Virginia Department of Forestry
Mission: We protect and develop healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians. Details: The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) was established in 1914 to prevent and suppress forest fires and reforest bare lands. More than 100 years later, we still fight wildfires … Continued
Eagle Release at Fones Cliffs
Virginia Wildlife Center Releases a juvenile eagle at the Fones Cliffs Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
Sand & Soils
Northern Neck farmers have wrestled with soils that are a mixture of sands and loams for centuries. That they have been commercially successful is largely due to clever management, regular applications of fertilizers and water, and a benevolent climate, … Continued
Virginia Living Shorelines Poised to Flourish under $1 Million Grant
Virginia Living Shorelines Poised to Flourish Under $1 Million Grant
Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources to Host Public Meeting for the Coastal Resilience Master Plan (CRMP) in Warsaw, VA
The Office of the Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources (SNR) will be hosting a public meeting at the Northern Neck Planning District Commission Office in Warsaw, VA on August 4th. The goal of this public meeting is to educate stakeholders … Continued
Tracking the Wild Woozle Event
Ready to become an expert animal tracker? Come on over to the Hutchinson Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge to learn about identifying scat (aka poop) of local wildlife. Examine models of animals and learn about their … Continued
Shake Your Tail Feathers Event
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is excited to be partnering with Essex Public Library this summer during their Tails and Tales summer reading program! Fly on over to the Hutchinson Unit this Saturday (June 12th) to take part in … Continued
Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
We would like to invite you to join environmental groups, community organizations, businesses, local leaders and nature enthusiasts from across the Chesapeake Bay watershed as we celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week over social media. The Chesapeake Bay Program works with all … Continued
NNK Summer Cleanup Series: Let’s Keep Our Waterways Clean
Litter is a significant issue along the roadways of the Northern Neck. Every piece of trash on the side of the road eventually finds its way into the Rappahannock River or one of the other major bodies of water in … Continued
Educational Videos Available on the Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends Website
The new Cat Point Creek Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is now home to a 100′ fishing pier with a 30′ platform at the end. Since the unit is not yet ready for opening, the Friends … Continued