On this Veterans Day, we'd like to applaud all who sacrificed and served. Thank you for your commitment and bravery, as your honor is as rare as this small whorled pogonia. #HappyVeteransDay #SavingNearbyNature #smallwhorledpogonia

We wish a #HappyThanksgiving to you, our extended NVCT family, who believes in and supports our mission of #savingnearbynature. As always, a special thanks go to all the #Virginiafarmers who steward their land and produce the fresh local food that feeds our communities.

Our Executive Director, Alan Rowsome, was featured on the newest episode of Bioscience Talks to discuss Leopold's Preserve. A 380-acre natural site in a rapidly developing area of northern Virginia. To listen, click the link below.

Join our Conservationists of Color Read-a-Thon on January 22, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Busboys and Poets in Arlington! Read | Listen | Inspire RSVP using the link below. nvct.org/event-details/…

“And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream." -Martin Luther King Jr. #mlkday #SavingNearbyNature

Sunday's NVCT Conservationist of Color Read-a-Thon had a fantastic turnout, with readers sharing beautiful passages and lending their unique voices to the written word. Read the full story below! #SavingNearbyNature nvct.org/post/nvct-s-co…

Safeguarding Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve in Stafford County has been a labor of love of ours for decades. Partners rolling our sleeves up & doing the necessary work have done the trick. Click the link below, and learn how so. #SavingNearbyNature bit.ly/3XnRAD8

Science and personal testimony have long supported the benefits of walking in nature but apparently, all walks are not created equal. A new study shows that a walk can significantly impact physical health, while also impacting your mental health. 👇 bit.ly/3jROucY

We sat down with conservationist/landscape designer Stephanie Johnson to discuss her upbringing & the importance of protecting native plant species. Read this nature-loving Northern Virginian's story & how her experiences affected her life in every facet. bit.ly/3l2KLKa

Spring is here, and so is NVCT's Nearby Nature Photo Contest 2023! From April 1 to Earth Day, April 22, we welcome submissions for a chance to win some fabulous NVCT-branded prizes! To enter, click the link below. bit.ly/3netmPx

🔦🐞 Don't miss this fascinating article about fireflies! Discover why these enchanting creatures are facing extinction and what we can do to protect them. Read more: usatoday.com/in-depth/graph… #Fireflies #Conservation #ProtectNature #SavingNearbyNature

Exciting News! Thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Alan Rowsome, was featured on the YCAT Inc podcast! 🎧 Alan discussed climate change & how NVCT works to combat its effects. Listen to the podcast episode here: bit.ly/3r3uuax #savingnearbynature

🌍🌿 Meet NVCT intern Kelsey Mackert, an Environmental Studies student at American University! In her eye-opening article, she reveals the harsh reality of climate change in Northern Virginia. Read her story below. bit.ly/470DUUN #ClimateChange #NVCT #Sustainability

We are thrilled to announce that our organization's Save River Farm campaign recently received a Merit Award from the Potomac Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Click the link to read the full story.  #SavingNearbyNature bit.ly/3Ot13rB

Heads up, Arlingtonians! The initial phase of the Natural Surface Trails Project in Arlington is underway, and you can share your feedback until February 22. Learn more about the project and access the feedback platform via the link below: lnkd.in/eDKe3E24