• Video: Reston Today
• Boats Found at Lake Anne
• Home Food Preservation
• Dragonfly Class and Count
• The Art of Camouflage
• Beat the Bush Honeysuckle
• Help Determine Uses for Property

Reston hosted the triathlon event during the World Police & Fire Games last week. Click the image to watch a wrap-up of the action on Reston Today.

Reston Association recovered three more unclaimed boats last week. Two canoes and a rowboat were found near Lake Anne. If you believe one of these boats are yours, call Will Peterson at 703-435-6535 to provide a description of your missing boat.

If you have a boat that is not currently moored and you do not have a "General Lake Access" permit, please call the number above to obtain a permit.

Tuesday, July 14
7-8:30 p.m.
Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
$5/person RA or RCC members, $7/person non-members. Adults.
Reservations required by July 11. Email naturecenter@reston.org or call 703-476-9689.
 
Learn to preserve your garden's bounty at this introductory class, covering a variety of methods, including canning, fermentation, drying/dehydration, and freezing. Learn about the science behind food preservation, safety precautions, kitchen set up, and jar and equipment prep as well as food and recipe selection. There will be a "dry" demo of the procedure for filling jars and ample time for questions. Guest Speaker: Katie Strong of the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Co-sponsored by Reston Community Center.

Dragonfly Class
Thursday, July 16
7-8:30 p.m.
Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
$5/person (Free for count participants)
 
Dragonfly Count
Sunday, July 19
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Meet at Bright Pond Lane. Park at the end of the cul-de-sac.
Free
 
Learn about basic identification, natural history and conservation of our local dragonflies at the class.  On the count, meet local dragonfly experts, learn tips on identification and have fun while helping to obtain important information on our fast-flying friends. Reservations required by July 13. Email naturecenter@reston.org or call 703-476-9689.

Saturday, July 18
11 a.m.-Noon
Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive.
$5/person RA members, $7/person non-members.
All ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Reservations required by July 15. Email naturecenter@reston.org or call 703-476-9689.
 
Some animals simply blend in, while others take camouflage to amazing levels. From green-colored frogs and bugs blending into the undergrowth to moths that resemble bird droppings, there are amazing examples of camouflage right under our noses. Explore the gardens and trails in search of hidden critters.

Saturday, July 25

10 a.m.-noon

Oldfield Drive Natural Area.

 

Habitat Heroes volunteers will battle bush honeysuckle and garlic mustard surrounding the Oldfield tot-lot. We need help cutting back the large invasive bush honeysuckle that have taken over the woods and hidden its natural beauty. Meet at the Oldfield tot-lot, and park along Oldfield Drive. The entrance steps are adjacent to 10805 Oldfield Drive. Look for the RA truck.

 

To volunteer go to:  http://bit.ly/1C52xeM