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LaRC’s Earth Day and Arbor Day 2021 Events!

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Jazmin Argarin

The LaRC Environmental Team is sharing various online resources and engagement opportunities for you to observe 2021 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 … Continue reading →

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Green Roof Restoration! Earth Day 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Celebrate Earth Day by joining NASA Langley Research Center’s community effort to restore our green roof. Learn how NASA is using environmentally-friendly, ‘green’ energy technology and how you can too! We are looking for volunteers that will sign up for … Continue reading →

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***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 →

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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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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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Enviro-Tip of the Month: Add an Indoor Plant

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Ande Remington

Benefits of Houseplants This month, beat the winter blues by adding a plant to your office area or home. Houseplants are great indoor air cleaners and add a little color to your work area. Indoor plants have also been linked … Continue reading →

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Plant Giveaway 7/13!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Ande Remington

The Cloverdale Garden (in front of B1222) is getting a makeover!  Many thanks to Dee Bullock and Jonay Campbell for their hard work and dedication to the Monarch Waystation! Their efforts in transforming the garden will be highlighted in a … Continue reading →

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Your Sustainability Promises and a New Tree at LaRC!

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Ande Remington

In observance of Arbor Day, we gave you an opportunity to make a sustainability promise to share with your NASA Langley community. We also planted a new tree outside of one of our most popular buildings as a reminder of your sustainability … Continue reading →

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