By Monique Wong How useful is the idea of planting on public lands as a part of ecological restoration? How do we create a solid conservation agenda for a natural area that is degraded in various ways? How do we know that we are getting it right? What are the pitfalls of using cultivars? What are theContinueContinue reading “Rod Simmons on ecological restoration”
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Power of Passion and Persistence
By Sue Dingwell The power of passion and persistence brought to life a new wetland last Saturday at Campbell Elementary School, a Title One, alternative school bordering Long Branch Park in Arlington. Two and a half years in the planning and fund-raising stage, the garden was installed by an all-volunteer crew at an event they calledContinueContinue reading “Power of Passion and Persistence”
Flowers Come to Tuckahoe Park
By Mary McLean Thanks to Eagle Scout Jacob Heidig, Tuckahoe Park now has beautiful blue, red, and yellow flowers to admire. These plants (listed below) provide the best natural source of food and nectar for beautiful butterflies, goldfinch, and hummingbirds. In June, guided by a plan he developed, Jacob led a team of high schoolContinueContinue reading “Flowers Come to Tuckahoe Park”
ARMN Invasive Plant Species Education Volunteer Opportunities Intersect at PORP
By John Bernard Several endeavors by Arlington Regional Master Naturalist (ARMN) on education of invasive plant species and alternatives converge at Potomac Overlook Regional Park (PORP). One is the ARMN Audubon at Home (AAH) focus summer project which had its kick off meeting on June 24 at ARMN’s native plant garden after “Meet Me OnContinueContinue reading “ARMN Invasive Plant Species Education Volunteer Opportunities Intersect at PORP”
Demonstration Native Plant Garden for Shady Backyards
By Kathy Landis and Joanne Hutton On Sunday May 6, 2012, Potomac Overlook Regional Park (PORP) held a dedication ceremony that marked the official opening of the new demonstration native plant garden for shady backyards. The garden is adjacent to the Master Gardeners’ demonstration vegetable garden, across the driveway from the Native American garden. NextContinueContinue reading “Demonstration Native Plant Garden for Shady Backyards”
Native Plants Demonstration Garden Dedication
By Joanne Hutton We look forward to seeing as many of you who can come to the dedication of our new demonstration garden showing off native plants suitable for backyards on Sunday, May 6th, at the annual May Day Fair at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. The dedication will take place tentatively at 2:30 p.m. with Mary Hynes, ChairContinueContinue reading “Native Plants Demonstration Garden Dedication”
Everyday is Earth Day for ARMN Volunteers
By Monique Wong “Everyday is Earth Day for ARMN volunteers,” Robin Davis, ARMN Outreach Committee Chair, remarked at the April ARMN Board Meeting. How right she is! Since ARMN’s mission is to provide environmental education, research, citizen science, outreach, and stewardship of Virginia natural resources and public lands, everyday is indeed Earth Day for all ARMN members. Wherever youContinueContinue reading “Everyday is Earth Day for ARMN Volunteers”
Alexandria Neighborhood Presentation on Choking Hazard Campaign
By Christine Matthews My neighborhood in Alexandria (Beverley Hills), which borders Monticello Park, is known for its beautiful mature trees. Unfortunately, storms, age, and construction have claimed many of them and English ivy threatens to overtake many that remain. So, I was happy to be able to put my training from the Choking Hazard campaign to good useContinueContinue reading “Alexandria Neighborhood Presentation on Choking Hazard Campaign”
Meet Me On A Sunday At Potomac Overlook Park
By John Bernard Arlington Regional Master Naturalists (ARMN) partners with regional parks for great volunteer outreach opportunities. One such weekly outreach is Meet Me on a Sunday at the Potomac Overlook Park in North Arlington run by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. Among numerous activities on this beautiful Easter Sunday, I joined fellow Master Naturalist NancyContinueContinue reading “Meet Me On A Sunday At Potomac Overlook Park”
ARMN First Anniversary of Barcroft Park Invasive Pull
By Jim Hurley The March invasive pull was the first anniversary of the Arlington Regional Master Naturalist monthly focus work on Barcroft Park. Having bought coffee and doughnuts (hint, hint), I arrived to the area of Barcoft Park we were going to work on an hour before start time to tag Multiflora Rose stems forContinueContinue reading “ARMN First Anniversary of Barcroft Park Invasive Pull”