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... |
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... |
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... |
After 40 years of public ownership with no public access... Read more... |
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... |
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... |
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...
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