Recreation in Nature – Page 5 – Northern Neck Green

1 May 2018

Earth Day Festival Sparks Excitement about the Environment

by Mike Ahart | posted in: Land Conservation, NNK Environmental Organizations, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Shoreline Erosion Control, Solar Energy, Transportation, Volunteer Opportunities, Waste Disposal and Composting, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

There was electricity in the air at the 4th annual Earth Day Festival in Heathsville on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Shoppers, runners, sightseers, activists, children and dogs all mingled harmoniously on the brisk but sunny morning. Hosted by NAPS (Northumberland Assn. for … Continued

25 Apr 2018

Thank a Tree April 27, 2018

by Annette Bareford | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

By Steve Hawks If trees can like and dislike – hey, you never know – it’s unlikely they’d care much for human beings. We fell them when they’re in the way. We cut them up to make houses and furniture. … Continued

23 Apr 2018

Help the breeding birds in the NNK be a part of the VA Breeding Bird Atlas!

by Lauren Cruz | posted in: Recreation in Nature, Volunteer Opportunities, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Do you have that same pair of osprey nest right outside your window? Do you see swallows and sparrows nesting in you garden? Do you love birding and want to contribute the birding effort that you already do to … Continued

19 Apr 2018

NNK Breeding Bird Atlas Workshop: April 22, 2018, 8-2

by Lauren Cruz | posted in: Recreation in Nature, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Interested in putting your birding skills to the test and contribute to science locally?

17 Apr 2018

Earth Day Festival Update – Heathsville, Sat. Apr. 21

by Mike Ahart | posted in: Agricultural and Farming, Climate Change & Sea-Level Rise, Environmental Guidelines and Regulations, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Shoreline Erosion Control, Solar Energy, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

The Northumberland Assn. for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) will be hosting the 4th. Annual Earth Day Festival in “downtown” Heathsville during the season’s first Farmer’s Market – Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with dozens of environmental … Continued

11 Apr 2018

Northern Neck Master Naturalist Chapter To Host Meadow Workshops

by noneckenvironmental | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

The Northern Neck Master Naturalists will hold the first of four meadow workshops at the Northumberland Public Library on April 13 at noon. The workshop will feature award-winning landscape designer Betsy Washington and accidental meadow maker Bryna Brennan. Washington will … Continued

11 Apr 2018

Gardening Questions in the Northern Neck? Call our Help Desks!

by Henry Riely | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Northern Neck Master Gardeners staff Help Desks located at Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) offices in Northumberland, Lancaster, and Westmoreland. Residents can call, e-mail (HelpDeskNNMG@gmail.com) or come to the Extension office with questions or problems encountered in home gardening. An Extension Master … Continued

7 Apr 2018

Youth Conservation Camp 2018

by noneckenvironmental | posted in: Land Conservation, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Northern Neck students interested in attending the 2018 Youth Conservation Camp are encouraged to submit applications to the Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation (NNSWCD) District Office by April 27, 2018. NNSWCD covers the cost of camp fees for up … Continued

26 Mar 2018

Save the Date: Earth Day Festival, Apr. 21, Heathsville

by Mike Ahart | posted in: Climate Change & Sea-Level Rise, Environmental Guidelines and Regulations, Land Conservation, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Shoreline Erosion Control, Solar Energy, Stormwater Management and Water Quality, Waste Disposal and Composting, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

NAPS (Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship) will be hosting the 4th Annual Earth Day Festival in “Downtown” Heathsville during the season’s first Farmers Market – Saturday, April 21, 2018, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with dozens of environmental exhibits and … Continued

23 Feb 2018

Earth Day in February Environmental Symposium Recap

by Mike Ahart | posted in: Environmental Guidelines and Regulations, Land Conservation, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Shoreline Erosion Control, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Preservation and protection were the common themes at the Earth Day in February environmental symposium program sponsored by the Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS), Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Heathsville United Methodist Church. The program featured 10 presentations by Northern … Continued