Tag Archives: outreach

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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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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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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Recognizing and Reporting an Illicit Discharge at LaRC

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Did you know all employees should report any suspected illicit discharge and/or illegal dumping activities on Center? You can learn more about LaRC’s Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program by clicking here. This quarter’s stormwater article focuses on defining, … Continue reading →

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2019 Plastic Bag Recycling Results

Posted on June 7, 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 Earth Day/Arbor Day during April 2019 added up to 241 pounds of plastic, representing the largest … Continue reading →

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Plastic Bag Recycling is Back! April 1-30

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

Plastic bag recycling collection efforts are back in observance of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 26)!  Once again, NASA Langley is working with the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners to recycle plastic bags and film packaging. The materials collected … Continue reading →

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Earth Day and Arbor Day 2019 Events at LaRC

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

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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The Back River “Bacteria Diet”

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Alexandra Salcedo-Bauza

The Back River has excess bacteria and is listed as “impaired” by the Department of Environmental Quality.  This bacteria “diet” will help ensure that the water quality of the river is able to support recreational use, shellfish harvesting, and overall … Continue reading →

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