Friends of Belle Isle
The Friends of Belle Isle State Park is a citizen organization that supports the recreational and educational opportunities at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County, Virginia. We are dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the park’s native … Continued
Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar – March 23, 2019
Please join the Northern Neck Master Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Extension for the 26th annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the White Stone Church of the Nazarene in White Stone. Information about the Seminar is available at www.nnmg.org. … Continued
January 16, 2019 Presentation: “Climate Change in Our Own Backyard”
Please join the Northern Neck Master Gardeners for a presentation by Bud Ward on “Climate Change in Our Own Backyard” on Wednesday, January 16, at 11 a.m. at the Transportation Building, Rice’s Hotel/ Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. The presentation … Continued
2018 Christmas Bird Count in Rappahannock River Valley NWR segment of George Washington’s Birthplace CBC Circle
Description: Join the RRV NWR biologist in the 2018 Christmas Bird Count along various properties in the Rappahannock River Valley NWR. We will count all birds along our path as we explore the refuge and bird in areas protected from development and human interactions. While birding experience is recommended, we welcome … Continued
NAPS Urges Virginians to Vote “No” on Ballot Question #1
The Nov. 6 Virginia election ballot contains two statewide ballot initiatives. Question #1 asks: “Should a county, city, or town be authorized to provide a partial tax exemption for real property that is subject to recurrent flooding, if flooding resiliency improvements have been … Continued
Call for Volunteers Interested in Vernal Pool Monitoring on the Refuge!
Looking for a volunteer activity to do in the winter? How about survey vernal pools, or emphemeral pools that are prime breeding habitat for all our favorite amphibians! This survey can be done on your own time and goes towards … Continued
Become an Extension Master Gardener in 2019
If you are a gardener or interested in gardening and are inspired to learn and share, the Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) invite you to join us. Under the auspices of the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), the 2019 Extension Master … Continued
NAPS Launches Flotilla for Creek and Bay Cleanup
With clear skies and calm seas, 50 student and adult volunteers participated in the 2018 NAPS Creek Cleanup on Sunday, September 30. After a lunch for all participants at Ingram Bay Marina, six skiff captains shoved off with cleanup teams to remove boatloads … Continued
2018 Poster Contest Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home
It’s time to announce the annual National Association of Conservation Districts’ annual Conservation Poster Contest! The contest provides kindergarten through twelfth grade students an opportunity to convey their thoughts about soil, water and related natural resource issues through art. It … Continued
Four Northern Neck Homes to Participate in the 2018 National Solar Open House Tour – Oct. 6-7
On October 6 & 7, four homes in the Northern Neck of Virginia are holding an open house as part of the National Solar Tour organized by the American Solar Energy Societyand Solar United Neighbors. Three of the four are located in Northumberland County. The … Continued