| Open House! Welcome to Our New Office |
When: Thursday, May 30, 4:00 to 7:300pm
Where: Tackett's Mill Center, 2241-F Tackett's Mill Drive, Woodbridge 22192 (lower level near the lake) |
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 We are excited to announce our new office space, thanks to the generosity of Tackett's Mill Center.
We hope you can join us on to celebrate! We'll have food and drink, news about current issues and upcoming events. Don't be a stranger.... bring a friend and stop by for a fun after-work get together.
This event is free of charge, everyone is welcome. Visit anytime between 4:00 and 7:30pm. |
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| Living Shorelines Talk - Stream Stewards |
When: Thursday, June 6, 7:30 to 9:00pm
Where: Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, 9350 Main Street, Manassas |
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 Speaker: Tom Dombrowski, Wetland and Stream Specialist with PWC Watershed Mgt. Dept.
When: Thurs, June 6, 7:30pm
Where: Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, 9350 Main St., Manassas
The shoreline of Prince William County is an important interface between land and water. The type of shoreline can have dramatic effects on habitat, living resources and human experiences. But along the shoreline of Prince William County many landowners have “hardened” their shorelines with bulkheads, seawalls, and stones in attempts to control shoreline erosion.
However these hardened structures can actually increase the rate of coastal erosion. Alternatives are available that use a natural living shoreline approach that will both control erosion and improve aquatic habitat.
Please join us for a presentation and discussion about Living Shorelines and project at Leesylvania State Park. |
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| Living Shorelines Walk - Stream Stewards |
When: Saturday, June 8, 10:00am
Where: Leesylvania State Park, main parking lot, Woodbridge 22191
Note: Entrance fee is $3/vehicle |
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 Join us at Leesylvania State Park to see for yourself the challenges and potential benefits associated with re-creating Living Shorelines.
Leader Tom Dombrowski will talk about the County's ongoing project to restore Potomac River shoreline to create wildlife habitat and prevent erosion.
View the current condition of the Potomac River shoreline and consider the benefits of restoration investments to wildlife and people. |
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| Wildlife Garden Work Day |
When:
Sunday, June 9, at 1:00 pm
Where: Stone House at Merrimac Farm, 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville
Questions to alliance@pwconserve.org or 703-499-4954. Registration appreciated. |
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 Workday tasks include planting, weeding, mulching and removing invasive plants. For all work days, bring a smile and a shovel. Wheelbarrows and gardening tools are also useful. We appreciate your help!
This four-season greenscape of native plants creates a high quality area for families to watch wildlife in a public area that is easy to access… and demonstrates how any suburban or rural yard can be transformed from sterile to fruitful land, where adults and children alike can delight in nature.
Habitat losses are the primary threat to wildlife nationwide. Be part of the effort to reverse this trend – volunteer, don't stand on the sidelines!
Read more about Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area HERE.
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| Bird Walks at Merrimac Farm |
When: Sunday, May 26... on the last Sunday of every month, beginning at 8:00 am.
Where: Merrimac Farm, Stone House Visitor Center, 15020 Deepwood Lane |
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 We'll look for birds and other wildlife, especially butterflies and dragonflies, as we travel through the uplands to the edge of the floodplain, covering a variety of habitats, including open fields and woodland edges. Everyone is welcome.
Dress for the weather, bring binoculars and cameras. More info and RSVP (appreciated not required) to PWCA , 703.499.4954 or alliance(at)pwconserve.org.
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