Native Trees for Earth Renewal!
Fall is the time for planting trees! Learn how trees native to Northern Virginia support songbirds, butterflies and the rest of the living world. Presented by Plant NOVA Natives. Registration required. This is an online presentation. A Zoom link will be emailed to those who register two hours before the event. Teens and Adults.
- Date:
- Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Library Branch:
- Virtual Event
- Categories:
- Home & Garden Presentation/Performance
- Audience:
- Adults Older Adults Teens
About Plant NOVA Natives
Plant NOVA Natives is the all-volunteer, joint marketing campaign of a grand coalition of non-profit, governmental, and private groups, all working to reverse the decline of native plants and wildlife in Northern Virginia. Our strategy is to encourage residents as well as public and commercial entities to install native plants as the first step toward creating wildlife habitat and functioning ecosystems on their own properties. All are welcome to participate in this collective action movement!
We are unincorporated and have no paid staff. Overall guidance for the campaign is conducted by the Steering Committee, consisting of representatives of the partnering organizations and other volunteers. All are welcome. The various functions of the campaign are handled by volunteers. At each Steering Committee meeting, we ask ourselves this question: "Have we considered the effect of our decisions today on our goals to diversify our organization and our outreach?"
Why Native Plants?
Native plant species evolved within specific regions and dispersed throughout their range without known human involvement. These plants form the primary structure of the living landscape and provide food and shelter for native animal species. Native plants co-evolved with native animals over many thousands to millions of years and have formed complex and interdependent relationships. Many species of Virginia’s wildlife including migratory songbirds rely exclusively upon native flora to provide food and cover. Many butterflies and other animals such as the snowberry clearwing moth (featured in our logo) require specific plants for their survival. All these species are in sharp decline. We can turn that around and create a Northern Virginia where humans share their properties with the rest of the living world. Our guide Native Plants for Northern Virginia is available for free online as pdf or in print for a small fee.
Contact Us
Got questions or comments? Are you interested in being a campaign partner?
Contact us at: PlantNOVANatives@gmail.com
