[BSW] Meeting reminder + message from VNPS regarding huntley Meadows

[Kathy Bilton]

Next meeting: Tonight, Tuesday, November 6 at 7 P.M.
Topic: Plant Conservation Trends in North America North of Mexico
Speaker: Dr. Anne Frances, Lead Botanist, NatureServe 
Dinner details on webpage:  http://botsoc.org/

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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2018 02:39:59 +0000 (UTC)
From: "Nancy Vehrs nvehrs1 at yahoo.com [vnps-pot]"
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Reply-To: Nancy Vehrs <nvehrs1 at yahoo.com>
To: Virginia Society <vnps-pot at yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [vnps-pot] Meeting Nov 7 Re Environmental Threat to Huntley Meadows
     Park

Hello Fellow Native Plant Lovers -

As many of you know, Huntley Meadows Park is an environmental gem situated
amidst some of the densest development in Fairfax County. This special wetland
is recognized as one of the Virginia Native Plant Society's Registry Sites.
Today there is a debate about the deletion of proposed bike trails from Fairfax
County's Comprehensive Plan. These potential bike trails are designed for
commuters and would threaten the delicate ecological balance in the park. 

Cathy Ledec, president of the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park, describes the
threat from the bike trails much better than I. Please read this article on the
website of the Friends group. 

FOHMP HOME PAGE http://www.friendsofhuntleymeadows.org/

Nestled in Fairfax County's Hybla Valley, Huntley Meadows Park is a rich,
natural and historical island of over . ..

On Wednesday, November 7, please join Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay,
the Fairfax County Park Authority, and Fairfax County Transportation at Groveton
Elementary School (6900 Harrison Lane) for a Public Meeting about Huntley
Meadows Park. They will discuss the Comprehensive Plan for trails and environmen
tal stewardship. The meeting kicks off at 7 p.m. If you'd like to view the plan
amendments, see the links below.

Plan Amendment 2018-IV-BK1 | Planning Zoning


PLAN AMENDMENT 2018-IV-BK1 | PLANNING ZONING

Fairfax County, Virginia - Plan amendment 2018-IV-BK1 Huntley Meadows Park Trail


Unfortunately, State Senator Scott Surovell is a big proponent of the proposed
bike trails. Here's an article that includes his position. 

PROPOSAL TO REMOVE PLANNED HUNTLEY MEADOWS TRAILS DRAWS PUSHBACK

Proposals to nix two long-planned but never constructed trails at Huntley
Meadows park have drawn criticism from...




PROPOSAL TO REMOVE PLANNED HUNTLEY MEADOWS TRAILS DRAWS PUSHBACK

Proposals to nix two long-planned but never constructed trails at Huntley
Meadows park have drawn criticism from...


Harry and I plan to attend the meeting, and we hope that many of you will, too.
Numbers count!  Please share this info with friends and support keeping this
park as wild as possible.

Nancy

Nancy Vehrs, President
Virginia Native Plant Society
http://www.vnps.org


The Virginia Native Plant Society is dedicated to the conservation of native
plant species. This listserv serves the Potowmack Chapter.