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GMUEA's Projects this Spring Semester 2008
GMUEA's this Spring Semester 2008 Events
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Whats happening around Mason and Northern Virginia
February 2008 – The Native Plants Project is back and resuming its activities this month. The first event will include the removal of some invasive plants around the campus, followed by plantings later in the semester. If you would like to join, please the Environmental Awareness Group at cbriede@gmu.edu.
Wednesday, February 20, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in SUB 1 Room A-
Come see a showcase of new sustainability courses and course components developed by Instructors who participated in the 2007 Sustainability Across the Curriculum faculty.
Saturday, February 23rd 10:00am – 1:00pm. Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management. Help to restore wildlife habitats and promote biodiversity in Prince William County. 703.499.4954. 14710 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville VA 20181.
Saturday, February 23rd 5:45pm – 7:00pm. Flying Squirrels are native to Northern Virginia, yet seldom seen. So come on out and watch them feeding at the Long Branch Nature Center. $2. Registration required. 703.228.4747. 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington VA 22204.
Tuesday, February 26th 7:30am – 5:00pm. Birding trip with Arlington County Park Authority to Point Lookout State Park, MD. Lots of opportunities for observing waterfowl such as loons and grebes. $20. 703.228.3403. Vans leave from Lubber Run Center parking lot, 300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203.
Tuesday, February 26th 7:30pm. Public hearing on parks, trails, and open spaces in Prince William County. McCoart Government Center, 1 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22192-9201.
Thursday, February 28th 7:30 – 9:15pm. Butterfly Gardening with the Washington Area Butterfly Club at Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington. Free with required registration.
Wednesday, March 5th 9:00am – 11:00am. Bird walk at Long Branch Nature Center. Free. Registration required.
Saturday, March 8th 9:00am – 12:00pm. Stream Clean-ups at multiple locations in Arlington County. 703.525.0168 for further information.
Sunday, March 9th 4:30pm – 9:00pm. Woodcock Watch: Come out at dusk to see the elusive Woodcock's spring mating display featuring its distinctive spiraling flight. $20. Registration required. Meet at Lubber Run Recreation Center.
Tuesday, March 11th 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Environmental Food Choices: Healthy for your family and the planet. $3. Registration required. 703.228.3403. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Rd, Arlington, VA 22207.
Saturday, March 29th 9:00am – 2:00pm. Community Clean-up Event (including household hazardous waste, document shredding, computer recycling) South County Government Center, 8150 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309.