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Native Plant Symposium

Feb 10th | GMU Verizon Auditorium

Tickets $40 in-person; $25 virtual | Get tickets here!

 

Whether you are new to native plants and what they can do for your property or you are looking for alternative landscaping ideas, this event is for you! Native plants can:

  • Create a beautiful yard
  • Save time so you can enjoy other activities
  • Create habitat for birds & pollinators
  • Save money on fertilizer & pesticides
  • Improve water quality
  • Curb Erosion


Bluebell Festival

Apr 7th, all day | Merrimac Farm WMA

Donation appreciated 

Join us for a day to celebrate the spring blooms of the Virginia Bluebell! This spetacular stand is something you won't want to miss! Plus we'll have tours, and exhibitors from other like-minded organizations working to make a difference in our county. 

Bird Walks at Merrimac Farm WMA


Next Bird Walk: Sunday, Jan 28th | 8 am

Welcome back! And Happy 2024!


On the last Sunday of every month at 8 am (except December when we sponsor the Nokesville Christmas Bird Count) at Merrimac Farm WMA. Meet in the Cedar Run Parking Lot, 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville, directions.


We'll look for birds 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 and insect repellant is highly recommended during warmer months. More info and RSVP to PWCA , 703.490.5200 or [email protected]. View the bird list for Merrimac Farm HERE.

Past events! (2023)

What's the Cloud? Data Center 101

Thursday, Sept 21st

>>watch video

Bluebird Monitoring

2023 nesting season

>>Read blog

NABA Butterfly Count

Sunday, July 16th


>>see results


The Butterflies of Summer with Larry Meade

Thursday, July 6th

>>watch video

Tree Giveaway

Saturday, March 4th


>>see slideshow


5th Native Plant Symposium

Saturday, Feb 11th

>>videos

Protecting Quantico Creek

Thursday, Feb 2nd

>>watch video

Mysteries of the Dragonflies

Thursday, Jan 19th


>>watch video





Contact us today:

(703) 490-5200

[email protected]