Stumpy, Long Branch Nature Center’s three-legged eastern box turtle, is one of only a few wildlife rescues at Arlington County nature centers that have been given individual names. Most animals on exhibit answer to generic monikers, such as Ms. Owl or Mr. Ratsnake. This is to remind people that the resident animals are notContinueContinue reading “An Interview with Stumpy, Arlington County Spokes-turtle”
Category Archives: News
ARMN Receives 2013 Bill Thomas Award
On April 22, 2014, ARMN president Marion Jordon accepted the 2013 Bill Thomas Outstanding Park Service Volunteer Award from the Arlington Parks and Recreation Commission at the County Board’s regular meeting. The award is given in the name of lifelong parks volunteer Bill Thomas and honors both individuals and groups who have demonstrated a “passionateContinueContinue reading “ARMN Receives 2013 Bill Thomas Award”
Seeds of Hope: American Chestnut Replanting
by Catherine Howell As the late afternoon light began to fade and frigid air penetrated gloved hands, the last of the Arlington replanted American Chestnut trees (Castanea dentata) was patted into place on a slope in Glencarlyn Park on a gray day in mid-December, 2013. There, with some serious luck, it could grow into aContinueContinue reading “Seeds of Hope: American Chestnut Replanting”
Snowy Owls at Gravelly Point
By Steve Young This winter, Snowy Owls from the Arctic have been showing up unusually far south, including in the metro Washington, DC area. This rare kind of bird migration event is called an “irruption.” Irruptive movements may be driven by weather, breeding success, or prey scarcity up North. Snowies have been seen recently atContinueContinue reading “Snowy Owls at Gravelly Point”
Arlington Regional Master Naturalists Spring 2014 Training Course Announcement
By Caroline Haynes You can make a difference in our community by becoming a Master Naturalist volunteer! The Virginia Master Naturalist program trains volunteers to provide education, citizen science and outreach to conserve and manage natural resources and public lands. Master Naturalist volunteers gain certification through state-approved natural history courses and a commitment to volunteerContinueContinue reading “Arlington Regional Master Naturalists Spring 2014 Training Course Announcement”
Falls Church Environment Booth at Farmers Market
by Kent Taylor When purchasing fresh, organic and locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, honey and bread at the Saturday City of Falls Church Farmers Market, be sure to stop by the Falls Church Environment (FCE) booth. The FCE was formed to provide environmental outreach and education, filling a void created when the City of FallsContinueContinue reading “Falls Church Environment Booth at Farmers Market”
ARMN Member Home Is Showcase for Native Plants
Arlington Regional Master Naturalists who are engaged in the Audubon at Home Program found real inspiration in a visit to the home of member Kasha Helget. The Audubon at Home certified property is beautifully landscaped almost completely with native plants in both formal and informal styles around the house. The tour included a plant listContinueContinue reading “ARMN Member Home Is Showcase for Native Plants”
Tuckahoe Park Habitat on the Mend…
by Mary McLean July 2013: Dangerous Plants on the Run! You may have seen the warning signs “Don’t walk off the trail.” Plant specialist placed them to protect pets and people. Arlington County hired Invasive Plant Control (IPC) to help improve Tuckahoe’s habitat. IPC employees are specially licensed and trained. Only the most environmentally suitableContinueContinue reading “Tuckahoe Park Habitat on the Mend…”
Fall 2013 ARMN Training Course – FULL
The Fall 2013 ARMN Training Course is now full. We will not be accepting more applications. For those interested, please send us a message using the Contact Us link. We will be sure to include you on the e-mail list for future training opportunities.
Take Back the W&OD Trail in Bon Air Park
A determined and energetic group of allies put their hearts, souls, and backs into transforming a tangled, rocky slope into a smooth bed ready for native plants on Saturday August 17th. Their combined efforts transformed a large embankment alongside the W&OD Trail in Arlington where it runs past Bon Air Park. Project coordinator Patrick Wegeng,ContinueContinue reading “Take Back the W&OD Trail in Bon Air Park”