The Clifton Institute, 6712 Blantyre Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187 Thursday, Jan 16, 2020 7:00pm – 8:00pm When we hear about scientific discoveries, conservation breakthroughs, or just what’s been seen in the area recently, the stories are usually about species. “New species discovered!” “Endangered species need our help!” “I saw 20 species last weekend!” We hear […]
Photo by Ana Ka’ahanui Virginia Working Landscapes is aware of the concern surrounding recent research highlighting the troubling decline of North America’s birds. Among those, grassland birds have been hit hardest. Working alongside a dedicated network of landowners, citizen scientists and partners, VWL has been at the forefront of identifying ways that private lands […]
Reposted from the Rare blog Brett Jenks In her column this week, Axios’ Amy Harder offers “confessions of an energy reporter,” and admits that even she — someone fluent in facts about climate change — isn’t likely to adopt climate-friendly behaviors unless she is incentivized economically to do so. Harder cited research Rare conducted that […]
Each year VAFHP holds a conference for professionals and others interested in learning more about forest health and ecology of the Mid-Atlantic. The 2020 Conference will be held in Glen Allen, VA, just west of Richmond, on January 27-28, 2020. Attendees include local, state and federal officials, independent contractors, consultants, horticulture and forest industry representatives and […]
Riverbend has planting/seeding projects in the works before winter (and the holidays). These are great for master naturalists or anyone interested in restoring of our parks. Please sign up using the link below: Sign up here: https://volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/#/opp_details/184069 Not available on these workdays? Schedule a volunteer workday at Riverbend Park! Email Valeria to schedule a day/time that works […]
Photo (c) by Barbara J. Saffir National Wildlife Federation, Wildlife Center Drive 11100, Reston, Virginia November 24, 2019 1:00 pm – 03:00 pm Location: Join Phil Silas, the Manassas-Bull Run Christmas Bird Count compiler, at the National Wildlife Federation to learn about this long-running citizen science bird survey. Phil will cover its purpose and scope, […]
27 April and 27 July 2019 10:00 am – 02:00 pm Location: Sky Meadows State Park, Edmonds Lane 11012, Delaplane, Virginia Explore the rich natural diversity of Sky Meadows State Park with this three-part series. Each workshop includes a lecture in the Carriage Barn, followed by a 3-mile field hike for hands-on application. Receive a colored […]
November 23, 2019 8:00 am – 11:00 am Location: Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, Harpers Ferry Road 11661, Purcellville, Virginia Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy at the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (BRCES) for a walk through parts of this beautiful 900-acre preserve and see what lives in this diverse habitat. As the leaves fall, it […]
The 2020 VAEE Conference has a lot to offer Virginia Master Naturalists! On Wednesday, Feb. 26 there will be many outdoor workshops and classes such as “Wandering the Winter Woods” or “A Wetland Wander at Sweet Briar.” There are full day workshops such as “Communicating Climate Change” and “Lynchburg’s Urban Water Cycle Tour.’’ Plain old […]
The Clifton Institute 6712 Blantyre Road Warrenton, VA, 20187 Friday, December 6 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM For 20 years, the Native Grassland Restoration project on the eastern shore of Maryland has studied the processes of restoring native Mid-Atlantic warm-season grasslands. Come hear Dr. Gill share an overview of his involvement with the project and […]