Spend Some Time with the Bird Migration Explorer—You Won’t Be Sorry

Spend Some Time with the Bird Migration Explorer—You Won’t Be Sorry

Fall migration through northern Virginia is by no means over, but the numbers of birds traveling to, as well as passing over and through, our area is on the decline. Some of us may now stop obsessively checking BirdCast daily to see what we may anticipate passing through overnight.

Welcoming Visitors with Native Plant Landscaping

Welcoming Visitors with Native Plant Landscaping

The big signs that welcome visitors to neighborhoods are usually framed by conventional ornamental shrubs, grasses, and annual flowers. Last year, Northern Virginia communities were invited to apply for matching mini-grants to spruce up their entranceways using only Virginia native plants.