Simplifying Native Planting
Getting native plants into the ground shouldn’t be hard. Sustainable Landscapes VA, a non-profit based in Virginia’s Northern Neck, makes it easy. We only source straight species, no cultivars, and native to the place they are being planted. Our plants … Continued
Riparian Buffers Presentation
The Northern Neck Master Gardener’s Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) will offer a presentation on riparian buffers on Friday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. at St Mary’s Church, 203 Dennison St., Colonial Beach. A riparian buffer may be the most valuable … Continued
Reducing Road Trash
The Northumberland County Anti-Litter Committee, in its efforts to reduce roadside trash, has launched a “Cover your Load” campaign this Spring. The campaign brings attention to the problem of items blowing out of pickup truck beds when not properly secured. … Continued
The Shoreline Evaluation Program Prepares for the 2024 Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Shoreline Evaluation Program prepares for the 2024 season by visiting the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) HEATHSVILLE, Virginia, April 15, 2024 In mid-April, the Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) of the Northern Neck Master Gardeners will … Continued
Electronics Recycling Event
The White Stone Methodist Church at 118 Methodist Church Road in White Stone is planning to hold an electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Tech For Troops, a 501c nonprofit located in Richmond, will be on-site to collect … Continued
Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar
Gardening in the Northern Neck: April 13 2024 The Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) Association will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the popular Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar (GNN) on April 13, 2024. The seminar will be held at Lancaster Elementary … Continued
Westmoreland County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Returns May 18th
Please join us for the Westmoreland County Spring 2024 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection event on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 9AM-2PM. This event will be held at the A. T. Johnson Building parking lot in Montross. EXCITING NEWS – Westmoreland County has … Continued
Northumberland County Spring 2024 Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection Event
Please join us for the Northumberland County Spring 2024 Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW/E-Waste) Collection event on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9AM-2PM. This event will be held at the Middle School bus parking lot located on Route 360 in Heathsville. PLEASE … Continued
Northern Neck 2024 Academic Scholarships Available
The 2024 academic scholarships are now available! Northern Neck SWCD will be awarding two students with a $1,000 scholarships. For consideration, your fully completed application must be received in the NNSWCD office by Friday, March 1, 2024 by 4:00 PM. Incomplete or late … Continued
Lancaster County Spring 2024 Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection Event
Please join us for the Lancaster County Spring 2024 Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW/E-Waste) Collection event on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9AM-2PM. This event will be held at the Lancaster County Courthouse parking lot located at 8265 Mary Ball Road. … Continued