The 23rd Annual Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards exhibition opened on October 29 at the National Museum of Natural History. Named for nature photographer and conservationist Windland Smith Rice, Nature’s Best presents breathtaking fine art prints and short videos that highlight the best of nature photography—and our spectacular planet. The “23rd Annual Windland Smith Rice International Awards […]
Photo by Emily Thorne, VT. Eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius) populations are believed to have declined throughout much of their range in the eastern United States since the 1940s. Hypothesized declines have been attributed to habitat loss or change, increased competition with sympatric carnivore species, or diseases. Lack of information regarding the spatial distribution and […]
For questions or to volunteer, contact Valeria Espinoza at [email protected] or 703-759-9018. Record your hours as S109: FCPA Habitat and Parkland Management. Thursday, Nov. 8, 1pm-TBD Grass Seed Collection Training Learn how to collect native grass seeds. Once trained, you can do this at your convenience. Other training dates/times available. Saturday, Nov. 10, 9-11am Trail […]
Photo: Barbara J. Saffir (c) We all know that science matters, but sometimes it’s hard to figure out exactly how, and with whom, to share it. Sharpen your ability to share research with the world. Join the American Geophysical Union science communication sessions to learn how to tell good stories, become a science advocate, and […]
Photo: Ana Ka’ahanui You probably think about trees, trails and animals when you conjure up images of the parks in Fairfax County, but some of today’s beautiful public properties have a dicey past. Get a little taste of that sketchy history (not literally, of course) on the “Moonshine and Mayhem Hike” at Riverbend Park on […]
Photo by Ana Ka’ahanui Bring the kids to Green Spring Gardens for the “Family Fun: Bird Walk” on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Wander through the autumn gardens where birds are making their preparations for the cold winter ahead. Bring field glasses, if you have them, and Green Spring will provide a bird search sheet. Warm […]
Photo by Barbara J. Saffir (c) Please sign up here to talk about the value of planting native plants with visitors to the Mount Vernon District Environment Expo: Saving the Earth One Person at a Time. November 10, 2018 7:15 – 11:15 am Post this lovely flyer where people might see it: enviroexpoposter-flyer-final
While humans are bustling about on election campaigns, the rest of the world’s citizens are frenetically preparing for winter. Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators seek out the last of the flowering plants. In the Mid-Atlantic area, goldenrods and asters provide that critical food source (just as red maples fill that need at the other end […]
Photo: Barbara J. Saffir (c) Sunday, November 11, 2018 1 – 4 PM Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Road Alexandria, VA 22312 Everything wonderful from the print version of Flora of Virginia can now fit in your pocket and make you feel like a pro in the woods. The app, for Android and iOS […]
Photo by Barbara J. Saffir (c) Fourth Saturday Bird Walk Saturday, October 27 at 8:00AM Novice and experienced birders will enjoy these guided 1-2 mile hikes to look for the many species of birds that can be found on the field station. As fall migration proceeds, we’ll see different species of birds every week. Help […]