Neighborhood
Ecological Stewardship Training
(NEST)

Incentives

In case you are still unsure if you want to participate below is a list of reasons to help you make up your mind. If this exciting program were not enough, even more incentives await because we really want YOU to participate and discover a new side of Northern Virginia.

By participating in NEST, you will...

• Have a chance to win autographed books about local and international environmental topics including:
  • Nothing's Too Small to Make a Difference by Wanda Urbanska and Frank Levering
  • Simple Living by Wanda Urbanska and Frank Levering
  • Hear Him Roar by Andrew Wingfield
  • In the Wake of the Jomon by Jon Turk
  • The C&O Canal Companion by Mike High and more
• Have a chance to win other prizes including a free pass to Meadowlark Gardens native plants, mugs, waders, REI water bottle, REI keychain, REI 15% off coupon and more
• Enjoy food from Whole Foods at our kick-off event on March 25th
• Make new friends
• Connect to the local community
• Have the opportunity to participate in low and high ropes courses and orienteering at Hemlock Overlook Center for Outdoor Education. Visit their Website for more information about their programs.
• Learn about how to join groups that workto improve our local environment
• Learn about your local watershed
• Learn about native and invasive plants
• Enjoy kayaking, canoeing or boating for free
• Enjoy a naturalist-led walk or bike ride with a group
• Explore your artistic side outdoors
• Gain the skills to lead a community environmental project
• Improve your local stream valley
• Learn about soil
• Learn about stream ecology
• Receive Audubon at Home's new publication,Nature of Change
• Receive Earth Sangha's new publication,Reconnecting Forests and Streams in the Greater Washington Area
• Receive some special items from the Fairfax County and Regional Park Authority
• Consider becoming an IMA volunteer. All IMA volunteers will become Park Authority volunteers with additional benefits including free admission to Park Authority events, RECenter classes on a space available basis (min. 32 hours volunteered), and membership to the Fairfax County Credit Union
• Assist a George Mason University student with her dissertation research

If you help by participating in the survey only:
Note: This means you will take 1 or 2 surveys (randomly determined) and NOT attend any NEST programs. The first survey will be taken in late March, the second will be taken in early June.

For completing the March survey, you will walk away with: a pencil made from recycled currency or denim, magnets, an EPA beach ball, and a free pass to a local Park Authority recreation center. After completing the June survey, you can receive 20% off Potomac Paddlesports Programs (after June 10th).

After June 10th, you will be entered to win other prizes such as a free pass to Meadowlark Gardens and autographed books including:

• Nothing's Too Small to Make a Difference by Wanda Urbanska and Frank Levering
• Simple Living by Wanda Urbanska and Frank Levering
• Hear Him Roar by Andrew Wingfield
• In the Wake of the Jomon by Jon Turk
• The C&O Canal Companion by Mike High and more

Note: you will not recieve any books prior to June 10th.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Joanna Cornell jcornell@gmu.edu 703-324-1425