It’s no myth that trees hold a special place in our collective psyche. Trees play a prominent role in myths, often symbolizing life and rebirth. Unfortunately, some of the stories about them are just plain wrong.

On Saturday, February 18, ASNV welcomed 18 new volunteers to our team during our Outreach Volunteer Training.

Judy Gallagher is an ASNV board member and a regular surveyor of local wildlife who also captures photos of what she sees, in particular the less common species.

One extremely popular plant that has recently been showing its invasive qualities and is on invasive lists in various northern Virginia jurisdictions is Liriope, commonly called Monkey Grass or Lilyturf.

Monday Nature Mystery continues! Read on to learn who correctly identified our last mystery.

Fourteen members of a Virginia General Assembly workgroup appointed in 2021 to study problems associated with free-roaming cats have just released a comprehensive report detailing the negative impact of cats on wildlife and public health and recommending legislative solutions.

In November 2020, ASNV became part of an Upton Hill Regional Park support team that has worked together to improve both habitat restoration and activities welcoming to underserved groups.

One of the most satisfying moments of invasive plant management comes when you pull the last vine off a struggling native sapling, freeing it to claim its full share of sunlight and grow without restraint.

The results are in! On December 18, 2022, nearly 100 birders counted almost 20,000 birds of 82 species in this 15-mile diameter circle.

It’s February, which often has the most severe winter weather. For this reason, back in February 1994, Illinois Congressman John Porter read a resolution into the Congressional Record naming February National Wild Bird Feeding Month, now generally known as National Bird Feeding Month.

Do you enjoy speaking to people about your passion for birds and the environment? We need your help!

You still have until Wednesday, March 1 at noon (Eastern Time) to enter your photographs or videos to Audubon’s 2023 Photography Awards Contest.

Judy Gallagher is an ASNV board member and a regular surveyor of local wildlife who also captures photos of what she sees, in particular the less common species.

English ivy is one of America’s foremost invasives, taking over natural areas especially along both coasts.

Monday Nature Mystery continues! Read on to learn who correctly identified our last mystery.

Birdlife International’s State of the World’s Birds 2022 (SOTWB 2022) concludes that the world’s birds are in a fragile condition: One out of 5 of the world’s 11,000 species is threatened or near threatened with extinction. 

Residents who are interested in installing solar panels often face a dilemma. Which is better for the environment, solar panels or shade trees?

Now that the ducks and geese are flooding into our area for winter, make sure your identification skills are at their peak.

On January 19th, ASNV is hosting a virtual event featuring Ed Clark of the Wildlife Center of Virginia. He will discuss the Center’s life-saving work and what plans the Center has for the future as it celebrates its 40th anniversary!

Judy Gallagher is an ASNV board member and a regular surveyor of local wildlife who also captures photos of what she sees, in particular the less common species.