Recreation in Nature – Page 7 – Northern Neck Green

20 Mar 2017

Northern Neck Master Naturalists Announce 2017 Basic Training Program

by noneckenvironmental | 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, Stormwater Management and Water Quality, Waste Disposal and Composting, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

A 2017 Basic Training Course toward becoming a Certified Virginia Master Naturalist will be held from September 8, 2017 to November 9, 2017. Classes are generally held on Fridays and meet at various locations around the Northern Neck and at … Continued

22 Feb 2017

Must-see Virginia Migrations

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

This spring, like every spring, many animals are on the move, traveling to their summer homes and breeding grounds. Don’t miss the amazing songbird migration in the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge this spring and other seasonal pageants via … Continued

22 Feb 2017

24th Annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar

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

Registrations are almost full, so register now for the Northern Neck Master Gardeners’ 24th annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar scheduled for Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Church of the Nazarene in White Stone. Learn about the growing … Continued

22 Feb 2017

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

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Shake off the winter blues! Ski, climb, paddle and bike your way to adventure. Friends of the Rappahannock’s (FOR) 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival kicks off Saturday, March 25th, at University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium in Fredericksburg. … Continued

22 Feb 2017

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

by Ann Graziano | posted in: Recreation in Nature, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Winter is a great time to see wildlife. The leaves are gone and all the large birds are hunting so look up and watch a hawk swoop across a field to catch a mouse or watch the turkeys grazing in … Continued

17 Dec 2016

Late Fall Woodland Interest

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A walk in a woodland in late fall introduces the subtleties of nature and offers an awareness of a quiet beauty of nature…mosses, lichens, evergreens and their bark and stem color, beech root crown, a promise of spring, and a snake! … Continued

9 Dec 2016

Friends of the Rappahannock

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Mission Statement Through Advocacy, Education and Restoration strives to be the voice and active force for a healthy and scenic Rappahannock River. Details Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) was formed in 1985 as a non-profit, grassroots conservation organization. We … Continued

9 Dec 2016

Friends of the Rappahannock and partners create Ellery Kellum Reef Sanctuary in Carter’s Creek

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LANCASTER COUNTY, VA- Thanks to a recent grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and a variety of local donations, Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) recently worked with Kellum Seafood and the Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program (VAOSRP) … Continued

9 Dec 2016

Where the Wild Things Are!

by Bill Crouch | posted in: Land Conservation, Recreation in Nature, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1996 to conserve and protect fish and wildlife resources such as the bald eagle and including threatened and endangered species and wetlands. The Public is welcome to enjoy four wonderful and … Continued

7 Dec 2016

A Winter Walk Through the Woods at a Virginia State Park Near You.

by Annette Bareford | posted in: Recreation in Nature, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Are you looking for a great place to take a hike this winter? Then check out these state parks in the Northern Neck (and a few in Northern Virginia too). With miles of trails through old growth forests, marshes and … Continued