by Michael Reinemer As I sign off as president, passing the baton to Joe Gorney, I want to thank each Virginia Master Naturalist in the chapter for what you do. The numbers of volunteer hours are astounding. It’s hard to overstate how desperately your hours and your expertise are needed. Fairfax County and the whole […]
Photo: (c) Barbara J. Saffir WINTER LECTURE-IDEAS FROM EUROPE FOR U.S. GARDENS (Adult) Winter is the perfect time to plan improvements to our gardens. Garden designer and international traveler Carolyn Mullet shares design images from her European garden travels that we can adapt and use for our own garden designs. Carolyn will show us how […]
The central mission of Virginia Working Landscapes (VWL) is to promote sustainable land use and the conservation of native biodiversity through research, education, and community engagement. First assembled at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute: Front Royal, VA in 2010, VWL was formed at the behest of regional landowners, citizen scientists, and conservation organizations who wanted […]
Jump to submission form. Thriving Earth Exchange projects start with community priorities. Communities of any size from around the world are encouraged to submit a local issue and/or project idea related to natural hazards, natural resources, or climate change. Any community can start a Thriving Earth project. All we ask is that you commit to the […]
Toakase’s Tapa: Saturday, January 12, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, Ground Floor, Natural History Museum Learn more about your place in the world through explorations of nature and culture. Every second Saturday of the month, museum educators lead a program that combines a book reading, activities, and a chance to look more […]
Plant NOVA Natives’ third annual “Grand Partnership” meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 26, 9:30 am to 1 pm, at 3040 Williams Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax. All are welcome! Does your organization (public, private, or non-profit; large or small) have a concern for the local environment? Please send a representative(s) as we collaborate on plans […]
SAVE THE DATES – February to April, 2019 Tree Farm Dinner February 21 – King & Queen County, VA “One-stop shop” for woodland owners wanting to better manage their land and citizen scientists desiring to expand their applied knowledge base! Details and registration Landowner’s Woods & Wildlife Conference(s) February 23 – Culpeper, VA (15th annual) February […]
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to supplement your home school science unit? Come to Huntley Meadows Park and join the Science for Homeschoolers series program! These series focus on age-appropriate science units, and all have an outdoor element. Have your child get dirty exploring ecosystems, habitats, soils, biodiversity, and so much more! The Science […]
Excited about Citizen Science and using iNaturalist to record your observations? You can lead FMN’s participation in the 2019 City Nature Challenge! What’s involved? You decide. Here are some suggestions. Join the monthly City Nature Challenge coordination phone calls: When Wed Jan 23, 2019 2pm – 3pm Eastern Time – New York Where 605-472-5436, access code […]
Learn how to work with decision makers, influence management decisions, and stop the spread of invasive species! What? Have you been working on invasive species issues but feel compelled to do more? Taking part in the EmpowerU Advocacy Training Program will move your invasive species work to the next level! The program includes a series […]