Prince William Conservation Alliance
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Public Information Meeting for the Chesapeake Bay TMDL
On May 15, 9:30 am, the Commonwealth of Virginia is holding a public information meeting in PWC to receive public input on new standards proposed to save the Bay. Following brief presentations, people will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their views. Read more...
Bluebell Festival at Merrimac Farm
There were hikes for photographers, hikes to discover the best places to find birds and butterflies, and hikes to identify native plants – in other words, something for everyone! Keep reading...
Community Stream Stewards
Created for concerned citizens interested in acting to protect clean water resources from Prince William to the Chesapeake Bay. Whether you live right next to a stream or miles away, your actions can help improve water quality. Stream Stewards pairs evening lectures with field tours to illustrate key concepts at familiar locations close to home. Keep reading...

Frogs are funMaster Naturalists Announce New Session Beginning May 10 at Merrimac Farm!!
Registration is now open for Merrimac Farm Master Naturalists. Participants receive more than 50 hours of training, including classes and field trips covering amphibians, birds, plants, wetlands and more. This program is a fun way to learn more about local wildlife and meet new friends. Read more...

Nokesville FarmIt's Comprehensive Plan Amendment Season
Six developers filed applications requesting changes for specific properties. Classic Lakes LLC is back again asking to remove acres from the Rural Crescent. Their application for a 316-acre site proposes to increase allowed residential densities from 31 to 102 new homes & a 180-acre linear park, which appears to double as a buffer around the proposed new community. Keep reading...
Red-winged BlackbirdNokeville Christmas Bird Count Results
More than 30 people helped make this count a fun and memorable experience. Together we tallied 81 species. Highlights of the day include 12 bald eagles seen at the Prince William County landfill. A Screech Owl was in Fauquier County along with Barred Owls, which were also seen at Merrimac Farm. Read more...
Rural Crescent FarmRural Crescent
In 1998 the Prince William County Board of Supervisors adopted a Comprehensive Plan that formally established an Urban Growth Boundary. The intent was to strengthen the County's capacity to control urban sprawl by defining an area that was available for higher density development and a protected rural area, which quickly became known at the Rural Crescent. Read more...
Conservation Landscape PlanMerrimac Farm Conservation Landscape - Work days, plant list and how you can help
Our plan to to transform the back yard of the Merrimac Farm Stone House into a diverse habitat for birds, butterflies, frogs and more is looking good! We have two work days scheduled and are seeking donations of plant species included on the plant list. Read more...
Dayflower at Featherstone RefugeFeatherstone National Wildlife Refuge - Conservation groups support public access for wildlife-dependent activities
After 40 years of public ownership with no public access... Read more...
Gardening for ButterfliesGardening for Butterflies
You can help create an urban home for birds, bees and butterflies by adding some plants that wildlife prefers to your backyard. If your neighbors follow suit, you have the start of a pollinator pathway! Read more...
Re-Open Lake Manassas
Lake Manassas, formerly one of the most popular NoVA fishing spots, has been closed to public use for 10 years after the city ended a franchise agreement with a private marina. Now, the Manassas City Council is poised to close the door on a golden opportunity to open Lake Manassas to the public. The VA Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries (DGIF) has committed $100,000 and a developer wants to donate land for a public access point. Read more...

Keep common animals commonKnow what you've got before it's gone
by Cliff Fairweather
Knowing what natural resources a community possesses is a critical step towards protecting them. Two recently identified, globally rare plant communities at Silver Lake are a case in point. Unlike endangered species, rare ecosystems don’t get much legal protection. Read more...

PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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Good streams are hard to find.Neighborhood Streams Tour with Cliff Fairweather, Long Branch Nature Center
Saturday, April 28, 10:00 am–Noon at Cloverdale Park. Read more...

Handshake Virginia's Ecosystems: An Introduction to Our Natural Heritage
with Charles Smith
, Prince William Wildflower Society, Thursday, May 3, 7:30 pm in Old Town Manassas. Read more...

Conservation Landscape planWork Days - Conservation Landscape at Merrimac Farm
March 10, 24 and 31. Read more...
DiscoverBird Walks at Merrimac Farm WMA
April 29 beginning at 8:00 am... on the last Sunday of every month
Featherstone RefugeFeatherstone Refuge Tour
Oct 29 from 8:00 to 10:30 am. Postponed, read more...

Dragaonfly faceDiscover Nearby Nature
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Merrimac Farm is a great place to visit rain or shine.Trail Map for Merrimac Farm

Virginia BluebirdBluebird Trails at Merrimac Farm & Chinn Park
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Prince William Conservation Alliance
P.O. Box 6351, Woodbridge, Virginia 22195
703.499.4954 - alliance(at)pwconserve.org