What is Neighborhood Ecological Stewardship Training (NEST)?
Neighborhood Ecological Stewardship Training (NEST) is designed to help you find out more about your local natural resources through a series of hands-on workshops and outings that explore stream ecology, plants, and soil, as well as your personal connection to the Northern Virginia region.

Visit the NEST program web site at George Mason University.

When will NEST be offered?
After a very successful launch in spring 2006, NEST is on hiatus.
Look for NEST again in spring 2008!

NEST Workshops and Outings

Session 1: Introduction to NEST (indoors).

Session 2: Stream Valley Ecology: Watersheds, Streams, Plants

Session 3: Stream Valley Ecology: Soil, Native and Invasive Plants

Session 4: Land-based Exploration

Session 5: Water-based Exploration

Session 6: Outdoor Arts

With the exception of the introduction (Session 1), sessions will be offered multiple times.

How do I learn more?
To learn more about the NEST program, visit the NEST program's web site at George Mason University or contact Joanna Cornell at 703-324-1425, TTY 711.

NEST is the basis of Joanna Cornell's dissertation work at George Mason University.