🌍 Celebrate Earth Day with a FREE Zoom Talk on Mosquito & Tick Management! 🌿
As we gear up for the busy "bug" season, get the inside scoop on how to protect your family, pets, and the environment without relying on harmful pesticides! On May 6 from 7-8:30 p.m., the Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center in Alexandria is hosting an exciting FREE Zoom talk titled “Mosquito & Tick Management: Pesticide Reduction for Pollinator Protection”. This invaluable event is presented in collaboration with Virginia Cooperative Extension, Arlington Regional Master Naturalists, and Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia.
✨ Why You Should Tune In:
- Mosquitoes: Learn how to eliminate breeding spots, use safe repellents, and discover why common yard sprays and foggers do more harm than good.
- Ticks: Find out which plants attract ticks, how to protect yourself and pets, and tips on identifying ticks and preventing tick-borne diseases.
This 90-minute presentation will also feature a live Q&A to answer all your burning questions!
🔗 How to Register (It's FREE!):
- Visit alexandriava.gov/rpca/mosquito-tick
- Click on "Add to Selection List" then "Add to Cart", fill in your details, and you're all set!
A Zoom link will be sent to registrants a week before the event. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn how you can safely manage mosquitoes and ticks while protecting our planet’s essential pollinators! 🌸🐝
Spread the word and invite your neighbors and friends—it’s a must for everyone in the Mid-Atlantic region!
🌱 Celebrate Earth Day, every day! 🌱
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact paige.edwards@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5559, Virginia Relay 711.
If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.