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In the name of the bee
And of the butterfly
And of the breeze, amen!
—Emily Dickinson
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Stormwater & Water Quality
Impervious surfaces are areas covered with roads, parking lots, roofs and other surfaces that do not allow water to soak into the ground.
The result is a significant increase in the volume and velocity of stormwater that runs off the land.
Streams are impaired when impervious surfaces cover just 10% of a watershed, according to research from the Center for Watershed Protection and many other sources.
Did you know...
Butterflies weigh only as much as two rose petals, but can fly thousands of miles.
The strike of the eagle talon is so powerful that its force is twice that of a rifle bullet.
Honey bees are the only insect that produces food eaten by man.
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Grow Green - Save trees & taxes |
 In June 2009 the Planning Commission began the five-year review of the Comprehensive Plan’s Environment Chapter. The draft plan, published on Sept. 2, takes a comprehensive approach, calls for a tree ordinance, limits to clearcutting, emphasizes preventative measures and strategies to protect drinking water supplies. |
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Bird Walk at Merrimac Farm |
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When: Sunday, September 20, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Stone House Visitor Center, 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville
Birders, led by Harry Glasgow, will travel through a variety of habitats, including open fields, woodland edges and bottomland forest. Beginning birders welcome, this is a great way to learn more about local wildlife. Read more...
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Merrimac Farm Butterfly Survey |
 When: Sunday, September 20, beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Where: Meet at the Stone House Visitor Center, 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville
We'll visit open areas and wander through the dappled light along forest edges, especially where flowers are in bloom. Join Jim Waggener, Kim Hosen and Gary Meyer to learn more about butterflies that live in Northern Virginia... then start looking in your own backyard! Read more... |
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Sustainable Beekeeping in NoVA |
 When: Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bull Run Unitarian Church, 9359 Main Street, Manassas
From the White House to Northern Virginia backyards, beekeeping is gaining popularity as a great way to eat locally and help the plight of honeybees, where colonies are declining for reasons that are still unknown.
Join the Prince William Conservation Alliance for our 1st Thursday Nature Tales on October 1 when the Prince William Regional Beekeepers share the latest buzz about honeybees to learn more about honeybees and find out how you can help. |
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