Neighborhood news: Merrimac Farm offers tour

Sept. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. join PWCA Chairman Charlie Grymes for a tour of Merrimac Farm, from field to forest. Check out birds, butterflies and other wildlife that frequent Merrimac, and learn about the value of edge habi-tats.

Preferred attire includes sturdy hiking shoes, long socks, long pants and hats.

This event is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, email alliance@pwcon serve.org or call 703-499-4954. RSVP appreciated.

Merrimac Farm is located at 15020 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville.

Nokesville UMC seeks tournament sponsors

Nokesville United Methodist Church is seeking sponsors for a charity golf tournament Oct. 15 at Stonewall Golf Club at Lake Manassas. Proceeds will benefit American Cancer Society research.

Tournament Director Mark Freybler said, "What started out as a small group of church members enjoying an early round of golf on Sunday mornings has turned into a mission for a worthy cause."

Golfers paying the $150 fee will enjoy a continental breakfast, a four-person team-scramble format and an elegant buffet. In addition to prizes and awards, the 17th hole will feature a chance to win a $20,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one.

Those who wish to honor a cancer survivor or list a memorial in the tournament program may do so for a small donation.

For registration and tournament information, players and sponsors may look online at www.nokes vil-leumc.org/page/golf. Deadline is Sept. 20.

Conservation District begins seedling sale

The Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District's 2009 Fall Tree Seedling Sale is here, and you can take advantage of three "treeffic" bundles:

Wildlife Friendly/Deer Resistant: Red Maple, Red-Osier Dogwood, Virginia Pine and Winterberry Holly

Fantastic Fall Foliage: Arrowwood Viburnum, Red Maple, Spicebush and White Oak

Wet Soil Lovers: Inkberry Holly, River Birch, Sweetbay Magnolia and Willow Oak

Each bundle includes 4 different species, 2 seedlings of each species (a total of 8 seedlings). Bundles are $15 each.

The Conservation District is also selling blueberry seedlings in bundles of 4 at $8 per bundle.

For more, visit www.pwswcd.org under 'Home Owners,' call 703-594-3621 or e-mail nicoleeth-ier@pwswcd.org.

Katherine Gotthardt reports your neighborhood news from the Nokesville, Bristow and Brentsville areas every Friday in the News & Messenger. If you have news about birthdays, your family, your club or your HOA activities, please send it to kgot thardt@comcast.net.