Herndon Environmental Network Newsletter - September 2017
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. There are several opportunities for volunteers. Let your high schoolers know!
EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
NatureFest -- Volunteers needed!
Date: Sunday, September 24
Time: 1 PM to 5 PM
Where: Runnymede Park, 195 Herndon Parkway, Herndon 20170
You are welcome to visit or volunteer at this annual, family-friendly event celebrating nature and conservation. Volunteers are needed for the HEN table, as well as the event itself.
HEN will have information on the community garden project, as well as kid-friendly activities centered around compost!
The festival is organized by Friends of Runnymede Park and the Town of Herndon. More information here http://www.frpweb.org/2.html and here http://herndon-va.gov/recreation/special-events/naturefest-334
Some highlights: Karan Marari, a middle-school student who is concerned about plastic pollution, will tell you about his campaign to reduce the use of plastic straws. Karan’s story was featured in a recent Connection article: http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2017/jul/12/reston-boys-mission-protect-marine-life/
The USGS will show you how to use a very popular wildlife identification app, iNaturalist https://www.inaturalist.org/ There will be mini bio blitzes in the park at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
A Plastic Ocean -- Film Screening & Discussion
Date: Wednesday, October 18
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl, Oakton
Sponsors: Clean Fairfax, Herndon Environmental Network, Sierra Club/Great Falls Group, Virginia Green Baggers
“A Plastic Ocean” is a documentary that investigates how the world’s increasing addiction to plastic is impacting the food chain. The producers aim to change the world’s attitude towards plastic within a generation. Clean Fairfax will talk about is their work to end single use bottled water at County events. Learn details on work developing a plastic bag fee for Fairfax County.
Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zrn4-FfbXw
COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATES:
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. We are happy to announce that the Memorandum of Agreement between the Fairfax County Park Authority, the Town of Herndon, and HEN has been signed! We recently hit a (temporary, for sure) roadblock when the HOA adjacent to Bruin Park has decided to not grant us an easement for water, but we hope to convince them of the value a community garden will add to the community!
Community Garden Planning Meeting
When: Thursday, October 12; 7 PM to 8 PM
Where: Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St, Herndon 20170
RSVP at in...@herndonenvironment.org
Donations to support the project are welcome!
Send your check to:
Herndon Environmental Network
PO BOX 1704
Herndon, VA 20170
Herndon Environmental Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
For more upcoming HEN and other environmental events see our Google Calendar at https://www.herndonenvironment.org/
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