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What to do with fallen leaves: Consider local environment and community needs
FROM Stafford County News 11/13/24 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Real Estate / Nature and the Outdoors /
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,
Natural Bridge State Park has been named “Green Park of the Year”
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FROM Virginia Dept. of Conservation and Recreation 05/01/24 / Breaking News / Environment / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
Virginia Green Travel Alliance tapped Natural Bridge State Park as Green Park of the Year, citing its multi-faceted waste reduction programs.
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26th Eagle Festival May 11 at Mason Neck State Park in Fairfax
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FROM Virginia State Parks 04/29/24 / Environment / State Government / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
Mason Neck State Park will host the 26th Annual Eagle Festival on May 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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Dale City and Mullen Elementary named “Green Ribbon” Schools
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From Virginia Department of Education 04/29/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
The day in and day out efforts Dale City and Mullen Elementary to provide engaging environmental and sustainability education activities and learning opportunities that will have a lasting impact on these students’ lives" have prompted the2024 U.S. Department of Education to name them Green Ribbon Schools.
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Dale City and Mullen Elementary named “Green Ribbon” Schools
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From Virginia Department of Education 04/29/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
The day in and day out efforts Dale City and Mullen Elementary to provide engaging environmental and sustainability education activities and learning opportunities that will have a lasting impact on these students’ lives" have prompted the2024 U.S. Department of Education to name them Green Ribbon Schools.
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Dale City and Mullen Elementary named “Green Ribbon” Schools
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From Virginia Department of Education 04/29/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors /
The day in and day out efforts Dale City and Mullen Elementary to provide engaging environmental and sustainability education activities and learning opportunities that will have a lasting impact on these students’ lives" have prompted the2024 U.S. Department of Education to name them Green Ribbon Schools.
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Effect of weather changes: USDA revises planting zones for Virginia
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FROM Virginia Farm Bureau 04/18/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment / Federal Government / Good Eating / Nature and the Outdoors /
Revised USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is important to farmers and gardeners because the map recommends when and what to plant based on weather conditions/hardiness zones. Virginia a half-zone warmer.
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Celebrate Earth Day by participating in one of 50+ events at Virginia State Parks
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04/10/24 / Environment / People & Places / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
From educational programs to hands-on conservation efforts, the parks invite visitors of all ages to join in honoring our planet and taking action for a sustainable future. There will be something for everyone this Earth Day at Virginia State Parks. To learn more, go to virginiastateparks.gov/earthday.
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Va. Cooperative Extension to teach how to start native plants from seed
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FROM Va. Cooperative Extension 04/09/24 / Agriculture / Education / Environment / Nature and the Outdoors /
If you're interested in knowing how to start native plants from seed, join Virginia Cooperative Extension on Wednesday, April 17, at 11 a.m. VCE will host long time Master Gardener Pat Lust for a ZOOM talk on the steps necessary for growing your native plant garden from seed.
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US Senate expands healthcare for veterans; measure known as Elizabeth Dole legislation
Measure now goes to House of Representatives for consideration.
