Westmoreland County Household Hazardous Waste Collection
It has never been a better time for spring cleaning in Westmoreland County! In response to the increasing interest in the proper disposal of household chemicals, the county has added a second Household Hazardous Waste Collection event to the 2019 calendar. The … Continued
Lancaster County Hazardous Waste and Electronics Waste Collection June 8 at the Courthouse Parking Lot
Lancaster’s June 8 HHW/E-Waste Collection Moves to Courthouse Parking Lot In 2018 Lancaster County residents brought a record total of 29,343 lbs. of household hazardous waste (HHW) and 16,371 lbs. of electronic waste (E-waste) to collection events held last May … Continued
Heathsville Earth Day Festival Celebrates Nature and Good Stewardship
The 5th annual Earth Day Festival in Heathsville welcomed hundreds of visitors to enjoy dozens of exhibits, demonstrations, displays and activities Saturday, April 20, 2019. The event was free and open to the public. Hosted by NAPS (Northumberland Assn. for Progressive Stewardship) … Continued
Reminder! Northumberland Hazardous Waste this Saturday
Northumberland County residents and property owners: Bring your old, outdated and unwanted household chemicals AND old, outdated or broken electronics to the Northumberland Middle School’s parking lot (normally used for buses) accessible directly off of Rt. 360 in Heathsville, this … Continued
Northumberland Sets Hazardous & E-Waste Collection
The Northumberland County Spring Hazardous & E-Waste Collection is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Northumberland Middle School Parking Lot, Rt. 360 Heathsville, VA. DO BRING: Spent fluorescent bulbs, unwanted pesticides, antifreeze, … Continued
Spring Volunteer Opportunities on your National Wildlife Refuge
With spring being sprung so is our call for volunteers on the refuge! Come out to Rappahannock River Valley NWR to participate in habitat management and contribute to the conservation of our native NNK wildlife. Email Lauren at Lauren_cruz@fws.gov … Continued
Save the Date: 5th Annual Earth Day Festival, Sat. April 20, Heathsville
NAPS will be hosting the 5th Annual Earth Day Festival in “Downtown” Heathsville during the season’s first Farmers Market – Saturday, April 20, 2019, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with dozens of environmental exhibits and activities set up by NAPS and other organizations. … Continued
Citizens Learn About “Solar in Northumberland” at NAPS Symposium and Annual Meeting
The sun was nowhere to be seen, but that did not stop a crowd of over 60 attendees from learning about the benefits of solar energy at the “Solar in Northumberland” symposium hosted by the Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship … Continued
Virginia Outdoors Plan
The Virginia Outdoors Plan is the Virginia’s comprehensive plan for land conservation, outdoor recreation, and open-space planning. The document helps all levels of government and the private sector meet needs pertaining to those matters. The plan is required for Virginia … Continued
Westmoreland State Park Job Opening Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator Primary Responsibilities: Volunteer Program: Recruit, schedule and evaluate volunteers and alternative staffing such as YCC, VSCC, and Eagle Scouts. Maintain volunteer database and records. Develop and maintain volunteer opportunities and job descriptions. Serve as a catalyst to integrate … Continued