Category Archives: Event

Enviro-Tip of the Month: Save Energy, Water & $$$ August 4th-6th!

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Ande Remington

Want to make your home more energy and water efficient AND save some money?  Each year, Virginia has a 3-day sales tax holiday starting the first Friday in August. This year, the 3-day tax-free weekend is from August 4-6, 2017. … Continue reading →

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DIY Home Energy Audits 2017

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Brandon Herbert

As part of the SHAW employee training opportunities last week, the LaRC Energy Team presented a workshop on opportunities to save energy and money with a DIY home energy audit. The energy team provided resources for assessing your household energy … Continue reading →

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Clean the Bay Day 2017

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Ande Remington

Volunteers all over Virginia work by land and boat to give the Bay a massive spring cleaning ever year. Twenty-nine years strong, Clean the Bay Day is a true Virginian tradition and an annual opportunity for the whole family, office, group-anyone!- to … Continue reading →

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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Know If You Need To Attend Waste Training 2017

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Ande Remington

During June, July, and August, the Standard Practice and Environmental Engineering Branch (SPEEB) will be providing its annual Waste Management/Spill Response Training. Want to help your building stay in compliance? One of the most common observations noted during Facility Environmental … Continue reading →

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All Earth Day and Arbor Day 2017 Events at LaRC

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Ande Remington

NASA Langley has many events planned for this year’s Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations!  Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated worldwide on April 22, where events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Arbor Day is observed each … Continue reading →

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Poquoson Learning Garden Tour April 12

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Ande Remington

Join us for a trip to the Poquoson Learning Garden on April 12th, 2017. The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) York/Poquoson Master Gardeners will be giving a tour of the garden and be speaking on various types of gardens, including vegetable and … Continue reading →

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April Plastic Bag Recycling

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Ande Remington

Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back for the month of April in observance of Earth Day and Arbor Day!  Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging, potentially for … Continue reading →

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Let’s Plant Trees

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Ande Remington

In observation of Earth Day and Arbor Day 2017, the LaRC Environmental Team is planting almost 500 trees at LaRC and needs your help! Over 1 acre of a grassy area will be converted back to a forested state that … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Green Roof Restoration

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Ande Remington

Hello, all lovers of Earth!  Are you interested in contributing to the wellness of our home planet? Do you want to have an impact on the future health of our world?  Have you ever wanted to learn more about the … Continue reading →

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Recruiting New Oyster Gardeners

Posted on March 2, 2017 by pvandyke

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is recruiting new oyster gardeners this year.  The CBF has a simplified process for “gardeners” to help with oyster restoration. Anyone that has access to salty water, whether a residential pier, a marina, or even a place … Continue reading →

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