4/14/04

Dissertation Defense: SUB II Rooms 3 and 4

Mark Strong will defend his dissertation, "An Electron Microscopy Study of the Outer Pericarp Surface of Achenes (Fruits) of Rhynchospora (Cyperaceae) in the Guianas, South America, Bearing On the Distribution of Species and Sections, and to Clarify the Taxonomy and Distribution of Species Occurring in the Guianas."

4/16/04

Thesis Defense: Johnson Center Meeting Room G

Jeanne Classen will defend her thesis, "Temporal and spatial variations

in bacterial community composition in the mesohaline Potomac River."

4/17/04

4/20/04

Thesis Defense: Johnson Center Gold Room (basement of

Johnson Center)

Helene Jorgensen will defend her thesis, "The Economics of Wolf

Management: The Fortymile Wolf Control Program, Alaska, 1997-2001."

4/22/04

Earth Day Lecture: Georgetown University Main Campus, Reiss 112, Washington DC

Devra Davis, Visiting Professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School, will deliver the Maloy lecture in celebration of Earth Day. The lecture is hosted by the Center for the Environment and the Science, Technology and International Affairs Department of the School of Foreign Service. Dr. Davis is the author of the award-winning book, When Smoke Ran Like Water, Tales of Environment Deception and the Battle Against Pollution. A leading public health expert, Dr. Davis confronts both public triumphs and private failures in the battle against environmental pollution. She reports on the deadly London smog of 1952 (when deaths were falsely attributed to influenza);

behind-the-scenes machinations by oil companies and auto manufacturers to keep lead in gasoline; and the pollution that killed many in her own family and forced others - survivors of the 1948 smog emergency in Donora, Pennsylvania - to live out their lives with damaged health. A reception and book signing will

4/24/04

Spring Series Kickoff Event, Mason Neck Park, Lorton, VA

Directions: The park is in southern Fairfax County. Access to the park is via US 1, then five miles east on route 242 (Gunston Road) to the park entrance. Use MapQuest to 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, VA 22079-4010.

4/25/04

Explore Lower Cub Run - Watershed Walk: Bull Run Regional Park, along Cub Run.

Biomonitoring Assessment in Lab with Jenny Cordrey. GMU.

The activity requires a minimum commitment of 8 hours!!!!

Prepare and submit a 1/2 to 1 page summary.

Mondays

Morning Bird Walk: Eakin Community Park, Fairfax

Discover the resident birds of the Accotink Stream Valley. Bring binoculars. Meet at Prosperity Avenue parking lot. Walks are canceled in rain or severe weather. FREE. Call 703-941-1065 (Hidden Oaks Nature Center) for information.

3/13/04

Timber & Trail Clean-Up: Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale, Virginia

Help the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust restore the trails of Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Participants will move and mulch fallen trees, then use the mulch to recondition surrounding trails. Participants should wear gloves and bring a wheelbarrow if possible. We will meet in front of the Packard Center at 9am. The event is free although a $10 donation is appreciated. RSVP by March 11th to Kelley Elliott at information@nvct.org or call 703-354-5093. Directions: Use Mapquest to 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, VA, 22003.

3/27/04

Guided Hike at Difficult Run: Great Falls, Virginia

Join the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust on a guided hike in beautiful Great Falls, Virginia with environmental expert/naturalist Judy Okay! Participants should wear comfortable hiking shoes and meet at the difficult run parking lot at 9am. The event is free although a $10 donation is appreciated. Refreshments will be provided! RSVP by March 25th to Kelley Elliott at information@nvct.org or call 703-354-5093. Directions: Take I-495 (Beltway) to Exit 13 in Virginia (Georgetown Pike). Head towards Great Falls (northwest), passing by Scott's Run Nature Preserve and the Madeira School on your right. After going by the Madeira School, you will cross over a bridge. Begin looking to your left for an unmarked parking lot next to the road. The lot is about 1.3 miles from the Beltway exit. If you reach Old Dominion Road and the turn-off to Great Falls Park, you have gone too far.

3/10/04

12:30pm-1:30pm

Cliff Majersik, Institute for Market Transformation. The energy efficiency of buildings is driven by a complex set of investment, design, siting, and regulatory factors ranging from building codes to market barriers for efficiency-providing investments. Majersik will discuss his research in two areas: 1) the development, implementation and effect of building codes in the former Soviet Union and 2) barriers to US investment in buildings' energy efficiency and market transformation outreach" to US business.

Resources for the Future (RFF) is pleased to invite you to this seminar, part of a series of seminars, which are held on Wednesdays in RFF's conference rooms.

Some presentations highlight research in progress; others address current or future policy issues. They are offered as an opportunity for the public and members of the academic, environmental, and business communities,

government, and the news media to learn more about research underway at RFF

and other institutions..

3/3/04

Panel Discussion titled ³How Do We Conserve our Native Species?²: Marymount University, Reinsch Library Auditorium , 2807 N.

Glebe Road, Arlington.

3/6/04

Prepare ½ - 1 page summary/analysis

Due no later than March 6.

3/1/04

Learn About Cub Run Watershed: Chantilly Regional Library, main meeting room

Come learn about watersheds, why they are important to you, and how you can get involved in protecting streams by attending this presentation and discussion. Excellent overview for new monitors. RSVP not necessary.

3/3/04

12:30pm-1:30pm

Clearing the Air: Why Air Quality Reforms Finally Took Hold in Delhi: Resources for the Future Conference Room

Ruth Greenspan Bell and Urvashi Narain, Resources for the Future. The progress that Delhi has made in recent years in introducing less polluting fuels for its large fleet of commercial vehicles has been watched with great interest by other Asian countries that also suffer from declining urban air quality. The Indian Supreme Court drove the change in response to a "public interest" lawsuit. The central role played by the Court raises a number of questions, including whether it is appropriate for a judicial body to make environmental regulatory decisions that are normally the province of legislators and specialized regulatory bodies in the executive branch; what are the long-term consequences when judicial bodies make and implement regulatory policy; and whether Delhi’s results are replicable elsewhere. Bell and Narain will discuss these issues and others based on their recently concluded independent inquiry.

Resources for the Future (RFF) is pleased to invite you to this seminar, part of a series of seminars, which are held on Wednesdays in RFF's conference rooms.

Some presentations highlight research in progress; others address current or future policy issues. They are offered as an opportunity for the public and members of the academic, environmental, and business communities,

government, and the news media to learn more about research underway at RFF

and other institutions..

2/28/04

Invasives Removal : Lubber Run Park, Arlington

Join the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust and the Arlington Forest Citizens Association as we remove English Ivy and other invasive plants at Lubber Run Park, Arlington. Participants should bring clippers and other hand tools if they have them. Gloves will be provided. The event starts at 10am and participants are asked to come help for an hour or two (or more), although we won't be staying past 1pm. We will meet at the Lubber Run Amphitheater, North Columbus St. and North 2nd St. A $10 donation is appreciated. Refreshments will be provided! RSVP by February 26th to Kelley Elliott at information@nvct.org or call 703-354-5093. Directions: Use Mapquest to North Columbus St. and North 2^nd St., North Arlington, VA 22203.

2/28/04

Outdoor Introduction to Stream Monitoring (1 hour) and Indoor (2.5 hours) Introduction to Macroinvertebrates: Eleanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly.

2/25/04

Corporate Social Responsibility: One Economist's View: Seminar at Resources for the Future. Paul R. Portney, President and Senior Fellow, Resources for the Future

One of the "growth areas" in academic research on the environment concerns what has come to be known as corporate social responsibility (or CSR). Portney will offer a definition of CSR; discuss whether and to what extent corporations go above and beyond what they are required to do by law and regulation; and review the rapidly growing number of studies attempting to link CSR to superior financial performance. He will also talk about whether CSR is a good thing from the standpoint of economic efficiency, one lens through which government policies or private actions can be viewed.

2/21/04

Birds and Bagels: Huntley Meadows Visitor Center

Enjoy the winter season during this morning search for resident birds. Following the walk, warm up with hot chocolate and fresh bagels. Sponsored by FOHMP. Reservations required. , 703-768-2525. Canceled in case of rain. $5 fee.

2/19/04

Café Simplicity - From the Farmer Herself: Organic Farming and Community Supported Agriculture: Arlington Temple United Methodist Church, 1835 North Nash St., Roslyn, VA

2/15/04

Creating Green Roofs: Asphalt to Plants: Green Spring Gardens Horticultural Center

Ed Snodgrass, owner of Emory Knoll Farms specializing in green roof plants will speak. Meet the speaker and enjoy refreshments in Green Spring’s atrium. Limited seating. For a schedule, reservations or more information, call 703-642-5173. $7/lecture.

 2/11/04

Indoor Introduction to Stream Monitoring and Benthic Macroinvertebrates: Eleanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly.

Indoor Introduction to Stream Monitoring and Benthic Macroinvertebrates: Reston Association Main Office, 1930 Issac Newton Square, Reston.