Buildling Conservation Partnerships Across Northern Virginia
Huntley Meadows Park. Photo: Larry Meade
Northern Virginia is at a crossroads for conservation. As our region continues to grow and change, the decisions we make today about how we protect birds and urban nature will shape the landscape for generations to come.
Our 2024 Symposium proved something powerful: when local conservation leaders, government partners, and community advocates come together in the same room, real solutions emerge. We saw new collaborations form, heard innovative approaches to shared challenges, and built momentum for regional action that's already making a difference for birds and wildlife across Northern Virginia.
This year, we're building on that foundation. With conservation leaders from across the region, we'll dive deeper into the pressing questions facing our communities: How do we protect habitat in rapidly developing areas? Where are the untapped opportunities for partnership? What's working, and what can we learn from each other?
Turn Ideas Into Action: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Environmental Fund
The best part? The conversations and collaborations that begin at the Symposium don't have to end there. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's Environmental Fund provides grants to support grassroots conservation projects across our region—exactly the kind of local action we'll be discussing on February 25.
Whether you're working on habitat restoration, community education, wildlife monitoring, or innovative conservation solutions, this funding opportunity could help bring your vision to life. Applications are due February 12, 2026.Learn more and apply here.
We're grateful to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for sponsoring this Symposium and for their continued investment in environmental stewardship across our region. Thank you also to our individual donors who make events like this possible!
