FROM Keep Prince William Beautiful (KPWB) 10/15/24 / Breaking News / Bristow / Environment / Health & Safety / Nonprofits / Nature and the Outdoors /
Join KPWB, the Arbor Day Foundation, and AWS InCommunities for a tree planting and tree giveaway 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Volunteers will be planting trees throughout the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, while 50 trees will be given to community members on a first come, first serve basis.
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09/23/24 / Bristow / Local Government / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate several additions and a number of renovations to Braemar Park is planned for this week at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26.
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FROM Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services 08/23/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / People & Places / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors /
Distribution Program now accepting applications for Beehive Lottery. Applicants must be a Virginia resident, 18 and older, to be eligible to receive beehive units.
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By JAN HAWKINS, Volunteer Prince William 08/02/24 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Good Eating / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors / Volunteering /
Help children, veterans, who need transportation, deliver meals to seniors, help people who want to learn English, students who need tutoring & mentoring. Also needed are bilingual volunteers to help with a legal clinic and volunteers to help root out invasive species of plants at a Woodbridge park.
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FROM Jan Hawkins, Program Director, Volunteer Prince William 06/28/24 / Education / Good Eating / Nonprofits / People & Places / Nature and the Outdoors / Volunteering /
Volunteers are needed to help with food, education, language, mentoring, community activities, puppy raising, trail work and outdoor classroom repair, STEAM program producers, HR assistance, USO event and program support, PALS for survivors of brain injuries and MORE
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FROM Prince William Conservation Alliance 06/28/24 / Environment / Health & Safety / Nature and the Outdoors /
Prince William Conservation Alliance presented its "People Who Make a Difference" Awards on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The event celebrated four outstanding community members whose dedication and actions have significantly contributed to the preservation and enhancement of the local environment. The awards honored ia business and three ndividuals who exemplify one of the organization's core tenets: People who care, make a difference, a news release said.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 06/04/24 / Agriculture / Education / Environment / Local Government / Just for Fun / Kids Konnection / Local History / Nature and the Outdoors /
The grounds of Liberia House. accessed from Mathis Ave., will be the setting for the 4th annual Manassas Bee Festival June 22. Highlights/activities include bluegrass band, food trucks, mead & beer garden, vendors, local honey sales, bee hives. native bee houses, plant experts, farm animals, games, crafts, and more. Guests in bee costumes are welcome. Park at various spots nearby and walk to Liberia House grounds.
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FROM Virginia Cooperative Extension 05/29/24 / Agriculture / Bristow / Environment / Local Government / Nature and the Outdoors /
Prince William Cooperative Extension invites county residents to bring dull garden tools to the Teaching Garden (on the grounds of the St. Benedictine Monastery at 9535 Linton Hall Rd, Bristow) this coming Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m.to noon.
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