Prince William Conservation Alliance

10/21/2026

LAST CALL! This Saturday, October 24th, is our annual fundraiser: Owl Watch Out With You - Protecting their homes AND ours.
Come spend the afternoon with fellow conservation-minded community members. We'll learn more about owls during a presentation that includes enchanting live owl ambassadors. Enjoy delicious Italian food from Giuseppe's and bid on unique silent auction experiences such as a guided bird walk and a wildlife photography lesson.

Tickets: Visit www.pwconserve.org/annual-fundraiser to purchase tickets by 5 PM Thursday 10/22, or at the door starting at 11:15 AM on Saturday. $75 for members, $100 for non-members.

Where: Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano in Haymarket, VA

When: Saturday, October 24, from 12 PM to 2:30 PM

Questions: Call PWCA at 703-490-5200 or email [email protected]

Can't make it? You can purchase tickets for the 50/50 raffle to win big and show that you give a hoot! (Participants need not be present to win)

10/21/2026

What could be better than a beautiful fall walk filled with bird watching and community? If this sounds like your perfect morning, join us for the Last Sunday Bird Count to help monitor local bird populations at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area.

Meet at 8 AM this Sunday, October 25th, at the Stone House at Merrimac. GPS may have the best luck with "Cedar Run Parking Area." The address is 15020 Deepwood Ln. Nokesville, VA 20181.

Note: It is free to visit Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area while participating in this citizen science event. Visitors are welcome at other times, but a daily access permit is required. Visit https://dwr.virginia.gov/access-permit/ for details.

10/16/2026

Great insights from DIY Nature!

10/16/2026

Closing out the week with our final silent auction item - a voucher to enjoy a performance at Hylton Performing Arts Center! Choose between 2 tickets to a "Hylton Presents" show or 4 tickets to a "Hylton Family" show. Either choice is sure to be a memorable and mesmerizing experience for all involved.

Don't miss the opportunity to get your tickets to our annual fundraiser, Owl Watch Out With You - Protecting their homes AND ours!

When: Saturday, October 24th, 12-2:30 PM

Where: Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano in Haymarket

What: Presentation by Earthquest about owls and their habitats (featuring TWO owl ambassadors!), gourmet lunch from Giuseppe's, opportunity to bid on the amazing silent auction items we've been featuring - plus fun raffle items, and an afternoon of community with fellow conservation-minded neighbors!

How: Visit www.pwconserve.org/annual-fundraiser to get your tickets. If you can't make it, you can still show you give a hoot (and win big) by entering the 50/50 raffle!

10/15/2026

‼ Only one week remains to get your tickets to Owl Watch Out With You, our upcoming fundraiser at Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano on October 24th at 12 PM. Get your tickets now at www.pwconserve.org/annual-fundraiser

The event will include an owl talk with two owl ambassadors, a delicious gourmet lunch from Giuseppe's, and the opportunity to bid on incredible silent auction and raffle items.

Next up in the Silent Auction Spotlight is a Foraging Hike with Restoration Ecologist Clay Morris. Participants will learn about wild edibles, where to find them, and how to identify them.

10/14/2026

We hope to see you at this presentation on Monday 10/26!

The future of Prince William needs a vision that includes a plan for preservation of our stressed resources while incentivizing investment in areas that for too long have been neglected.

Thank you Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association for providing this opportunity for PWCA to share the 3 R’s. See the QR code or visit www.eventbrite.com/e/2003220017999 to register for this free event!

10/13/2026

Let's jump back into our Silent Auction spotlight. We're excited to offer a Wildlife Photography Workshop for up to four people with Wild Ethos Photography! Participants will get to choose between two of NoVA's wildlife hot spots as the setting to learn wildlife photography in the field.

This experience and several others are available to bid on as part of our Annual Fundraiser, "Owl Watch Out With You - Protecting their homes AND ours!" on Saturday, October 24th at 12 PM.

Get your tickets today to enjoy a delicious lunch at Giuseppe's while enjoying an incredible presentation on owls, including Bubo, featured in the photo below.

Visit www.pwconserve.org/annual-fundraiser to save your seat!

10/13/2026

"Data centers are not inevitable."

Across the state of Virginia, residents are standing by this truth. Explore how residents are responding to data center issues throughout the state in this comic by Denali Sai Nalamalapu. This piece portrays real-life situations in a relatable format. We are honored to share the positive impacts that local residents have made by refusing to believe that data centers are inevitable!

My state, Virginia, is the data center capital of the world, and the people have had enough.

10/12/2026

We are searching for our next Executive Director. Visit www.pwconserve.org/jobs to learn more and apply.

Don't wait! We will review applications on a rolling basis from October 15th until October 22nd.

Please share this if you know someone who may be a good fit for the role!

10/08/2026

Let your worries dissolve. ✨ Our next featured silent auction prize is a 60-minute therapeutic massage with Kelley Studholme. Keep it to enjoy or give it as a gift!

Visit https://pwconserve.org/annual-fundraiser/ to get your tickets to our upcoming fundraiser - Owl Watch Out With You. In addition to bidding on these wonderful prizes, you'll enjoy a fascinating owl presentation by Earthquest while savoring a gourmet lunch from Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano in Haymarket! Reach out to us with any questions at 703-490-5200 or [email protected].