Earth-Friendly Fun Draws Families to 5th Annual Green Reston

by Patricia Kovacs, Staff Writer

Green Reston promoted environmental stewardship and nature exploration for all ages. Photo by Patricia Kovacs.

Fairfax County families gathered April 12 at the RCC Hunters Woods for the fifth annual Green Reston event, a celebration of environmental awareness ahead of Earth Day. The event brought neighbors together to learn about nature and sustainable practices while participating in eco-friendly activities.

Photo by Patricia Kovacs.

Attendees navigated through a variety of exhibits from local organizations including the Fairfax County Park Authority Wonder Wagon, Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Sustainability Matters, Reston Regional Library, and Plant NOVA Natives. Children particularly enjoyed the face painting station, making dirt pudding, building bird feeders, beachcombing, and exploring a variety of animal specimens.

Extending the Green Reston experience, Fairfax County also organized a scavenger hunt that took place April 1 to 15 to encourage the community to explore nature in their own backyards, take pictures along the way, and submit them to organizers for a chance to win a prize.

For many local families, the seeds of environmental stewardship planted at this community gathering will grow alongside the literal native seeds they took home, creating a greener future for Fairfax County one backyard at a time.