Photo: FMN November 3 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join the Reston Association for a volunteer invasive plant removal event at Vantage Hill! Help protect native plants and restore local habitats by removing English ivy and bush honeysuckle, two invasive species that can crowd out native vegetation and threaten biodiversity. This is a great opportunity […]
Photo: Courtesy of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation November 21 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Join volunteers at Widewater State Park on November 21 for a Beaver Dam Trail maintenance day! Help care for the park’s trails and preserve its natural beauty while supporting outdoor recreation and conservation efforts. This is a great […]
Photo: Ron Grimes November 11 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM Meadowood Recreation Area 10406 Gunston Road, Lorton, VA 22079 Special Recreation Area! Help observe and document native birds, plants, and other wildlife while exploring the area’s natural habitats. Whether you’re an experienced naturalist or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, this is a great opportunity to […]
Photo: William Young November 74:30 pm – 6:30 pm Huntley Meadows Location3701 Lockheed Blvd.Alexandria, VA $14/personAdults only These nocturnal raptors are pair-bonding and looking for nesting sites at this time of year. Prowl the park after dark to listen for and learn about our local owls and possibly see a barred owl. Meet at the […]
Photo: Tricia Rowlison October 258:00 am to 9:30 am Hidden Oaks Nature Center Location7701 Royce StreetAnnandale, VA 22003 $10/person16- adult Enjoy a digital detox as you hike through the woods and learn about the healing benefits of nature. Practice forest bathing techniques designed to help you connect with nature and improve your well-being. Led by […]
Photo: Tricia Rowlison October 2510 am – 11:15 am Ellanor C. Lawrence Park LocationVisitor Center & AmphitheaterChantilly, VA 20151 $9/person10-adult Enjoy a naturalist-led hike and identify plants that are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Participants will learn how plants were used in rope making and folk remedies with connections to Eastern Woodland […]
Photo: Courtesy of Earth Sangha October 1412 p.m. – 1 p.m. Earth Sangha6100 Cloud DrSpringfield, VA 22150 Help care for native plants at the Wild Plant Nursery! Volunteers will assist with repotting plants as well as weeding, watering and labeling. Your efforts will help keep the nursery thriving and support the native plants that provide […]
Photo: Tricia Rowlison October 219:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Visitor Center Pollinator GardenMason Neck State Park7301 High Point Rd.Lorton, VA 22079 Join the Friends of Mason Neck for a volunteer garden day at Mason Neck State Park! Help care for the park’s pollinator gardens by planting native species, weeding and mulching to support local wildlife, […]
Photo: Courtesy of the Friends of Dyke Marsh September 121 p.m. – 3 p.m. Fort Hunt Park, Pavilion A8999 Fort Hunt RdAlexandria, VA 22308 Bring your family and friends to see live hawks, owls and other raptors up close. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of Dyke Marsh, the National Park Service and […]
Photo credit: Tricia Rowlison September 238:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dyke Marsh, Belle Haven Park parking lotAlexandria, VA 22307 Help count butterflies and dragonflies in Dyke Marsh. Surveyors do not need experience or specialized knowledge. Meet in the south Belle Haven Park parking lot. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, sun and insect protection and a […]