Celebrate Earth Day with a FREE Zoom Talk on Mosquito & Tick Management!

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!):

1. Visit alexandriava.gov/rpca/mosquito-tick
2. 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.