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About the City of Alexandria

The Alexandria office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is your local connection to Virginia‘s land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Through educational programs based on research and developed with input from local stakeholders, we help the people of Alexandria improve their lives. We provide education through programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Viability.

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      Money Talk for Women , article

      A series aimed at enhancing financial literacy and empowering women to make informed financial choices.

      Date: Feb 28, 2025 -
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      Virtual Nutrition Classes - Clases de Nutricion , article

      Join Virginia Cooperative Extension to learn some nutrition tips and recipes in celebration of National Nutrition Month! !Una serie de clases de nutrición y cocina para celebrar el mes nacional de la nutrición!

      Date: Feb 28, 2025 -
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      Spotted Lantern Fly , article

      The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that poses a threat to over 70 different plant species, including some fruit trees, vines, and ornamental plants. The SLF is spreading in Virginia and is already present in Western and Northern VA.

      Date: Oct 03, 2023 -
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      Alexandria VCE Situational Analysis Survey , article

      Virginia Cooperative Extension is completing our 5-year situational analysis. Please contribute your insights in less than 10 minutes on how we can better serve Alexandria.

      Date: Oct 02, 2023 -
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      4-H Summer Camp , article

      Come join our nationally-ranked and accredited 5-day, 4-night 4-H camp in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains (Front Royal, VA) - scenic, quiet, and away from the hustle and bustle of the DC Metro. Click below for dates and registration information.

      Date: Mar 23, 2023 -
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      Soil Test Kits , article

      If you are looking for soil test kits, we have plenty in stock outside our office and are available to you during Lee Center open hours.

      Date: Jan 30, 2023 -

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