Events

Visit the native plantings at Fairfax County Government Center guided by Joe Gorney, an Environmental Planner with the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development and a Fairfax Master Naturalist. Mr. Gorney received Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination’s Environmental Excellence Award in 2023 in recognition of his collaborative work with county agencies on a diverse range of environmental review topics, with the aim of creating a sustainable future for residents and employees.

Mr. Gorney will discuss progress in invasives removal and planting designs, species used, installation, and maintenance of native plants in several areas near the Government Center Building. He will also describe work that has been done to restore the stream in the Memorial Grove on the Government Center property.

Registration link to come.

Acting chapter officers will meet to discuss plans for future chapter events, completion of the chartering process, and our first annual meeting/officer election.  Board member attendance is mandatory and other members are welcome.

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Be inspired by member Juan Gonzalez's native garden!

Be inspired by Glenn Towle's private woodland garden

Bring your surplus VA native seeds and plants and/or take what you need from the group!  This event is free and open to the public.

Several Wild Ones members are needed as volunteers.  Contact wildonesnova@gmail to learn more.

This event is for Wild Ones-NoVA members interested in Mason Neck State Park's Grasses for the Masses program

Grasses for the Masses is an ongoing Mason Neck State Park Project that relies on schools, organizations, and citizens to grow and plant native aquatic grasses that are beneficial for Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay water quality. 

This is an equipment-heavy project that requires participants to dedicate considerable space in their home or garage. Hear from a Wild Ones-NoVA member who participated in the project in 2024 to learn if participation in this project is right for you.  

Zoom Link

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72147263015?pwd=HAPZBtRomU6jikoa93iBLNh63nhJc4.1

Bring your surplus native seeds and plants to trade with other gardeners!  A great low cost way to enhance your habitat and help beginners and low-budget projects obtain quality plants.