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Cole Looking and Listening in First 80 Days
New Park Authority director takes the measure of her 420 parks.
New Park Authority director
Ides of Bark Lets the Dogs Out
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
If It’s Stays Still Long Enough, Decorate It!
Neighbors get into the holiday spirit.
Holiday Decorations Go Over the Top
Jeopardy! Champion Title Barely Eludes Burke Student
Sullivan strong in quarter and semi-final rounds
Jeopardy
Hemlock Overlook Park Recognized as Old Growth Forest
Trees are “treasures in our backyard”
Hemlock forest
Rescuers Save Abandoned Pets
Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.
Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.
New Dog License Contract Catches Some By Surprise
Fairfax County to pay for contracted processing so department can focus on ‘higher revenue generating tasks.’
Dog Fees
‘Soil Your Undies’ Campaign
Learn more about the dirt under your feet
The battle against pollution, and against the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District’s own anonymity, requires some creative approaches to getting their message out and generating interest. One of those recent efforts is a challenge called “Soil Your Undies.”
Winkler Botanical Preserve Promises On-going Delights
Gift to NOVA Parks assures nature education programs will continue.
Winkler preserve
‘Celebration of Trees’ Campaign Starts September 1
Local environmental organizations want you to know how important it is to plant and preserve native plants.
Northern Virginians Aid Afghan Evacuee Family
Support Crosses Three Continents
Afghan Evacuee Family
Professionals Learn More About Native Plants
Native plants may be climate change survivors
Imagine a world without forests. Lands unable to control soil erosion, filter and clean water, control temperatures, store carbon, provide building materials, produce food and medicines, or soothe the soul with the sound of rustling leaves.