Join Prince William Virginia Cooperative Extension tomorrow--Wednesday, Sept, 18, at 6 p.m., as the local Extension office in Manassas hosts Alyssa Marini, a PhD student at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic & Research Laboratory, specializing in vector-borne diseases with a focus on ticks and mosquitoes in Maine.

A customizable “poultry photo op” trivia and photo board in Chesterfield County, just south of Richmond, will educate adults and youth about a variety of poultry topics such as chicken development, hatching and by-products. “The interactive board will draw people in and encourage them to learn more about poultry through additional educational opportunities in our tent,” like seeing live chickens and chicks hatching.

Join Virginia Cooperative Extension Environmental Educator Elesha Young on Wednesday, Aug 14 at 6 p.m. for tips on what you might need to do for your turf in the coming months.

Farming and gardening operations are the most likely occupations to be affected by hurricanes, Virginia agricultural experts advise being prepared for bad weather.

How dry has this summer been? So dry that the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has issued "natural disaster designations" for 15 locations in Virginia and contiguous area. This means farmers in Prince William County can now apply for drought assistance emergency loans. So can nearby farmers in Fairfax, Stafford, Culpeper and Fauquier.

The Aug. 7 Open House is about redevelopment of part of the Belmont Bay neighborhood and an opportunity for residents to learn more about the project from developer Miller & Smith and to share feedback about the proposal.

The US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reports that it will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise for communities around the North Anna Power Station in nearby Louisa County. The exercise will occur during the week of July 15, 2024, to assess the ability of Virginia government to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.

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.