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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,

Only regular household trash at Saturday collection sites

Until further notice, Prince William County residents may only drop off regular household trash at the Nokesville School and Evergreen Fire Station Saturday collection sites. Recyclables should be taken to the most convenient recycling trailer location.

PWC offers online training in residential solar systems

PWC Building Development Division offers three Residential Solar Energy Systems Online Training Seminars in August.

NOVEC offers 10 tips for beating the heat

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative offers 10 tips for staying cool without heating up electricity bills.

Bears on the move: How to make your yard less hospitable to bears

Staffird County has reported an increase in bear sightings. Is Prince William next?

Celebrate access to fresh foods! National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 7-13.

Farmers markets also can provide an important connection to families who might not have much access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and allow dollars to stretch farther.

VDACS 2022 Pesticide Collection dates and collection sites

The program collects unwanted, outdated or banned pesticides, at no cost to eligible participants, and disposes of them in a safe manner.

Emergency preparedness exercise scheduled this week for the North Anna Power Station

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise for communities around the North Anna Power Station, which is located about 35 miles south of Prince William County. The exercise will occur during the week of July 18, 2022, to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Virginia to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.

Crash course in mushroom cultivation for the home gardener on June 16

Master Gardeners of Fauquier and Rappahannock Counties are offering a free presentation, “Crash Course in Mushroom Cultivation for the Home Gardener” on Thursday, June 16th at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Sammie Alexander of John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District will share her knowledge and passion for cultivating edible mushrooms.

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