April 11 Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm

Before the event, we need help attracting event sponsors to help fund refreshments, print materials and other needs. Event sponsors will be listed on all advertising materials, including our webpage, the event program, and t-shirt created especially for this event. During the event we need help to coordinate events, staff display tables (including a welcome/staff table) and guiding tour groups.

WHEN: Ongoing; 703.499.4954 or alliance(at)pwconserve.org for more information.

Bluebird Trails at Merrimac Farm and Chinn Park

You can help keep Bluebirds common and make a real difference in maintaining biodiversity.  The newly established Bluebird trails on Merrimac Farm and at Chinn Park need volunteer monitors. Responsibilities include working with other volunteers to check the nesting boxes each week and gather data about what's happening at each box.

WHEN: Training Session for Chinn Park Trail on Sunday, May 3, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Meet in the back of the Chinn Library parking lot (by Prince William Parkway). Questions? Contact Kim Hosen, 703-499-4954 or [email protected].

Northern Virginia Wildlife Online Resource

To help highlight the diversity of wildlife that still frequents Northern Virginia habitats – and to help narrow the search for cool critters close to home – we've created an online resource for Northern Virginia wildlife. We need help completing brief write ups for wildlife found in Northern Virginia especially bird species. No previous knowledge required, you can complete the write ups by using print and online resources describing characteristics and cool facts about each species.

WHEN: Ongoing; 703.499.4954 or alliance(at)pwconserve.org for more information.

Greet Visitors at the Merrimac Farm Stone House Nature Center

Volunteers are needed to help staff the Stone House on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to greet visitors and help develop educational displays. Qualifications include a cheery personality and an interest in developing a working knowledge of Merrimac Farm habitats and wildlife.

WHEN: Training Session on Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. at the Merrimac Farm Stone House, 15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville

Plant and wildlife surveys at Merrimac Farm

Help develop species lists for Merrimac Farm by participating or leading in a survey covering a defined area. Current lists under development include birds, butterflies and plants. Volunteers should have a good working knowledge of the plants/animals being surveyed.

WHEN: Ongoing; 703.499.4954 or alliance(at)pwconserve.org for more information.

4th of July Nokesville Butterfly Count

Participate in the first annual Nokesville Butterfly Count. This one-day survey is part of the North American Butterfly Association ongoing program to census the butterflies of North America and publish the results. You don't have to be a butterfly expert birder to participate in the count. More eyes help spot more butterflies and the 4th of July Count is an exciting opportunity for beginning naturalists to connect with others and learn more about both butterflies and important habitats.

WHEN: TBA