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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs

Determining where leaves can be left alone and where cleanup is necessary can help you strike a reasonable compromise between yard maintenance and land stewardship. Although the advice comes from a Stafford County news release, it is applicable here too,

Tree planting and tree giveaway Oct. 16 at Bristoe Station

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.

Sept. 26 ribbon cutting to celebrate new playground & pickleball courts at Braemar Park

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.

Want a beehive? Apply by Sept. 6 to get a chance for the Va. Beehive Lottery

Distribution Program now accepting applications for Beehive Lottery. Applicants must be a Virginia resident, 18 and older, to be eligible to receive beehive units.

Volunteers needed for Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park

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.

Volunteer Prince William’s Call to Action for June 28, 2024

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

Local business and residents recognized for “making a difference” in Prince William environment

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.

Manassas a-buzz about 4th annual family-friendly Bee Festival on June 22

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.

Master Gardeners at Teaching Garden Saturday, June 1

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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