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
Westmoreland State Park Job Opening – Special Events Coordinator
Special Events Coordinator Primary Responsibilities: Facilitate rentals of Murphy Hall Conference center by developing wedding portfolio’s to assist users with the planning stages. Coordinates with available staff the cleaning and maintenance of facility. Provides contacts for vending and assists … Continued
Westmoreland State Park Job Opening – Park Ranger
Park Ranger/Trades Tech II Job Description: Responsible, result-oriented individual who is able to supervise, prioritize tasks and positively interact with the public. Performs recurring grounds care, facility and equipment maintenance, light construction, and cleaning tasks necessary to operate Virginia State … Continued
Friends of Belle Isle
The Friends of Belle Isle State Park is a citizen organization that supports the recreational and educational opportunities at Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster County, Virginia. We are dedicated to the conservation and preservation of the park’s native … Continued
Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar – March 23, 2019
Please join the Northern Neck Master Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Extension for the 26th annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the White Stone Church of the Nazarene in White Stone. Information about the Seminar is available at www.nnmg.org. … Continued
January 16, 2019 Presentation: “Climate Change in Our Own Backyard”
Please join the Northern Neck Master Gardeners for a presentation by Bud Ward on “Climate Change in Our Own Backyard” on Wednesday, January 16, at 11 a.m. at the Transportation Building, Rice’s Hotel/ Hughlett’s Tavern, 73 Monument Place, Heathsville. The presentation … Continued
2018 Christmas Bird Count in Rappahannock River Valley NWR segment of George Washington’s Birthplace CBC Circle
Description: Join the RRV NWR biologist in the 2018 Christmas Bird Count along various properties in the Rappahannock River Valley NWR. We will count all birds along our path as we explore the refuge and bird in areas protected from development and human interactions. While birding experience is recommended, we welcome … Continued
NAPS Urges Virginians to Vote “No” on Ballot Question #1
The Nov. 6 Virginia election ballot contains two statewide ballot initiatives. Question #1 asks: “Should a county, city, or town be authorized to provide a partial tax exemption for real property that is subject to recurrent flooding, if flooding resiliency improvements have been … Continued