Author Archives: Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Earth Day’s Nature Photo Contest Gallery & Winner!

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

In observance of Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary, the Environmental Team extended an invitation to all NASA LaRC personnel to participate on our “Celebrate our Earth” themed photography contest. The energy and interest in this competition was extraordinary! The Environmental Team … Continue reading →

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LaRC’s Earth Day and Arbor Day 2020 Events!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

The Environmental Team is sharing various online resources and engagement opportunities for you to observe Earth Day/Arbor Day virtually, and learn while having fun right at home! Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on April 22nd, where events are held to demonstrate … Continue reading →

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LaRC’s 2020 Nature Photo Contest

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

The Environmental Team would like to extend an invitation for you to join our Earth Day 2020 Virtual Celebration by participating in our “Celebrate our Earth” themed photography contest!! You are encouraged to find beauty in our Earth wherever the … Continue reading →

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Earth Day/Arbor Day 2020 Virtual Expo & Tours!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Earth Day/Arbor Day 2020 Virtual Expo Experience! Join in for the Earth Day Daily Challenge, allowing you to connect & take action every day for our planet!- https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-challenge/ Test your knowledge with our series of Earth Day quizzes– https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-quizzes/ We are bringing people together … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2020 Webinars

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Free online vegetable gardening classes All of April on Sundays Spending too much time at home and running out of ideas on what to do? This is a great time to put your ‘green thumb’ to the test. Let the … Continue reading →

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Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE): Litter Prevention and Personal Vehicle Maintenance

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

NASA LaRC is continuing to educate personnel on ways to reduce water pollution from every day activities. Outreach for proper vehicle maintenance and trash disposal is needed to increase awareness of risks associated with these types of pollution, to understand … Continue reading →

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Tips for a Greener Winter – Article + Flyer

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

NASA LaRC is continuing to educate personnel on ways to reduce water pollution from every day activities. Did you know there’s specialized pavement installed at LaRC that can’t be treated the same as traditional impervious pavement? This quarter’s stormwater article … Continue reading →

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October 2019 Plastic Bag Recycling Results

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

LaRC continued its participation with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners in collecting clean plastic bags and film for recycling. The donated material in observance of Energy Awareness Month during October 2019 added up to 307 pounds of plastic, representing the largest collection … Continue reading →

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Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

The Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, was detected in Frederick County, Virginia, on January 10, 2018. The Spotted Lanternfly has been categorized as dangerous and destructive to the agriculture, horticulture, and forests of the Commonwealth by the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer … Continue reading →

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Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! Oct 1 – 31

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Energy Awareness Month! Drop off your bags anytime in October.  NASA Langley is continuing to work with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging. Recycled materials … Continue reading →

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