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Celebrate Earth Day by participating in one of 50+ events at Virginia State Parks
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.
Va. State Police share safe driving tips for tropical storm weather this weekend
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FROM Virginia State Police 09/22/23 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
A tropical storm warning is already in effect for coastal Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. Forecasts are calling for the eastern and central regions of the Commonwealth to be impacted by significantly heavy rains and strong winds. To prevent unnecessary traffic crashes from occurring on Va. highways, state police advise residents to postpone travel plans and avoid driving, if possible.
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State Plant Pathologist to share facts about disease in Beech trees
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FROM Virginia Cooperative Extension 09/07/23 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment / People & Places / State Government /
Devin Bily, Virginia's State Plant Pathologist, will give a Zoom presentation on Wednesday, Sept 13, at 11 a.m. on Beech Leaf Disease and its impact on American Beech trees.
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Saturday in the Garden series on Sept, 16
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FROM Virginia Cooperative Extension 09/07/23 / Bristow / Education / Environment / State Government / Nature and the Outdoors /
Garden enthusiasts in the community are invited to join Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) at the Teaching Garden, 9535 Linton Hall Rd., Bristow (on the grounds of the Benedictine Monastery) on Saturday, Sept.16 at 9 a.m. for this month's Saturday in the Garden class.
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PWC wants citizen comments on proposed $1.6 billion Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan
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FROM the Office of Coles Supervisor Yesli Vega 09/02/23 / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government /
This plan is being developed to serve as a roadmap for meeting the county’s "Climate Mitigation and Resiliency goals."
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How to get the butterflies to come back
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FROM Virginia Farm Bureau 08/31/23 / Education / Environment / Nature and the Outdoors /
Creating a thriving butterfly habitat at home can alleviate habitat loss.
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Tropical storm warning and a flood watch throughout Virginia this Labor Day weekend
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FROM Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) 08/31/23 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety / State Government /
The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning and a flood watch throughout the Commonwealth, so DWR urges you to use extra precaution this week and weekend.
A good day on the water can turn tragic in seconds. Wearing a life jacket and staying sober are essential for safety!
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Haymarket Elementary site for Aug. 28 town meeting on apartment proposal
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FROM StAFF REPORTS 08/21/23 / Breaking News / Environment / Health & Safety / Local Government / People & Places /
This is an open forum for residents to come and express their opinion on the proposed rezoning to allow 144 housing units at the intersection of James Madison Highway and Route 15 in Haymarket.
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It’s tick season - How to avoid Lyme’s disease and other tick illnesses
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FROM Virginia Farm Bureau 08/10/23 / Environment / Health & Safety /
Virginia Farm Bureau's weekly newslettertells how to avoids ticks. While ticks can’t fly or jump, they can detect heat, breath and other signals from warm creatures. To find meals, they typically cling to the tops of grass blades or leaves with their back legs and hitch a ride on people’s apparel. Here are some tips from the EPA.
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Free motorcycle safety course April 20 at NVCC-Manassas, approved by Va. State Police
Warmer weather traditionally leads to an increase of motorists of all kinds on Virginia roads, especially motorcycles. With that increased traffic comes the increased likelihood of motorcycle and vehicle interactions. Virginia State Police is once again offering its “Ride 2 Save Lives” motorcycle self-assessment courses across the Commonwealth in hopes of making those interactions as safe as possible.