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Posted January 21, 2026 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation
Wednesday, 02/25/2026: Rare Native Plants: Conserving the Remnant Grasslands of Virginia
Have you ever wondered what America’s landscapes may have looked like before European settlers arrived? Here in Virginia, scientists have made the fascinating discovery that much of the land was grasslands! On Wednesday, February 25 at 7pm EST, Bert Harris, a botanist and co-director of the Clifton Institute, will tell us about their recent research…
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Posted January 12, 2026 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation
Saturday, 01/24/2026: Winter Seed Sowing
Join us for a winter seed sowing workshop at Trailside Park in Loudoun County! On Saturday, January 31 at 1pm the Sustainability Matters team will guide you through an easy, no-fuss method for sowing vegetables and pollinator-friendly native perennials in milk jugs this winter. After setting up your own mini-greenhouse to take home, we’ll take…
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Posted November 12, 2025 | Topic: Education, Habitat Restoration & Conservation
Sunday, 12/14/2025: Winter Tree ID & Potluck at Blandy Experimental Farm (Boyce, VA)
Join us and our co-hosts, the State Arboretum of Virginia (Blandy), for our most popular event of the year: our annual winter tree identification walk & potluck at the State Arboretum of Virginia on Sunday, December 14 at 1pm. This approximately 90-minute guided walk and tree ID primer, led by a Virginia State Forester, will…
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Posted November 10, 2025 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation
Saturday, 11/15/2025: W&OD Trail Nature Walk (Ashburn, Virginia)
Join us on Saturday, November 15 at 11am for a guided nature walk along the W&OD Trail in Ashburn. We’ll explore the vibrant story of native meadows, learn how these vital habitats change with the seasons, support local wildlife, and help keep our ecosystems healthy. We’ll also take a closer look at the impact of…
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Posted November 10, 2025 | Topic: Education, Habitat Restoration & Conservation
Tuesday, 12/02/2025: Dark Skies, Bright Future Webinar
Join Sustainability Matters on Giving Tuesday for a webinar on the effects of artificial light on wildlife. Excessive artificial light doesn’t just hide the stars, it impacts wildlife, human health, and the character of our communities. In this enlightening webinar, we’ll explore the importance of dark skies and how reducing light pollution benefits both people…
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Posted November 10, 2025 | Topic: Education
Wednesday, 11/12/2025: Sort it out: Recycling Realities
Join us online on Wednesday, November 12 at 7pm EST for an engaging conversation on how communities can strengthen and modernize their recycling programs. This webinar will explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by smaller towns and rural areas when it comes to recycling effectively and sustainably. Hear directly from recycling expert Michael Neese,…
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Posted September 24, 2025 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation
Thursday, 10/09/2025: Art & Alchemy: Waste Reimagined (Alexandria, Virginia)
Join us on October 9 at 6:30pm at the Galactic Panther Gallery in Old Town Alexandria to learn about Sustainability Matters’ accomplishments this year and hear what’s next. This event will feature an art show by local artisans who are turning trash into treasure — you’ll have a chance to chat with the artists and check out some of their work for sale. We’ll provide some light snacks and a cash bar, to keep things festive. Each new or renewed membership provides an entry to win one of our fabulous door prizes! If you love art as much as conservation, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
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Posted September 24, 2025 | Topic: Habitat Restoration & Conservation
Saturday, 10/18/2025: Native Meadow Seeding Party (168 Weaver Road Amissville, VA, 20106United States)
Join us for a joyful family-friendly seeding party of a native meadow at our Making Trash Bloom site at Rappahannock County Landfill on Saturday, October 18, from 2-4pm! We need your help spreading the seed and then having a dance party on top to ensure the seeds stick. Feel free to come dressed as your…
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Posted February 14, 2024 | Topic: Education, Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Science (Methods, Monitoring, and Evaluation)
Summer Program Educators – Sustainability Matters
Sustainability Matters is seeking two dynamic and motivated interns to join our team as Summer Program Educators for our Guardians of the Green program serving middle- and high-school students in Fairfax County, Virginia. The selected candidates will play a key role in the development and implementation of an 8-week environmental science summer program, focusing on…
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Posted February 13, 2024 | Topic: Education, Habitat Restoration & Conservation, Science (Methods, Monitoring, and Evaluation)
Environmental Educator – Sustainability Matters
Sustainability Matters seeks an Environmental Educator who is passionate about conservation and eager to join us in seriously making sustainability fun! The Environmental Educator will create and implement conservation education programs for K-12 students and adults in school, community, and park settings. They will also build and maintain partnerships with schools and community organizations, lead…
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Posted May 25, 2023
EcologiGALs
This summer, conservation nonprofit Sustainability Matters is partnering with Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services to host EcologiGALs. Supported by seed funding from the Business Women’s Giving Circle, this 8-week summer program will engage high-school aged girls by introducing them to everything a career in the environmental sciences has to offer. The program will consist of…
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Posted May 15, 2023
Tuesday, 05/16/2023: What’s Up With Recycling?
Join conservation nonprofit Sustainability Matters for a deep dive into the recycling industry. Find out why you can’t recycle many plastics or glass anymore, and what you can do to help the situation. Also learn what happens to that can or bottle after it arrives at the recycling center, why recycling rules vary among localities,…