Northumberland County Residents: Saturday, May 5, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: Northumberland Middle School Parking Lot Route 360/Northumberland Highway, Heathsville DO BRING: Spent fluorescent bulbs, unwanted pesticides, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, cleaners, non-latex paint/stains, old/contaminated fuels, household chemicals, etc. … Continued
Using electric cars, writes David Castellon in The Business Journal, could be “cheaper than assigning extra buses to rural areas because they wouldn’t use gas, and some could be deployed to areas of the county the existing bus service doesn’t reach.” Although the … Continued
By Steve Hawks If trees can like and dislike – hey, you never know – it’s unlikely they’d care much for human beings. We fell them when they’re in the way. We cut them up to make houses and furniture. … Continued
Do you have that same pair of osprey nest right outside your window? Do you see swallows and sparrows nesting in you garden? Do you love birding and want to contribute the birding effort that you already do to … Continued
Interested in putting your birding skills to the test and contribute to science locally?
The Rappahannock River Valley Wildlife Refuge will be sponsoring a Kids Fishing Day at Wilna Pond (336 Wilna Rd, Warsaw) on June 2nd and the Port Royal Pier (at the end of King Street) on June 9th, 2018 from 9 … Continued
The U.S. Environmental Agency is offering a free webinar with an update on the status of recycling markets, such as those for paper, plastics, metals and other commodities. Jerry Powell, founder and editor of Resource Recycling, Inc., will provide the … Continued
Thirteen and a half acres of forest were cleared at the Richmond County Fones Cliff site, without local permits and erosion and stormwater controls. Developers say it was a misunderstanding. “We had heard some activity, tractors,” said Richard Moncure, with … Continued
The EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Web Academy is offering a free webinar December 14, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, on how new technology is helping in trying to reach the national goal to “reduce food loss … Continued
Why save water? Because it’s our most precious natural resource, and because at least two-thirds of the U.S. have experienced or are bracing for local, regional, or statewide water shortages. With populations continuing to rise, using water wisely helps save … Continued