Northumberland County Spring Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection – April 25th
Please join us for the Northumberland County Spring 2026 Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW/E-Waste) Collection event on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 8AM-12PM. This event will be held at the Middle School Bus parking lot located on Route 360 in Heathsville. PLEASE … Continued
Richmond County Spring Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Collection – April 11
Please join us for the Richmond County Spring 2026 Household Hazardous & E-Waste Collection event on Saturday, April 11, 2026 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the Rappahannock Community College Parking Lot – 52 Campus Drive in Warsaw. PLEASE BRING spent fluorescent … Continued
Virginia Certified Ecotour Guide Course 2026
Ready to become a pro in eco-adventures? Join our online Virginia Certified Ecotour Guide Course 2026! Dive into hands-on training, cool insights about Virginia’s natural gems, and learn how to lead unforgettable ecotours. Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, … Continued
Lancaster County 2026 SPRING HHW
The Lancaster County Spring 2026 Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW/E-Waste) Collection event returns on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 8AM-12PM. This event will be held at the Lancaster County Courthouse parking lot located at 8265 Mary Ball Road. Please note the time … Continued
Bloom & Grow Festival and Plant Sale
The Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) are pleased to announce their inaugural Bloom & Grow Festival and Plant Sale, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at Ingleside Vineyards, located at 5877 Leedstown … Continued
Foam Ban in Virginia
Virginia’s expanded polystyrene (commonly known as Styrofoam) for food containers is being implemented in two phases. Following the July 1, 2025, ban for chains with 20+ locations, the final phase takes effect on July 1, 2026, applying to all remaining … Continued
NAPS Ghost Pot Removal & Loss Prevention Program
Ghost Pots are lost or abandoned crab traps that catch and kill crabs and other marine life unnecessarily. Partnering with Virginia Institute of Marine Science Center for Coastal Resources Management (VIMS-CCRM), NAPS launched a program to remove lost and abandoned … Continued
Tree-Planting Project
The Northern Neck Planning District Commission (NNPDC) has been awarded funding from the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) for a tree-planting project in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. The project, 250 for 250: Improving the Northern … Continued
What’s in Your Water?
Do you use a well, spring, or cistern for your drinking water? Take charge of your water quality! Virginia Cooperative Extension offers affordable water testing clinics across the state through the Virginia Household Water Quality Program. $70/sample kit (subsidized kits … Continued
Master Gardeners Achieve Advanced Water Steward Certification
Throughout the summer months of 2024, ten members of the Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) participated in training offered by Virginia Tech for certification as Extension Master Gardener Water Stewards. The program included zoom classes, in-person activities, study of resource … Continued