by Eileen Ellsworth Native species of oak trees are abundant across our region. Northern Red Oaks and White Oaks in particular are among our most dominant keystone species, contributing to the ecosystem in ways that are mighty indeed. Doug Tallamy has written and spoken extensively about oaks. Like all large canopy trees, they scrub air-borne pollutants,  capture CO2,  provide oxygen and shade, manage stormwater runoff, and produce a productive leaf litter. But oaks are notew

Want to spend a couple fun hours in the fresh air, in the company of others helping to save our trees? All are invited to participate in a “Week of Action”,   November 8-16, when people across Fairfax County will come together to rescue trees from invasive vines.   Our trees are increasingly being smothered and strangled by invasive vines and crowded out by aggressive non-native plants. To combat this growing threat, a new collaboration of public and private organizations has

By Elaine Kolish Are you a bird lover with bird feeders and bird baths that you keep clean and full and who delights in seeing...

People all over are discovering how gratifying it is to get out into nature (or even just into their yards) to save the local ecosystem...