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Emergency Preparedness

The City of Norfolk is currently working with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to make sure that all are properly  prepared should an emergency situation arise.

Residents are encouraged to complete a brief survey accessible by the link below.  From the website, click on the survey link at the bottom of the page.

http://www.readyvirginia.gov/

Together, we can make sure that all residents are properly prepared for an emergency situation.

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22nd Annual Clean the Bay Day!!!

Volunteers Needed!

Saturday June 5 9am-12pm

We need your support to make our clean up efforts a success!!  This year we will clean the shoreline of the Lafayette River @ the Granby St. Bridge :

“The Lafayette River, earlier known as Tanner’s Creek, is a short tidal estuary which empties into the Elizabeth River just south of Sewell’s Point near its mouth at Hampton Roads, which in turn empties into the southern end of Chesapeake Bay.”

*We will meet at the base of the Bridge- there is a small area to the right (heading S.) that should be accessible for parking. Please note that this site involves being close to the waters edge and there is significant traffic surrounding the Bridge- it may not be an ideal setting for very small children*

**Please wear closed toe shoes or boots, long shirt/ pants are recommended and don’t forget the bug spray!!

Please contact Zone Captain Andrea Fox: 338-0440

suburbanfox@gmail.com

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Norfolk Botanical Garden Visits SACL

 

Thanks to Theresa Augustin from Norfolk Botanical Garden for a VERY enlightenting presentation to our community during the May Civic League meeting!

Theresa has offered the following links about salt tolerant plants for our area.

http://www.pinelandsnursery.com/tree.htm    

 http://pender.ces.ncsu.edu/files/library/71/Salt%20Tolerant%20Plants.pdf

 Look for some follow up on this presentation in the next edition of The Suburban!
Questions for Thersa can be sent to:
 
Theresa Augustin
Curator of Natural Areas
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, VA 23518
Office: 757.441.5830 x453