Thanks to NVBA advocates’ and many others’ efforts, Virginia has a new law that requires, by January 1, 2027, retailers to conspicuously post “in proximity to each invasive plant display” signs indicating that a plant is invasive and “encouraging consumers to ask about alternatives.”
Huntley Meadows Park Celebrates 50 Years!
Five Great Reasons to Garden with Natives
Birdwatching in Zimbabwe
Upcoming Workshops and Classes
A Closer Look: Nature All Around Us, May 2025
Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac: Backyard Birdathon!
Weekly Bird Word: April 28, 2025
Good News at the I-95 Landfill to Help Offset Some Bad News
Bird Flu: An Update for Birdwatchers
Don’t let Light Pollution Spoil Spring Migration—Turn out Those Lights!
The spring migration for birds is happening NOW - from March 15 through May 31 our feathered friends are making their long journeys north. It is estimated that over 100 million birds fly over northern Virginia in the spring. Migration usually occurs at night, and many birds use the stars to navigate.