Promote tree planting and sustainable garden maintenance
The most common definition of sustainability is meeting our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Most of the time, sustainability is thought of in the context of the environment, but there are actually three pillars of sustainability that must be addressed: Social (people), Environment (planet), and Economy (profit). …
To ensure Virginia Tech implements the most stringent climate and sustainability standards, a working group presented recommendations for the next iteration of the Climate Action Commitment to the Board of Visitors on Nov. 15-16. Ambitious, actionable, and intentional, the proposed updates boldly build upon a decade of university sustainability efforts. The recommendations aim to guide …
DID YOU KNOW that Monarch butterfly numbers have dropped by 90%, in large part because of loss of milkweed, the only food source for Monarch caterpillars. YOU CAN HELP by participating in the New River Valley Milkweed Seed Release. Starting October 26th, pick up a FREE milkweed seed growing kit at the YMCA at Virginia …
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