Herndon Environmental Network Newsletter - June 2015
Herndon Environmental Network
Herndon Environmental Network Newsletter - June 2016
Hello again, HEN followers. Read on for news and info about what is going on this month (with a sneak peek at upcoming events):
COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATES:
We are hard at work fundraising for the Community Garden project and we need your help! The garden will be located at Bruin Park (off Van Buren Street). There are several steps that still need to be completed before construction can begin: signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Town of Herndon, getting insurance to cover our activities at the garden site, etc.
One of the most essential steps is raising money to bring water to the site. We are looking to raise around $8,000 at this point (a big THANK YOU to everyone who has helped raise almost $2,000 so far!)
This is how you can help:
- Send a check to Herndon Environmental Network, PO BOX 1704, Herndon, VA 20170 (specifiy Community Garden on check.) We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
- Become an outreach volunteer and help us spread the word about this project to local businesses (contact in...@herndonenvironment.org for more details.)
- Like and share the new Herndon Community Garden at Bruin Park page on Facebook. This page is focused topics related to gardening and local food; please post thoughts and articles you think might be of interest to others.
- Donate online
- Buy cool gear
- Shop through Amazon Smile and we will receive a small donation (at no cost to you) each time you make an eligible purchase. On your first visit to Amazon Smile, select Herndon Environmental Network as your preferred charity. Make sure to bookmark Amazon Smile and always shop through this link.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH:
HEN at the Farmers Market
WHEN: Thursday, June 2, 8:30 am to noon
WHERE: Downtown Herndon
We will have information about the Community Garden project, as well as an awesome craft featuring the Monarch Butterfly!
Movie: Won’t Pipe Down / Oil & Gas Pipelines in Virginia's Energy Future
WHEN: Monday, June 6, 7 pm - 8:30 pm
WHERE: Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA
DETAILS: Come see the short documentary film Won't Pipe Down.The film presents the battle between the residents of Nelson County, Virginia, and the Dominion Power company.
If possible, RSVP to Susan Weltz at s.w...@yahoo.com.
Organized by the sierra Club / Great Falls Chapter
Herndon/Reston Sustainable Garden Tour
WHEN: Sunday, June 12, 1 pm to 5 pm
WHERE: miscellaneous gardens, both private and public, in the Herndon/Reston area
Featuring rain gardens, green roofs, native plant landscaping, rain barrels, backyard wildlife habitat, composting and more.
Free; visit at your own pace, no RSVP is required.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/gardentour.htm
Organized by the Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with the Herndon Environmental Network, Reston Association, Reston Garden Club, Town of Herndon, Fairfax Master Naturalists, and Fairfax County Public Schools Get2Green
Herndon Garden Tour
WHEN: Saturday, June 18, noon to 4 pm
WHERE: five Herndon gardens
$15; visit at your own pace
http://www.herndon-va.gov/about-us/living-in-herndon/cultivating-community-initiative/garden-tour
Produced by Herndon's Cultivating Community Initiative
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STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ON THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
Farmers' Market HEN Table dates: July 7, August 4, September 1
Invasive plant removal events @ Stanton Park: July 9, August 6, September 3, October 8
Cristina Lewandowski & Annie Leshock
Co-Presidents of HEN