Category Archives: Nature

Imported fire ant quarantine expands in Virginia

Posted on December 12, 2019 by pvandyke

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced that Virginia’s Imported Fire Ant Quarantine has been expanded. Virginia’s Imported Fire Ant Quarantine now includes the counties of Brunswick, Greensville, Isle of Wight, James City, Mecklenburg, Southampton, and York and the independent cities … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature | Comments Off on Imported fire ant quarantine expands in Virginia

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 →

Posted in Enviro-Tip, Nature | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Pest Alert: Spotted Lanternfly

Lunch & Learn: Earth Day Speakers 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Please join us in IESB (B2102) for 2 Lunch and Learn opportunities in celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day!  Date Time Speaker & Topic Location (IESB, 2102) April 18 12 – 12:30 p.m. Daina Henry: “24 Ways to Kill a … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Nature, Water Quality | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Lunch & Learn: Earth Day Speakers 2019

***DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE ON CENTER***

Posted on June 21, 2018 by pvandyke

***DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE ON CENTER*** For many of us it’s human nature to want to help animals. Feeding wildlife can seem like the right thing to do, especially if an animal is young, alone, or possibly injured. The truth is … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on ***DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE ON CENTER***

Lunch and Learn: Beekeeping

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Ande Remington

Please join us in the NACA Room (IESB, B2102) on Monday, April 9 from 12pm-1pm for a lunch and learn opportunity in recognition of Earth Day! LaRC’s own Scott Bartram will be presenting on beekeeping. The presentation will begin at … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Nature | Comments Off on Lunch and Learn: Beekeeping

All Earth Day and Arbor Day 2018 Events at LaRC

Posted on March 27, 2018 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 →

Posted in Energy Conservation, Event, Nature, Waste, Water Quality | Comments Off on All Earth Day and Arbor Day 2018 Events at LaRC

New! Education on LaRC’s Wildlife

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Ande Remington

LaRC has a wide variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, native plants, and more. Now, you can meet some of LaRC’s wildlife stars! To learn more about LaRC’s wildlife, the Environmental Office will be publishing one-page fact sheets that provide … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on New! Education on LaRC’s Wildlife

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 →

Posted in Event, Nature, Water Quality | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Clean the Bay Day 2017

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 →

Posted in Event, Nature | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Poquoson Learning Garden Tour April 12

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 →

Posted in Event, Nature, Water Quality | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Let’s Plant Trees