April 2009 Reston Environmental Action Member Update

 

Everyone is welcome to attend all board and committee meetings.

 

Reminder: join fellow members on a walk in the Wetlands

Get to know other members of REACT.  Join us on a walk sponsored by the Reston Association at the Sunrise Valley Wetlands on Thursday, April 23^rd from 7 pm to 8 pm.  The walk is for all ages.  The fee is $3 for RA members.  Participants must make a reservation by April 20 by calling RA at 703-435-6530 or emailing naturalist@reston.org.  Once you have made your reservation, email REACT so we know which REACT members will be attending.

 

The information from the Reston Association A to Z Guide includes “Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Sunrise Valley Wetlands.  Bring a flashlight, binoculars, or any other nature detective tool with you to explore your natural surroundings.  This is a great time of year to experience the diversity of nature.  Sunrise Valley Wetlands, 12700 Sunrise Valley Drive.  Park on the west side of the ASG Software Solutions building.”

 

If this does not fit with your schedule or interest, know that REACT will be suggesting a variety of gatherings throughout the year!

 

PROJECTS

Reston Recycles / Close the Loop

 

Again this year, Reston Town Center will provide information on REACT activities in their brochure for their R4 Collection Day.  On Wednesday, April 15, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm you can take cell phones, bicycles ($10 donation, working/repairable), compact fluorescent bulbs (unbroken), computers and equipment (hard drives destroyed onsite), documents for shredding, eyeglasses, hearing aids, answering machines, cables, camcorders, CDs/DVDs, CD players, DVD players, electric typewriters, electronic games, fax machines, keyboards/mice, ink/toner, laptop batteries, microwave ovens, pagers, PDAs, printers, radios, remote controls, scanners, stereos and components, tapes, tape players, telephones, televisions, and VCRs to Town Center Pavilion.  Items will be collected by The Bike Lane, Bikes for the World, Reston Lions Club, Secured Shred and Turtle Wings.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Eco-Friendly Yard and Garden Care Next Meeting: Tues., April 21, 7:00 p.m., 1684 Moorings Dr.

A neighborhood meeting was held in Hunters Green Cluster on March 8^th.  Residents discussed how to set up rain barrels on their decks, the pros and cons of various composters, ideas for native plants in their yards and more.  If you would like to hold a meeting in your neighborhood, please contact Bob Mowbray.

 

Drive Less, Breathe Better  Next Meeting:  Wed, April 8, 7:30 p.m., 2011 Approach Lane

The committee is holding a meeting in Wethersfield Cluster on April 26.  If you are considering holding a meeting on alternatives to driving for your neighbors, let us know if you would like to attend the Wethersfield meeting to learn what is discussed, contact Steve Cerny.

 

We had difficulties with some email addresses in our Facebook invitation emails.  If you have not received an email to join the REACT group on Facebook, you can join at www.facebook.com.  If you have questions, please send us an email. 

 

Next REACT Board Meeting:  Tues., April 28, 7:30 p.m., Reston Community Center at Hunters Woods, Rm 1

 

Check www.restonenvironmentalaction.org for meeting dates, and other REACT information.  If you would like to participate in a project or join a committee, contact Mary Brown or 703-620-0151.

 

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