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Greetings! You have reached the website for the Resource Management Division (RMD) of the Park Authority and ResOURces Newsletter.

Here you can learn more about protecting, preserving and interpreting Fairfax County’s natural and cultural heritage. You can Visit the Sites to see the county’s beautiful nature centers and historical sites, or stop by the charming Rental Properties to plan your next special event. Go to Who Do You Call? for concerns about encroachment, wildlife, county artifacts and more. In Nature Finder, find out where to see county birds and flora, visit the Wildflowers, or check the Almanac for natural and astronomical events. Past issues are available for ResOURces Newsletter, along with dozens of articles about county nature, history and horticulture in the Articles Index.

Riverside Campfire: Gourds and Gobblers
Riverbend Park
Friday, November 21
6:30pm-7:30pm

Gather ‘round the campfire at Riverbend Park from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to find out about wild turkeys and other Thanksgiving animals and plants from our area. S’mores provided. Come early if you want to picnic or toast hotdogs. Bring a toasting stick and flashlight. Prepaid reservations required. The cost is $3 per person. To reserve, call 703-759-9018.