Mary Wadland

1 week ago | thezebra.org | Mary Wadland

ALEXANDRIA, VA – 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”.

1 week ago | thezebra.org | Mary Wadland

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Lee Moody looked out on her terrace Friday morning and smiled as she saw a momma duck and her babies visiting. A little while later, “I saw another little duck or goose family passing by, and I knew they had walked right over my window well grate.”Moody thought for a moment, and wondered if any of those babies might have slipped through the widely-spaced bars of the grate, so she went out to take a look.

2 weeks ago | thezebra.org | Mary Wadland

ALEXANDRIA, VA – If you have a car and/or a will to help those in need, volunteers are needed in Alexandria to assist with Bagel Rescue. Volunteer Alexandria recently put out the word that it is “thrilled to partner with Bagel Rescue.” Bagel Rescue is a nonprofit on a mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger by rescuing surplus bagels from local shops and delivering them to organizations feeding our community.

2 weeks ago | thezebra.org | Mary Wadland

MOUNT VERNON– Did you know George Washington loved dogs? Consider taking your dog with you to one of the five special dog tours remaining in 2025 at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. It’s a 1.25 mile walking tour exploring canine life at Mount Vernon, from the first president’s dogs to the dogs that live at the estate today.

3 weeks ago | thezebra.org | Mary Wadland

ALEXANDRIA, VA – In conjunction with Second Chance Month, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Reentry Resource Fair on April 15 at the Adult Detention Center. The Inmate Services team organized the fair to connect more than 130 inmates with opportunities and resources that can facilitate their successful reintegration into the community.