Welcome to the November edition of Green Spaces, the e-newsletter of the Newport News Green Foundation. Fall is in the air and it is a busy and exciting time at the Green Foundation. We hope you will share this newsletter with a friend or colleague. Also, don't forget to visit the Newport News Green Foundation on Twitter and Facebook, and visit our web site: www.newportnewsgreenfoundation.org.
Sincerely,
Amanda Dale Wroten
Executive Director
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New Landscaping Installed
 The Newport News Green Foundation installed new landscaping at the corner of Main Street and Jefferson Avenue during the fall planting season. The landscape was in addition to existing landscape which has graced the former gas station for several years. 
New to the Foundation's landscape design is the addition of small magnolia trees. Drive by and enjoy!
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Dominion Power and the City of Newport News Beautify the Lee Hall Corridor
The Newport News Green Foundation recently assisted the City of Newport News and Dominion Power in an environmental planting in the Lee Hall section of the City. Dominion Power, through their environmental grant program, provided funds to install Crepe Myrtle and Bayberry plant materials. Several volunteers participated in the project and then enjoyed a lunch and a tour of the Lee Hall Train Depot, where a donation was made to the Friends of the Depot to continue to historic landmark's preservation.
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Green Corps Meeting
The Newport News Green Foundation's Green Corps held its monthly meeting at Newport News Park where members toured the preserved Japanese Tea House. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on December 15th at 4:00 p.m. at 100 West Minton Drive where a holiday luncheon will be held along with an informative program on composting and worms. Membership is free and open to students 14 through 21 and adults and parents are also needed. You can call our office at (757) 597-2842 or email amanda@newportnewsgreenfoundation.org for more information. To learn more about the Green Corps visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nngreencorps.
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Annual Fundraising Campaign
The Newport News Green Foundation is wrapping up its annual fundraising campaign and needs your help! Please consider a donation to help make Newport News a more visually attractive place to live, work, and play. Donations are tax deductible. You can donate online at www.newportnewsgreenfoundation.org or contact our office at (757) 597-2842 for more information. No gift is too large or too small! Please consider donating today!
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