Master Naturalists | Audubon | Plant NOVA Natives | Tree Stewards
US Botanic Garden | US National Arboretum | VA Native Plant Society
Arlington Regional Master Naturalists
The mission of the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists is to provide environmental education, outreach, stewardship, and citizen science dedicated to beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within Virginia.
Audubon Society of Northern Virginia
Audubon Society of Northern Virginia (ASNV) is a chapter of National Audubon Society and committed to its mission: to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. ASNV advances the mission through education programs, citizen science, and advocacy initiatives.
Audubon at Home – The Audubon at Home program was created to make a difference by supporting the efforts of property owners and managers to become better stewards of nature in your own outdoor spaces. It embraces the principles of the National Audubon Society’s Bird-Friendly Communities and promotes citizen participation in conserving and restoring local natural habitat and biodiversity.
Plant NOVA Natives
Plant NOVA Natives is the joint marketing campaign of a coalition of non-profit, governmental, and private groups, all working to reverse the decline of native plants and wildlife in Northern Virginia. They 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.
The website has a lot of information about natives plants, how to grow them, and where to buy them. You can also order a print copy of Native Plants for Northern Virginia or download the guide here.
Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria
The Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria take a love of trees and put it into action by training volunteers and organizing events to improve our urban forests and make our community brighter. They educate their neighbors on tree care, provide direct assistance, and act as effective advocates for the local tree canopy.
Steeped in history, rich with tradition, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a living plant museum that informs visitors about the importance, and often irreplaceable value, of plants to the well-being of humans and to earth’s fragile ecosystems.
More than 200 years ago, George Washington had a vision for the capital city of the United States that included a botanic garden that would demonstrate and promote the importance of plants to the young nation. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1820, the U.S. Botanic Garden is the oldest continuously operating botanic garden in the United States. Since 1934, it has been administered through the Architect of the Capitol.
Learn more:
The United States Botanic Garden Celebrates 200 Years
United States National Arboretum
The U.S. National Arboretum enhances the economic, environmental, and aesthetic value of ornamental and landscape plants through long-term, multi-disciplinary research, conservation of genetic resources, and interpretative gardens and exhibits.
Virginia Native Plant Society
The Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS), founded in 1982 as the Virginia Wildflower Preservation Society, is a nonprofit organization of individuals who share an interest in Virginia’s native plants and habitats. The Society and its chapters seek to further the appreciation and conservation of this priceless heritage.
Potowmack Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society
The Potowmack chapter is the largest VNPS chapter, representing over 400 members in the counties of Arlington and Fairfax; cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church.
