Herndon Environmental Network Newsletter - April edition
Herndon Environmental Network
Herndon Environmental Network (HEN) Newsletter
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Welcome to all HEN followers! Read on for news and info about what’s going on this month:
COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATES:
Public Hearing on the Town of Herndon Proposed FY 2018 Budget
When: Tue, April 25; 7 PM
Where: Council Chambers, 765 Lynn St
Please attend this meeting and comment in support of the community garden.
If you can't attend the public hearing:
- submit your comments online at:
https://www.herndon-va.gov/government/town-budget/citizen-comment-form-fy-2018-budget
- or email your comments to bud...@herndon-va.org
The link to the Town's FY 2018 proposed budget: http://herndon-va.gov/government/town-manager/budget
If you are interested in taking an active role in the Community Garden project, or want to learn more about HEN and find out how you can become active in our group, join us at our next planning meeting:
Community Garden Planning Meeting
When: Thu, May 11; 7 PM to 8 PM
Where: Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St, Herndon, VA 20170
To RSVP, visit: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445a5aa2da02-community9
HERNDON EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
HEN Habitat Heroes - Invasive Plant Removal
2017 Dates: May 20, June 24, July 22, August 26, October 21
Time: 9 AM to 11 AM
Where: Stanton Park, 910 Third Street, Herndon 20170 (meet at park entrance)
Join us in our effort to reduce the spread of non-native invasive plants such as Japanese wisteria, burning bush, English ivy and multiflora rose.
Bring water and bug spray and make sure you wear long sleeves and long pants - there is poison ivy at this site. We are providing gloves and tools. No knowledge of invasive plants is necessary, training will be provided on site.
To volunteer, sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445a5aa2da02-invasive1
Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 6; 10 AM to 2 PM
Where: Runnymede Park, 195 Herndon Parkway, Herndon 20170
For details, visit http://www.frpweb.org/10.html
The sale is organized by Friends of Runnymede Park and they need a couple of volunteers to help with miscellaneous tasks!
To volunteer, sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b44abaf2fa7fc1-native
OTHER LOCAL ENVIRONMENT-RELATED EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES:
(Some items shared from the Great Falls Group of the Sierra Club mailing list)
Resistance Tuesdays
When: Every Tuesday at 12 PM (Gather at 11:45 AM)
Where: Senator Mark Warner's Office, 8000 Towers Crescent Drive #200, Vienna, VA
DETAILS: People's Action affiliates around the country have pledged to stage public events every Tuesday in resistance to President Donald Trump's agenda and to strengthen the movement for a people-and-planet agenda that serves the needs of all people, not just the wealthy and powerful.
CONTACT/RSVP: Kelsey Crane at kelsey...@sierraclub.org
SPONSOR: Resistance Tuesdays are locally organized through peoplesaction.org.
Thermal Camera Loan Program
When: Starting on Earth Day - April 22
Where: Fairfax County Public Library
DETAILS: Thermal cameras reveal hot and cold spots in your home. These spots indicate a lack of air sealing or insulation. Thermal camera attachments for your iPhone or Android Phone are now available through the Fairfax County Public Library. Reserve the camera as you would a book, and the camera will be sent to your local library branch for pick-up. More information
SPONSOR: Fairfax County
For more upcoming HEN and other environmental events see our Google Calendar at http://www.herndonenvironment.org/calendar.html
Please note: You are receiving this message because you previously expressed interest in our locally based volunteer organization. If you are no longer interested and would like to be removed from this email list, please notify us immediately: secr...@herndonenvironment.org.