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Wildlife Sanctuary Almanac
Plant This Not That
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Ambassador Tool Kit
Contact the Wildlife Sanctuary Program
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Jess Michetti
September 27, 2021
News

October 2021 Bird of the Month

Jess Michetti
September 27, 2021
News
October 2021 Bird of the Month

Seeing a Northern Harrier flying over the Reston Library during fall migration was quite a surprise, especially since there isn’t any spacious grasslands or wetlands nearby. But there is no doubt in my mind that what flew over the library, was a harrier. So, this harrier was likely just passing through.

Tagged: Birding, Bird of the Month

Jess Michetti
September 27, 2021
News

Invitation to Celebrate Trees!

Jess Michetti
September 27, 2021
News
Invitation to Celebrate Trees!

This fall is for celebrating trees as well as planting them. Plant NoVa Natives is launching a PLANT NOVA TREES campaign that will continue for five years, according to Margaret Fisher, PNN’s Outreach Coordinat

Tagged: Plant NOVA Trees, Native Planting, Native Trees, Native Landscaping

Jess Michetti
September 27, 2021

Observations from Meadowood: October 2021

Jess Michetti
September 27, 2021
Observations from Meadowood: October 2021

Judy Gallagher continues to survey Meadowood Recreation Area. Here are some findings from her most recent survey.

Tagged: Meadowood, Survey, Wildlife Survey, Observations from Meadowood

Jess Michetti
September 27, 2021
News

Take the Plastic Free Challenge!

Jess Michetti
September 27, 2021
News
Take the Plastic Free Challenge!

350 Fairfax, a non-profit dedicated to challenging systems that lead to catastrophic climate change, is sponsoring a plastic-free, 30-day challenge from October 1 – 30. 2021.

Tagged: Climate Change, Take Action, Plastic

Jess Michetti
September 27, 2021
News

Conservation Counts

Jess Michetti
September 27, 2021
News
Conservation Counts

Join Jim Waggener in his ongoing natural resource surveys at two of Northern Virginia's best birding spots.

Tagged: Survey, Butterflies, Dragonfly, Natural Resources

Jess Michetti
August 30, 2021
News

Are you Interested in Managing a “Before and After Photography” Contest?

Jess Michetti
August 30, 2021
News
Are you Interested in Managing a “Before and After Photography” Contest?

Audubon at Home is looking for a volunteer to manage a photo contest. The contest will solicit high-quality before and after photos of natural landscaping projects from Audubon at Home clients and ASNV members.

Tagged: Volunteer, Audubon at Home, Native Planting, Native Landscaping

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
President's Corner

September 2021

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
President's Corner
September 2021

It is likely that nearly every one of the readers of this newsletter has a love of birds and nature and understands the importance of preserving natural habitats. However, our success in protecting the environment hinges on passing that understanding on to the younger generation.

Tagged: President's Corner, Tom Blackburn, Conservation

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News

The Making of a Passionate Birder and Nature Photographer

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News
The Making of a Passionate Birder and Nature Photographer

This year, local teen Adit Nehra’s photo of Snow Geese was one of the top 100 photos in the National Audubon Society’s annual photo contest.

Tagged: Birding, Audubon Photography Awards

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News

Belize and Guatemala | Neotropical Birds and Mayan Ruins

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News
Belize and Guatemala | Neotropical Birds and Mayan Ruins

Audubon Society of Northern Virginia invites you for an international birding opportunity in Belize and Guatemala.

Tagged: Field Trip, International Birding

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News

Conservation Grants 2021

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News
Conservation Grants 2021

There can never be enough habitat for birds, wildlife, and pollinators in Northern Virginia! Thus, the Conservation Committee of ASNV administers grants to support native plant gardens throughout the region

Tagged: Scholarships and Grants, Conservation Grants

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News

Moth Field Trip

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News
Moth Field Trip

Judy Gallagher briefly recaps a magical summer evening surveying moths and other nocturnal creatures at Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area Pollinator Garden during Moth Week.

Tagged: Moths, Moth Week, Judy Gallagher

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News

Moth Week Resources

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News
Moth Week Resources

Judy Gallagher hosted an excellent workshop and field trip on moths. Here are some resources from her presentation.

Tagged: Moths, Judy Gallagher

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News

Wintering Waterbirds Program with Friends of Dyke Marsh

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News
Wintering Waterbirds Program with Friends of Dyke Marsh

Join the friends of Dyke Marsh (FODM) on October 20th at 7:00 PM on Zoom for Greg Butcher’s presentation on wintering waterbirds. Read on for more information!

Tagged: Waterbirds, Birding Event, Citizen Science

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News

Plant NOVA Trees Launched!

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News
Plant NOVA Trees Launched!

Plant NoVA Trees is live! Check out this brand new initiative from Plant NOVA Natives to encourage planting more native trees.

Tagged: Plant NOVA Trees, Native Planting, Native Trees, Native Landscaping

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News

September Bird of the Month

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News
September Bird of the Month

Roseate Spoonbills (Platalea ajaja) with their brilliant pink plumage, are one of those resplendent birds that attract birders from all over the world.

Tagged: Birding, Bird of the Month

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021

Observations from Meadowood: September

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
Observations from Meadowood: September

Judy Gallagher continues to survey Meadowood Recreation Area. Here are some findings from her most recent survey.

Tagged: Meadowood, Survey, Wildlife Survey, Observations from Meadowood

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News

Monday Mystery - August 30

Jess Michetti
August 28, 2021
News
Monday Mystery - August 30

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

Tagged: Monday Mystery, Facebook, Nature Trivia, Contest

Jess Michetti
August 20, 2021
News

Updated Guidance on Feeding Birds from the VA DWR

Jess Michetti
August 20, 2021
News
Updated Guidance on Feeding Birds from the VA DWR

On August 19, the DWR issued new guidance on feeding birds in light of the outbreak of avian disease this summer. Read on for the entire press release.

Tagged: Avian Disease, Bird Feeders

Jess Michetti
July 28, 2021
News

Don't Pave this Paradise

Jess Michetti
July 28, 2021
News
Don't Pave this Paradise

ASNV’s advocacy chair wrote an opinion piece in the Washington Post advocating for the consideration of biodiversity in land-use decisions in Fairfax County, specifically regarding plans to pave Justice Park. Read the article here.

Tagged: Advocacy, Fairfax County

Jess Michetti
July 18, 2021
President's Corner

July-August 2021

Jess Michetti
July 18, 2021
President's Corner
July-August 2021

Infill development – most of us have seen it, and many have experienced it close at hand. This practice of replacing modest houses with mansions that fill the entire lot removes the last remnants of undeveloped land. Bit by bit, our community is losing habitat vital to the existence of wildlife.

Tagged: President's Corner, Tom Blackburn, Conservation

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