The Arlington Regional Master Naturalists (ARMN) welcome volunteers to help restore native habitat and stamp out invasive non-native plants in natural areas of our local parks. This work is vitally important to protecting the region’s remaining pockets of biodiversity. Volunteers can help remove non-native invasive plants especially those choking trees. For a full calendar of dates and locations, go to https://armn.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

The Arlington Regional Master Naturalists (ARMN) welcome volunteers to help restore native habitat and stamp out invasive non-native plants in natural areas of our local parks. This work is vitally important to protecting the region’s remaining pockets of biodiversity. Volunteers can help remove non-native invasive plants especially those choking trees. For a full calendar of dates and locations, go to https://armn.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

The Arlington Regional Master Naturalists (ARMN) welcome volunteers to help restore native habitat and stamp out invasive non-native plants in natural areas of our local parks. This work is vitally important to protecting the region’s remaining pockets of biodiversity. Volunteers can help remove non-native invasive plants especially those choking trees. For a full calendar of dates and locations, go to https://armn.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

Urban forests have been a focus for federal research and state forestry assistance since the early 1980s, leveraging public resources to support healthy trees and forest cover. In this US Forest Service sponsored webinar, work by California’s Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute has created a model, long-term partnership with new directions and tools for local governments. The hope is to catalyze replication of the partnership in other states, and application of the tools at a national scale. Other recent webinars can be found at https://research.fs.usda.gov/products/multimedia/webinars/urbanforestconnections.

They offer a comprehensive collection of exclusively local-ecotype, native plants! All sales support their restoration work on local parkland. You can also learn more about how to get involved in local, grassroots restoration efforts from other conservation groups. For more information about the Wild Plant Nursery, species list, and directions visit earthsangha.org/wpn

The Arlington Regional Master Naturalists (ARMN) welcome volunteers to help restore native habitat and stamp out invasive non-native plants in natural areas of our local parks. This work is vitally important to protecting the region’s remaining pockets of biodiversity. Volunteers can help remove non-native invasive plants especially those choking trees. For a full calendar of dates and locations, go to https://armn.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

Featuring several Virginia native plants nurseries and farm sales; local community vendors; free documents shredding; mobile blood donations; and food pantry donations for local homeless shelter. Bring your own wagon! Limited volunteer assistance will be available to help load vehicles and direct traffic. Sale details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1047062647147219/?rdid=3iDnPZbm5sMPqlPd 

On this tour, you will learn about the cemetery’s Memorial Arboretum, a Level III Accredited Arboretum. You’ll gain insight into ANC’s urban forestry program, extensive tree collection and State Champion trees. The overall horticulture program, and the variety of techniques used to create some of the most breathtaking formal and informal landscapes and gardens, will also be highlighted. The vibrant reds, oranges, yellows and russets of over 300 species of trees at ANC are a must-see for anyone visiting in the autumn. Instructions for all tours: 1) Meet at the Welcome Center Information Desk, 2) Wear sturdy shoes and consider bringing a bottle of water. 3) Please arrive early to pass through security, and 4) Tours may be cancelled for inclement weather. All tours are free and open to the public; no registration is required.

ARLINGTON RESIDENTS ONLY. Trees available for this program this year are the American hornbeam, Bald Cypress, Eastern Redbud, Pin Oak, River Birch, and Southern Red Oak. Online tree reservations began Tuesday, September 3 and will end October 18th as long as the supplies last. (as of 9-25-24 all the species were still available.) For more information about the tree distribution program, click here. Trees must be picked up on Saturday, 10/19 from 8am - 3pm or Tuesday, 10/22 from 3 - 6pm. The tree pickup location is at Barcroft Park, behind Tucker Field, 4208 S Four Mile Run Drive. Limit of one (1) tree total per residential property. You must login to reserve a tree.

For more information, maps to the pick-up location, and contacts go to the Country Webpage - https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Office-of-Sustainability-and-Environment/Trees/Plant-Trees/Planting-on-Private-Land/Register-for-your-Free-Tree

ARLINGTON RESIDENTS ONLY. Trees available for this program this year are the American hornbeam, Bald Cypress, Eastern Redbud, Pin Oak, River Birch, and Southern Red Oak. Online tree reservations began Tuesday, September 3 and will be continued while supplies last. (as of 9-25-24 all the species were still available.) For more information about the tree distribution program, click here. Trees must be picked up on Saturday, 10/19 from 8am - 3pm or Tuesday, 10/22 from 3 - 6pm. The tree pickup location is at Barcroft Park, behind Tucker Field, 4208 S Four Mile Run Drive. Limit of one (1) tree total per residential property. You must login to reserve a tree.

For more information, maps to the pick-up location, and contacts go to the Country Webpage - https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Office-of-Sustainability-and-Environment/Trees/Plant-Trees/Planting-on-Private-Land/Register-for-your-Free-Tree

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The agenda for the meeting is available at the Board website. Agenda items not addressed at this meeting will be on the agenda items deferred to the Recessed meeting on the follow Tuesday. Two minutes allowed for each public speaker on any topic at the beginning of each meeting. Comments on agenda items are taken at the time the item is discussed. Get more information and sign-up here.

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Learn about the Small Trees Make Big Canopies program accepting requests for free trees April and May. Find out more about the species available and their application forms here. For a full listing of their many programs on demonstration gardens, plants, pollinators, and many additional resources on a wide variety of subjects go to the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia website

These one-day quarterly roundtables are for professional arborists, planners, engineers, landscape architects, tree stewards and all interested citizens. The purpose is to provide a community to exchange ideas, present news, discuss issues, listen to presentations and further educate about trees and the important role they fulfill in our society. More information on this roundtable here.

The Commission has 15 members representing a mix of individuals with a range of expertise related to the PRC mission. The Commission advises the County Board on issues and projects related to their subjects. For more information on the members and activities, go to the County webpage.

The meetings are hybrid in-person and via Microsoft Teams with details available on how to participate and make written or public comments available here.

Forestry and Natural Resources Commission (FNRC)- Citizens appointed by the County Board to provide advice to Board on policies, actions, budgets and capital improvement investments. Two minutes each for public comments at the beginning of each meeting. You must sign up by noon that day to speak.

Agenda and links to meeting will be published at https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Commissions-and-Advisory-Groups/Forestry-and-Natural-Resources-Commission.

The March Agenda will include review of the FY2025 budget, changes in lot coverage ordinances, the Capital Improvement budget, and parks.

Gardening tips & more from dozens of local vendors and master gardeners. Trees, Annuals • Perennials • Shrubs. . For more information go to https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring/garden-day-plant-sale/051824.

An engaging and interactive discussion with the Fairfax Tree Stewards, who are dedicated to preserving, planting, and maintaining trees in Fairfax County. Also provides an opportunity to ask specific questions about tree health. While not required, you may send your questions along with pictures ahead of time to info@faithforclimate.org. Register at https://facs.salsalabs.org/treeoflifecommunity/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=1d228247-3390-437c-a25b-cbf4d6ac00b6

Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia. Are straight species of native plants always the best choice for home gardens? Can cultivars of native plants (nativars) provide adequate support for wildlife? To answer these questions, Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills has conducted research on past and on-going studies comparing native plants and their cultivars. Register at this page on the MGNV site

Wild Plant Nursery has local native plants AND promotes grassroots conservation efforts by our partners like the Virginia Native Plant Society, Plant NOVA Natives, local "Friends of" groups, Master Naturalists, and more! For more information about the Wild Plant Nursery, species list, and directions visit earthsangha.org/wpn.

Vienna’s Conservation and Sustainability Commission (CSC) hosts Spring and Fall Native Plant Sales. All plants are raised and sold by Hill House Garden Nursery, which specializes in high-quality native plants. Plants include flowering perennials, native shrubs, and small trees. for more information contact Alan Chen 703-319-8610. This year, Hill House Farm & Nursery can take your order in advance until 4/28/24, then be picked up in person at this event. Email preorder requests requests to hillhousenativeplants@gmail.com, subject line “Native Plant Sale.

Held on the first Wednesday of the month, April through October, at the propagation beds across the driveway behind the Horticulture Center at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312. https://vnps.org/potowmack/plant-sale/

Families & all are invited for an introduction to identifying trees using bark and leaves. Geared towards families with young children, it’s an easy and relaxing hike through the beautiful woods on an uneven dirt path. Registration is required. at https://vaarlingtonweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/. You con log in or create an account at the Arlington County Parks and Recreation site https://vaarlingtonweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/login.html?_csrf_token=jk601D0W276723442C4U2N5J5R57596A626C4V5A5L6E5E4K5M59716R4Q70521B4O3W6O540P4X4D6E5H096V4H5D5J1F6V3N4R551H0F546C4S0H735T566K0O5M4P47

Bringing together many growers selling a variety of plants makes it easier for neighborhood gardeners to find quality plants and encourages a greater demand for natives in the nursery industry.  Native plant nurseries from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and D.C. will be hosted at the sale. For more details go to http://www.northernalexandrianativeplantsale.org/.