Maymont Foundation’s Director of Horticulture to Speak in Warsaw on September 18
The public is invited to attend a free presentation by Peggy Singlemann, Maymont Foundation’s Director of Horticulture and Operations. Singlemann has designed, planted and maintained historic and specialty gardens at the 100-acre Maymont estate for more than 30 years. The … Continued
Biological Work at Rappahannock River Valley NWR
Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi for Free Lance-Star Read this article to find out more about the biological work happening at Rappahannock River Valley NWR. The staff is hard at work creating and conserving habitat for all sorts of critters! … Continued
The Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District is Seeking Full Time Administrative Assistant
The Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a full time Administrative Assistant. For a full job description and to download a fillable PDF version of the employment application, please visit http://nnswcd.org/employment/index.html For additional information, please contact Kathy Clarke, … Continued
Cost Share Sign-Up Period Running Now
The sign-up period for the 2019/2020 Virginia Agricultural BMP Cost-share and Tax Credit program began July 1, 2019. Producers who farm in the Northern Neck have until August 9, 2019, to sign up. Priority practices for the area are Nutrient Management, Cover … Continued
Free Presentation on Pollinator Protection – Wednesday, July 17 at 11:00 a.m.
Please join the Northern Neck Master Gardeners for a free presentation on pollinators by Tim McCoy, Virginia Cooperative Extension Associate with Virginia Tech’s Department of Entomology, on Wednesday, July 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Transportation Museum Building, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s … Continued
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