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Every spring, one of the most remarkable migrations in the animal world quietly unfolds across the eastern United States. Read more at the link in our bio. #spring #hummingbirds #migration #season #maryland #virginia #washington

🌎 Mark your calendars! 🌿 Join us for the 2026 Earth Day Festival 📅 Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 📍 Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190 ✨ Admission is FREE, 🅿️ Parking: $10 per car at the gate fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/earth-da…

Registrations are rolling in for Nat’l #BikeRolltoSchoolDay on May 6! If you haven’t already, please register today so your event is included in the national count: walkbiketoschool.org/registration/

🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT 🚨 The National Wildlife Magazine's 55th annual photo contest is now open for submissions through March 22, 2026. Learn more or enter today 📲: ow.ly/MVQw50YhlHW

Did you know? A single spotted lanternfly egg mass can contain 30–50 eggs. Destroying egg masses now can prevent hundreds of lanternflies from hatching later this spring. Look for egg masses on trees, outdoor furniture, fences and other surfaces. #SpottedLanternfly #FairfaxCounty

🌳 Fairfax County residents can receive up to 2 free trees delivered to their homes. Urban and Community Forestry Division is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to expand the county’s tree canopy and support cooler, healthier neighborhoods. Sign up: get.arborday.org/fairfaxcountyd…

By creating a monarch-friendly garden, you are directly helping to conserve #MonarchButterfly populations. That's just one of the many ways you can protect monarchs! 🦋 Read more ways to save monarchs in English and Spanish 📲 ow.ly/PxBE50Yna5E

It's #WhaleWeek! Among the largest and oldest animals on Earth, whales are found in every ocean. They range in size range from the small dwarf sperm whale to the massive blue whale—the largest animal on the planet. Dive into whale science and conservation: fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/…

We have only one planet. What we do and what we don’t do matters. #ActNow because small actions can make a big difference.

AI is driving the expansion of #datacenters across the country, raising concerns about energy use, water supply, and impacts to people and wildlife. Read on to learn more about data centers, how they are used, and their costs. 📲 ow.ly/njCb50Y5HNy

Green Green Flag Questionnaires are now available to all schools whose plans have an anticipated 100 or more points. Once logged in to the ECA, select Our Plan, where you will receive a pop-up to complete your Questionnaire. app.ecoschools.us/login

From pollination to soil health, biodiversity is key to achieving #ZeroHunger. Yet, the nature crisis is fueling food insecurity. See how the Global Biodiversity Framework supports the #GlobalGoals in this interactive: unep.org/interactives/b…

Join us for the Annual Washington Gardener Magazine Seed Exchange at Green Spring Gardens on Saturday, Feb. 7, 12:30 pm! Bring seeds to swap and leave with new garden friends and expert advice! 🔗 Register: fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-sp…

2026 Winter Salt Week is Jan 26-30! Join live streams on winter salt's impact. Mini-webinars: 🔹 Jan 21: Smart Salting 1-1:30 pm 🔹 Jan 23: Community Management 1-1:30 pm. Register: ow.ly/I3ws50XWn3q

The National Wildlife Magazine Winter 2026 Issue is here! 📚 In this issue you'll find ⏬ 📸 The gasp-worthy winners of our 2025 photo contest 🔬Investigating the true costs of bird flu 🍽️ If you can't beat invasive species, eat ’em Winter 2026 Issue 📲: ow.ly/t1ee50XUaqa

Our January newsletter is packed with updates on all things #Climate and #Energy in Fairfax County. To read this month's news and sign up to get our newsletter directly in your inbox, click here: fairfaxcounty.gov/environment-en… #SustainFairfax

Your trash = someone else’s treasure ♻️ Before you toss furniture: 💰 Resell it ❤️ Donate it Find local organizations that accept furniture donations: fairfacsportal.fairfaxcounty.gov/resource-guide/

Celebrate MLK Day with action! Join FCDOT’s Trail Clean Up Challenge on Jan 19. Ride out, clean up your favorite trail, and snap a pic to win prizes like bike tune-ups, movie tix & more. Sign up here: volunteernow.volunteerfairfax.org/custom/1427/op…

🎄 Holiday tree disposal reminder 🎄 Waste collectors will pick up holiday trees during the first two weeks of January. You can also drop trees off at the I-66 Transfer Station or I-95 Landfill Complex (fees apply): fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/re… More info: fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/re…

Today we’re celebrating the incredible birds that fill our skies, forests, wetlands, and coastlines—from the iconic Canada goose and the beautiful call of the common loon, to the tiny songbirds that brighten our backyards year-round #NationalBirdDay