JUNE 2019
 NEWSLETTER
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TRAILS TO ALES - AUGUST 4, 2019
In cooperation with the Penn Club of DC, we invite you to join us for an outing on Sunday, August 4 that will include an interpretive 4-mile hike through beautiful Leopold's Preserve in Haymarket.

After the hike, we will take a shuttle, courtesy of the Penn Club, to Grafton St Restaurant & Pub for a hearty brunch and cold drinks.

For more information and to RSVP for the hike and brunch, please contact Emily at ebowman@nvct.org.

CANOE & KAYAK CLEANUP AT HUNTING CREEK
Saturday, June 8 was our semi-annual cleanup at Hunting Creek in Alexandria. 30 volunteers hopped into canoes and kayaks and paddled up the creek, collecting trash and debris.

While plastic bottles were among the most common items bobbing in the water and hidden in the reeds and on the shore, we also found a number of Styrofoam blocks, basketballs, tennis balls, pool noodles, and even a large storage container.
By the end of the afternoon, the group filled 67 full trash bags, demonstrating how much work can be accomplished in just a few hours in the water.

Thanks to all of our volunteers for helping us support a healthy and thriving environment for all the plants and wildlife who rely on this habitat.
The cleanup was made possible by generous funding provided by I-95 and I-495 Express Lanes, operated by Transurban. The Porto Vecchio Condominiums provided our launch site and has always been a wonderful partner in our annual cleanup. Belle Haven Marina supplied boats for the volunteers.
IN THE COMMUNITY
PROFILES IN CONSERVATION: INDIAN RUN
NVCT landowner and supporter Tom Cafferty has created something very unique that benefits nature as well as workplace productivity and well-being.

Click here to meet Tom and experience this important conservation effort.
A NEW PARK IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
Prince William County opened a new park earlier this month, just in time for summer. The Board of County Supervisors voted to combine several local parks and trails to form Neabsco Regional Park.

The grand opening event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Neabsco Creek Boardwalk and the park opening. Visitors can now walk across the scenic wetlands and experience the natural habitat the park offers.

To learn more about Neabsco Regional Park, click here.
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