Best Management Practices (BMPs) are activities that reduce soil erosion and prevent or control pollution resulting from activities related to forestry, agriculture, and general development. BMPs are proven methods to lessen the potential damage from land-disturbing activities. Benefits of BMPs … Continued
Would you like to create a beautiful garden that not only enhances your outdoor space but also supports biodiversity and contributes to the health of the environment? Learn how to do just that at the upcoming Gardening in the Northern … Continued
Help Stop Invasive Species during National Invasive Species Awareness Week — February 24 -February 28, 2025. The annual National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is a national event held this week in Washington DC, February 24 through February 28, to … Continued
The Northern Neck Master Gardener’s 31st annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar (GNN) 2025 returns to White Stone Church of the Nazarene on March 29, 2025! Come for the camaraderie with fellow gardeners, come for the legendary homemade goodies … Continued
Wetlands Watch has released a new resource: “Designing Living Shorelines for Sea Level Rise in Virginia.” This comprehensive document is tailored specifically for shoreline professionals seeking sustainable and adaptive solutions to combat the challenges posed by rising sea levels and … Continued
December 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.At Westmoreland State Park (Meet at the Boathouse at the Public Beach) Join our monthly beach cleaning events and help beautify the park by volunteering with us! JOIN OUR MONTHLY BEACH CLEAN-UP … Continued
The Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE) has awarded a $20,000 grant to Northern Neck Land Conservancy for an initiative it calls Promoting Conservation and Inspiring a Regional Community of Land Protectors. While the Northern Neck is “off the beaten path,” pressures … Continued
What exactly is a riparian buffer? It is a simple concept – a vegetated area adjacent to a body of water such as a stream, river, marsh, and shoreline. In other words, groupings of trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials growing … Continued
Rechristened to Honor Helen and Tayloe Murphy, and Given to Cessie and Bill Howell WARSAW, VA – October 1, 2024: The Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s presented the Helen and Tayloe MurphyConservation Champion award at its sold-out Boots and Barbecue event … Continued
Sunday, October 6, 2024 Help preserve the beauty of our county, and keep litter from harming our wildlife and waterways. The fall NAPS Highway Cleanup takes place on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, starting at 2 p.m. and usually takes a … Continued