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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,
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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Meet Master Gardeners at Teaching Garden May 4 for tool tips and plant sale
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FROM Virginia Cooperative Extension 04/25/24 / Agriculture / Education / Environment /
Take along your garden tools and get answers to questions on how to maintain them
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PWC Issues new inspection guidelines for commercial projects effective April 29, 2024
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FROM Prince William County Development Administration 04/23/24 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / Police & Fire Beat / Real Estate /
Prince William County has announced it will have New Inspection Guidelines for Commercial Projects that will go into effect April 29, 2024
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Blacksburg Regional Teacher of Year said to be pioneer for women in career and technical education
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FROM Virginia Dept. of Education. 04/18/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Education / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places / State Government /
“Mrs. Carrier epitomizes the characteristics of the ideal teacher that we all want for our children,” said Bernard Bragen Jr.. Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent “Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching and children is reflective in the performance of her students. We are grateful to have her as a member of our faculty. “
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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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Time to pay Prince William County property taxes; deadline is Dec. 5
Taxpayers are encouraged to pay their taxes before the Dec. 5 due date. A late payment penalty of 10 percent will apply to any unpaid tax balance after the Dec. 5 deadline. Additionally, interest will accrue monthly on unpaid balances at a rate of 10 percent per annum until they are fully paid.
