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Audubon scholarship to Hog Island, ME, for VA public school educators, at Hog Island, ME

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The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia is taking applications from public school teachers for an all-expenses paid week of professional development plus transportation to National Audubon Society’s Hog Island Camp in Maine. This year’s Sharing Nature: An Educator’s Week occurs July 15-20, 2018. Highlights include ospreys, bioluminescent sea creatures, and boat trips to nearby islands, including to a puffin colony. Applicants must be public […]

Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird, with Katie Fallon

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Just in time for Halloween!  Vultures are often overlooked, underappreciated, and unloved, despite the vital role they play healthy ecosystems. Worldwide, vultures are more likely to be threatened or endangered than any other group of raptor, but in the United States turkey and black vultures may be increasing in number. Based on Katie Fallon’s new […]

September 19th: Creek Critters at Webb Sanctuary

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You will learn how to find and identify creek critters (macroinvertebrates) living in Popes Head Creek, and generate Stream Health Reports based on your findings using the Creek Critters smartphone app. The stream site is a 10-minute downhill walk from the parking area. Participants will work in shallow water (less than 10 inches deep). This […]

September 9th Green Breakfast:  Fairfax County’s Environmental Vision Update

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Fairfax County’s Environmental Vision Update Kambiz Agazi, Fairfax County Environmental Coordinator Fairfax County’s environment is resilient, but not indestructible. It is the county’s overarching vision to attain a quality environment that provides for a high quality of life and is sustainable for future generations. While it is not an action plan, Fairfax County’s Environmental Vision […]

Fall 2017 Native Plant Sales

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A short list of upcoming native plant sales in Virginia: September 9, 9 am – 3 pm. Green Spring Gardens. The Virginia Native Plant Society offerings are behind the visitor center. September 9, 9 am – 3 pm. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy sale. September 23, 9 am – 2 pm. Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale September […]

Hog Island Scholarship

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Audubon Society of Northern Virginia is pleased to offer a full scholarship and transportation to “Sharing Nature: An Educator’s Week,” July 16-21, 2017, at National Audubon Society’s Hog Island Camp in Maine. Application Deadline: Feb. 24, 2017. Applications available at audubonva.org  Scholarship Announcement: March 17, 2017 Application: http://audubonva.org/hog-island-scholarship/ Questions: [email protected] or contact Mary McLean, Youth Education Chair. For further information about […]

2017 Seedling Sale

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The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting orders for our annual native tree and shrub seedling sale. The theme for this year’s seedling sale is “Fall Color” featuring shrubs and trees that will add lovely color to your garden. They help clean our water and air, prevent soil erosion, provide valuable […]