Herndon Environmental Network Newsletter - July 2016
Herndon Environmental Network
Herndon Environmental Network Newsletter - July 2016
Hello again, HEN followers. Read on for news and info about what is going on in July (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 $2,000 so far!)
This is how you can help:
- Attend a fundraiser – see Wholesome Happy Hour below
- Send a check to Herndon Environmental Network, PO BOX 1704, Herndon, VA 20170 (specify 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
- 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.
Thank you for all your support!
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH:
Community Garden Fundraiser - Wholesome Happy Hour
WHEN: Tuesday, July 19, 5pm to 6:30pm
WHERE: GreenFare, 408 Elden St (in the K-Mart shopping center, far right of MOM’s Organic Market, near the ACE Learning Center)
Support our community garden project, meet interesting people! GreenFare will match all donations up to $1,000. Enjoy complimentary appetizers courtesy of GreenFare (open daily 11am to 9pm, www.greenfare.com, 703.689.0506)
HEN at the Farmers Market
WHEN: Thursday, July 7, 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
HEN Habitat Heroes
WHEN: Saturday, July 9, 10am to noon
WHERE: Stanton Park, Third Street, Herndon
Stanton Park is
a 10-acre neighborhood park that has large areas left in their natural state.
Like most natural areas around here, the park is threatened by non-native
invasive plants. The spread of these invasives decreases biodiversity and harms
wildlife, thus reducing the quality of the environment.
Join us in our effort to reduce the spread of invasive plants such as Japanese
wisteria, burning bush, English ivy and multiflora rose.
We will meet at the park entrance
located at 910 Third Street. Bring water and bug spray and make sure you
wear long sleeves and long pants - there is poison ivy at this site. Closed-toe
shoes highly recommended. We are providing gloves and tools. To sign up, visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040445a5aa2da02-invasive
HEN Community Garden Planning Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, July 28, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
WHERE: Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St.
For more details on the community garden project, attend the Wholesome Happy Hour Fundraiser (see above) or visit http://herndonenvironment.org/garden.html
Butterfly and Insect Walk for Families
WHEN: Saturday, July 2, 9am to 10am
WHERE: Runnymede Park
Naturalist Ed Clark will lead the walk and point out butterflies, pollinators, and other natural wonders. Meet at the recently-planted Monarch Butterfly garden near the entrance to the park. Organized by Friends of Runnymede Park.
NoVA Soil and Water District - Green Breakfast
WHEN: Saturday, July 9, 8:30am to 10am
WHERE: Brion’s Grille, 10621 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
Enjoy a buffet breakfast while learning about the Fairfax Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists. Learn more about what Master Naturalists do and how to become one yourself! For more details, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/greenbreakfast.htm
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STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ON THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:
Community Garden Planning Meetings: August 25
Farmers' Market HEN Table dates: August 4, September 1
Invasive plant removal events @ Stanton Park: August 6, September
3, October 8
Cristina Lewandowski & Annie Leshock
Co-Presidents of HEN