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Stone served on the Park Authority Board (2017-2025) as the Braddock District Representative and as the youngest board chairman in Park Authority history, where he championed recreation and environmental projects and policies that advance the quality of life for Fairfax County residents.
Leonard served Fairfax County for more than two decades and recently retired as Deputy Director for Health, Housing and Human Services. He began his career with the county as a budget analyst in 1999 and was appointed deputy director and later appointed acting director of the former Department of Community and Recreation Services (CRS). Prior to being appointed deputy county executive, he led the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services.
Glasgow was a devoted environmental steward and advocate for protecting our natural world. He served as a member of the Fairfax County Park Authority Board (2005-2012), Fairfax County Park Foundation Board (2013-2026), the Fairfax Chesapeake Bay Exceptions Committee (2003-2012), and the Fairfax County Tree Commission (chair since 2008). He was a member of Friends of Huntley Meadows Park (since 1990), multiple Fairfax County "Friends" groups and the Prince William Conservation Alliance (since 2009), and he chaired the Alliance Conservation Committee.
Hahne, known throughout the community as “Mr. Baseball,” served on the Fairfax County Athletic Council for 16 years, the Sports Tourism Task Force, and the Visit Fairfax Board, among other organizations. His contributions to Fairfax County spanned decades and left a lasting imprint on parks, athletics and the broader community. His advocacy was instrumental in the creation of Patriot Park North baseball complex and driving tournament activity to the facility. He provided experienced, consistent guidance to the Park Authority on how the agency could best serve athletic programs countywide.
Fisher has educated and inspired others across Fairfax County to restore vital habitats across public and private lands. Her work promoting native plants, removing invasives and rescuing trees have made a lasting impact over her 30 years of volunteerism and leadership. Fisher’s contributions and many roles include serving as a stream monitor at Pope’s Head Creek, an IMA site leader, and a founder of Plant NOVA Natives, Plant NOVA Trees and the Tree Rescuers program, which has led to the rescue of at least 22,000 trees.
Crum and Deutch have contributed to the preservation and stewardship in Fairfax County by assisting with the management and stewardship of Oakton Schoolhouse to establish a meeting place, seeking and collecting historical furnishings to create a “living history” museum at the schoolhouse, delivered historical presentations and created educational programming.
Judy’s Legacy Circle gift supported the Animal Attraction and Observation Area at the Woodlands Stewardship Education Center at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.
Giant Food has provided long-standing support via FCPF for Golf Fairfax, Healthy Strides, and other FCPA programs.
The team provided beautification, playground, swing and other enhancements at McCutcheon Park.
The Foundation donated land and supported significant improvements at Fort Willard Historic Site.
Volunteers created popular community events and evolved them into community institutions, such as Park and Bark and Parktoberfest. They have awarded and sponsored field trips to The Woodlands and sponsored summer campers as well, increasing awareness and access to environmental education our part of our mission.
Susan has been actively involved with the FCPA and Green Spring Gardens for more than 30 years in multiple active roles. She is an engaged and proactive leader who continually works to sustain, enrich, and ensure the gardens remain vibrant, attractive, and welcoming to all visitors.
Ed serves as a docent for the historic Kidwell House providing tours with historical and interpretive information. He drives guided wagon rides for visitors of all ages including field trips and special events.
Since 2007, Lassine has served as the lead volunteer and host for the Ossian Hall Park Spotlight by Starlight Summer Concert Series in Annandale. With a passion for education, nature and the park system, he has played an integral role in creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for performers and guests alike.
Ariana is the President of Fairfax County 4-H and helped plan and lead various activities at the 4-H Fair held at Frying Pan Farm Park last August, including setting up the fair exhibit barn, training fair superintendents, assisting the judges as a fair superintendent and emceeing the Fair opening ceremony. Through her involvement in 4-H, Ariana has been volunteering at the Fair held at Frying Pan Farm Park since 2017 and has supported numerous other events, including, Harvest Days, Halloween on the Farm, Holidays on the Farm and Spring Farm Day.
Juliet has demonstrated leadership in participating in a number of site stewardship projects around Hidden Oaks Nature Center to help protect natural and cultural resources. For example, she helped repair and restore our model of a Woodland Indian Scarecrow hut and
designed and built a snake exercise board, which is used in programs to show how
our snake ambassador animals can move and climb.
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This event is sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Foundation.
The Fairfax County Park Foundation, a 501(c)(3), supports the Fairfax County Park Authority by raising private funds, obtaining grants, and creating partnerships that supplement tax dollars to meet our community’s needs for park land, facilities, and services. Visit the Park Foundation website or call them at 703-324-8582.