| Bird Walks at Merrimac Farm |
WHEN:
Last Sunday of every month, beginning at 8:00 am
WHERE: Merrimac Farm, North Parking Lot (1st entrance), 14710 Deepwood Lane, directions |
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We'll look for birds and other wildlife, especially butterflies, as we travel through the uplands to the edge of the floodplain, covering a variety of habitats, including open fields and woodland edges. Everyone is welcome.
Dress for the weather, bring binoculars and cameras. More info and RSVP (not required) to PWCA , 703.499.4954 or alliance(at)pwconserve.org.
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| Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge Tour |
When:
Saturday, September 18 from
8:00 to 10:30 a.m
Where: Meet at the Rippon VRE main parking lot, intersection of Rippon Blvd. and Farm Creek Drive, directions |
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 The Featherstone Refuge is generally closed to public uses and many people do not even know it exists. Now is you chance to visit this fabulous natural area along Prince William's Potomac River shoreline.
The Featherstone Refuge is located at the confluence of Neabsco Creek and the Potomac River. With 325 acres of bottomland forests and freshwater tidal marshes, the Refuge attracts waterfowl, wading birds and migratory songbirds. Bald eagles and other raptors perch along the Potomac River shoreline.
This is a great spot to watch wildlife! Bring binoculars and cameras. Wear clothes suitable for the outdoors, including long pants and sturdy shoes.
For questions and to register, email alliance@pwconserve.org or call 703.499.4954. Click here to read more at the Featherstone Refuge. |
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| 1st Thursday Speaker Series: The Chestnut Story |
WHEN:
Thursday, Sept. 2 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bull Run Unitarian Universalist Church, 9350 Main Street, Manassas, directions |
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 Speaker: Cathy Mayes, American Chestnut Foundation
American chestnut was once the dominant tree of the Virginia forest. A quarter of the hardwoods were chestnut. Chestnut was valuable as a source of timber, producing millions of board feet of lumber per year.
And it was valuable source of food, producing edible, nutritious nuts for wildlife and livestock. Roasted chestnuts were a familiar staple of the American diet.
Then came the chestnut blight. The result was an environmental disaster, thought by many to be still the worst ever. Today scientists and volunteers continue to work day in and day out to restore the tree to its former glory, work that will continue past their own lifetimes, a testament to their dedication to correcting the accident of their ancestors.
Join us to hear about the impact of the chestnut blight on the ecology and economy of Virginia and status of efforts to restore the tree to our forest.
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| 1st Thursday Speaker Series: Manassas National Battlefield Park |
WHEN:
Thursday, Oct. 7 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bull Run Unitarian Universalist Church, 9350 Main Street, Manassas, directions |
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| Speaker: Bryan Gorsira, Natural Resources Manager, Manassas National Battlefield Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park is a historic site that also protects significant environmental resources and makes an important contribution to local and regional biodiversity. The Battlefield is an Audubon Important Bird Area, selected based on quality habitats, including grasslands, and numerous bird species (54 confirmed breeders).
Come hear more about nature at the Battlefield. Learn about habitat management goals and share your exciting wildlife discoveries. |
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