Friends of Dyke Marsh

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Sunday morning bird walks

The weekly Sunday morning bird walks are held every Sunday morning all year. Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the Belle Haven picnic area. Walks are led by experienced birders and all are welcome.

Dyke Marsh Study on Sale

Reprints of The Dyke Marsh Preserve Ecosystem, a study of Dyke Marsh by Dr. David Johnston, are available from FODM for $10. The 50-page study was published in the Virginia Journal of Science in Winter 2000 and describes Dyke Marsh in depth. To obtain your copy, send us $10 and your name and address, the designation "for the Johnston Study," to FODM, P.O. Box 7183, Alexandria VA 22307-7183. We'll send you your copy!

FODM - Protecting the Marsh

The Mount Vernon Gazette has published an article titled "When Public Needs Collide." It illustrates how the FODM advocates for the well-being of the marsh when potential conflicts arise. This conflict regards the impact of runoff to Dyke Marsh from a planned expansion of Fairfax County's nearby library. Our organization has contacted the parties involved to ensure that protection of the marsh is considered. The entire article is reprinted here.

Saving a Sanctuary

The Alexandria Times editor and publisher John H. Arundel has written an article about the various threats to the health of Dyke Marsh and the current efforts to preserve the endangered wetland. You can read the entire article here.

Christmas Bird Count

Read the preliminary results of the recent Christmas Bird Count.

2008 Meeting Schedule

All Friends of Dyke Marsh member meetings are open to the public. They feature an expert speaker who will discuss a topic relevant to Dyke Marsh. Meetings are held at the Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22306 and begin at 7:30 p.m. The meetings will be on September 17 and November 19.