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Much More Than a Highway in Mount Vernon
George Washington Memorial Parkway is a national park.
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Help Control Invasive Plants
At a May 16 free workshop, the U.S. National Park Service will train volunteers in how to control invasive plants.
Coping with Climate Change Takes Everyone
“This is not a doom and gloom conference,” Supervisor James Walkinshaw announced in opening his first annual Climate Action Conference at Lake Braddock Secondary School on Sept. 30 to an audience of around 250.
The New Potomac Yard Metro Station
Smart and special
“The Coalition for Smarter Growth advocates passionately for projects like Potomac Yard because they create sustainable, livable urban communities with dedicated affordable housing close to jobs and opportunity.” — Bill Pugh
Pandemic Pollution: More Trash
Plastic bottles, bags, stirrers, straws, six-pack rings, yoghurt cups, lighters and dental flossers; aluminum cans; cigarette butts; Styrofoam pieces; bottle caps; carryout food packaging; balloons; fishing line; bait cans.
English Ivy: Aggressive Invader
Elite colleges and universities may prize the English ivy climbing up musty old walls, but in the environment, English ivy is a destructive invader.
Two Dead Bald Eagles Found in Mount Vernon
Several Mount Vernon area residents happened upon two dead bald eagles in the grass near a utility pole in the 7600 block of Elba Road on Feb. 17.
Our National Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway has at least 25 species of mammals, 243 birds, six native turtles, 99 trees and 591 wildflowers.
GW Park
Learning to Love Amphibians and Reptiles
They may not be cuddly, charismatic or cute to many humans, but amphibians and reptiles are fascinating and important.
Wildlife in Bronze Glow at Nepenthe Gallery
Otters are secretive and elusive, but “Sexy Otter” is reclining in a seductive, odalisque pose front and center at the Nepenthe Gallery.
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