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March Green Breakfast, In Person, March 8th

Image: Fairfax County

Saturday, March 8, 2025
9 am
Ornery Public House, 3950 University Dr., #106 Fairfax VA

Register here.

Join Sara Girello with Fairfax County Government’s Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination (OEEC) for the first in-person Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Green Breakfast since 2019! Come learn more about climate action in Fairfax County and the county’s work to “Sustain Fairfax”. They will highlight the county’s climate plans, programs, and progress and what you can do to save money, reduce your emissions, build resilience, and help our community.

This Green Breakfast is IN-PERSON and includes actual breakfast! Please register here so NVSWCD can let the restaurant know how many people they need to plan for. The cost will be $15, payable in cash at the door.

If you have questions, please email [email protected]

Did you miss their last Green Breakfast? They’ve got you covered! View the recording of our January 2025 Green Breakfast with Carolyn Wilder of the Wildlife Rescue League here.

NVSWCD Green Breakfast: Knockout Natives, March 9th

Saturday, March 9, 2023
9 am
Free
Speaker: Sam Hoadley, the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center
Registration required. 

Join Sam Hoadley, the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center, as he highlights knockout native species and cultivars from their trials. Top performers and favorites of MonardaPhloxEchinacea, wild hydrangea, Carex represent some of the best native plants for the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Sam will discuss their horticultural and ecological performance and will share important information on standouts that will make beautiful additions to your garden.

NVSWCD’s popular Green Breakfasts are now virtual! All Green Breakfast webinars begin at 9:00am and are hosted on Teams. No prior registration is required.

January Green Breakfast Recording available: Conserve Energy, Save Money, and Take Climate Action with OEEC

Speaker: Dr. Neely Law, Senior Planner, Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination
The January Green Breakfast was chock full of information, be sure to check it out if you weren’t able to join us! To watch the recording on our YouTube channel, click here.