of species such as sycamore, loblolly pine, coast redwood, sweetgum, and Douglas-firs were planted all over the United States. The NASA Moon Trees Quest is a citizen […]

Welcome to the Fairfax County Park Authority Latino Conservation Week, July 15th

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Welcome to the Fairfax County Park Authority Latino Conservation Week, a celebration of the community’s profound connection to nature and their contributions to conservation efforts. This week-long event invites you to embark on a journey of exploration, education, and engagement, honoring the rich heritage and environmental stewardship of Latino individuals. Join the celebration with these […]

Ecology Walk – Hosted by the Friends of Dyke Marsh, September 16th

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Photo by Ned Stone, A Dyke Marsh inlet. Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:00am Meet at the Haul Road trail entrance, Dyke Marsh, Alexandria Join naturalist and biologist Charles Smith at 10 a.m. on an ecology walk and learn all about tidal marsh ecology, vegetative communities, system stressors, seasonality of vegetation and wildlife and ecosystems’ importance. […]

Butterfly Walk, August 26th

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Photo by Plant NOVA Natives, Mourning Cloak Butterfly Saturday, August 26, 2023 10:00am Meet at the south Belle Haven Park parking lot Dyke Marsh, Alexandria Join Friends of Dyke Marsh for a butterfly and dragonfly walk with Larry Meade. Meet at the south Belle Haven Park parking lot. Limited to 20. Register by sending an […]

Vernal Pools: Introduction to a Unique Wetland Habitat, August 2nd

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Photo Courtesy of the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy   Wednesday, August 2, 2023 7:00pm Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Rd NW Leesburg, VA + Google Map Learn more and register here. Vernal pools, also known as ephemeral or seasonal pools, are an important yet often overlooked wetland. As the name suggests, they are temporary pools only holding water for […]

Stream Monitoring Citizen Science & Training Opportunities

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Photo by FMN J. Quinn, Stream monitoring at Pohick Creek.   Difficult Run Stream Monitoring Field Training When: Thursday, July 20, 9:00-11:30am Where: Difficult Run Stream Valley Park, Great Falls This field training is targeted to those pursuing the VASOS stream monitor certification and will focus heavily on protocols. This long-standing stream site has changed greatly […]

Summer Creatures of The Night, July 14

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Image: Courtesy of The Clifton Institute Friday, July 14, 2023 7:30 – 9:30 pm Cost: Free Registration is REQUIRED. The Clifton Institue 6712 Blantyre Road Warrenton, Virginia 20187 Come join members of The Clifton Institute to look and listen for creatures of the night! Summer is an ideal time to observe several species of katydids, […]