Herndon Environmental Network Newsletter - August 2016

[Herndon Environmental Network]

Herndon Environmental Network Newsletter - August 2016

Hello again, HEN followers. Read on for news and info about what’s going on this month (with a sneak peek at upcoming events):

COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATES:

Herndon Environmental Network has made great strides toward establishing the Bruin Park Community Garden Last month, the Garden committee held a “Green” Happy Hour at GreenFare, and raised over $2,000! Thanks again to the Herndon restaurant for allowing us to participate in a great, fun event. Check out our web page for details about the project.

Community Garden Planning Meeting

When: Thu, August 25, 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St, Herndon, VA 20170

Thanks to everyone who came out and saw us at the HEN table at the Herndon Farmers Market in July.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH:

HEN at the Farmers Market

WHEN: Thursday, August 4, 8:30am to noon

WHERE: Downtown Herndon

We will have information about the Community Garden project, as well as an awesome craft featuring the Monarch Butterfly!

Interested in volunteering at our booth? Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445a5aa2da02-volunteer.

Habitat Heroes

WHEN: Saturday, August 6, 9:00am-11:00pm

WHERE: Stanton Park, 910 Third Street, Herndon 20170

Note: 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, we will provide training on site.

Partners: Herndon Parks and Recreation, Fairfax County Invasive Management Area (IMA) Program

If you are interested in volunteering, sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445a5aa2da02-invasive.

STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ON THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:

Farmers' Market HEN Table dates: Sept. 1

Habitat Heroes @ Stanton Park:  Sept. 3, Oct. 8 (all dates are at Stanton Park, from 9am to 11am)

NoVA Soil and Water District - Green Breakfast: Sept. 10

NatureFest Herndon will be here soon! Sunday, September 25, 1-5pm @ Runnymede Park. Explore various nature stations throughout the park including butterflies, bees, life in the meadow, web of life, and much more. Live animal shows throughout the day. Arts and crafts and fun for the whole family will be included! Event is free and co-sponsored by The Friends of Runnymede Park and Herndon Parks and Recreation Department. Contact us to volunteer at the HEN table!

For more upcoming HEN and other environmental events see our Google Calendar at http://www.herndonenvironment.org/calendar.html.