Keep Norfolk Beautiful Green Links
City Services
(441-2149) Neighborhood preservation, picnic shelters reservations, recreation centers, parks
(683-2700) Report dead birds, get help with mosquitoes, report pests and pollution (private properties)
Energy Efficiency
Learn about hybrids, biodeisels & more!
Tips to keep the heat inside your house/apartment this winter!
Pledge to change at least one light bulb to a compasct fluorescent bulb, saving money and energy resources!
An IT company, HARA, is offering Environment & Energy Management software for companies who want to green their operations.
An all-inclusive green living site from Sierre Club, which has features to advise people specifically for their home in their own zip code:
Our Goal: To become the largest online interactive green education resource in the world. We want to do our part by helping people learn how to save the environment by simply playing a game. Do your part, play the game, and green your brain and your life.
Consumers Report site decoding labeling on products - 'natural', 'free-range', etc.
Blog, raise awareness, share and participate today with people who help others live a greener lifestyle by sharing their knowledge, green experiences and actions with friends, family and the world. Greenwala members can read expert articles, post comments and blogs, join or start groups, find new friends and shop for eco-friendly products.
Energy saving home building for all income levels in Norfolk
An eye-opening short film that shows the background of the human accumulation of stuff and its source
Environmental Organizations
How much do you know about it? Take this quiz and find out!
Volunteer organization that preserves and protects a wetland at 46th Street and Colley Avenue in Norfolk and relies upon that experience to guide others in becoming stewards of wetlands near their neighborhoods, schools, churches and businesses.
Environmental information for Virginia and across the U.S.
Green in the Media
Documentary concerning the environmental crisis, meant to inspire action at every level.
Local Resources
Want to do more? Take a look at this, and learn about simple ways you can help keep our planet healthy!
Facilitates attempts to unsusbscribe from catalog distribution lists
Publication produces by the city of Norfolk for Norfolk Covic Leagues with useful information for residents.
2500 Church St. in Norfolk
(4 lights South of the Zoo at 26th St.)
757-640-0300
Expanded Summer Hours now in effect:
Wed.11 to 9
Thurs & Fri. 11 to 7
Sat. 9 to 5
Sun. 11 to 5
(4 lights South of the Zoo at 26th St.)
757-640-0300
Expanded Summer Hours now in effect:
Wed.11 to 9
Thurs & Fri. 11 to 7
Sat. 9 to 5
Sun. 11 to 5
Green businesses and services throughout Hampton Roads
(420-8300) Litter prevention, recycling, community beautification, educational projects
Produced by WVEC to help prepare SE Virginians for the 2007 hurricane season
Gardening tips, tricks, do's, dont's and everything in between. Includes video podcasts with our host, Tom Shaffer.
Recycling
Turn recycling into fun and learn how your recycling makes a difference!
Reuse
Drop off your stuff and let the #1 seller on eBay do the dirty work
Volunteering
The nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization
What We're Watching
Join meteorologist Craig Moeller as he explores stories and news that relates climate change to Hampton Roads residents. Learn about the textile recycling, oyster gardening, water savings incentives and more!
We are a team of four guys who are elementary technology teachers in Virginia. We are trekking across our state bringing video podcasts from the different regions into your classroom to help you teach the Standards of Learning (SOLs).
