The Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) will be offering a second series of Garden Basics classes, following the strong demand for the initial series in 2023-2024. Classes will be held at the Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock every Saturday in … Continued
How can a homeowner navigate the options and possibilities when it comes to landscaping choices? How to select plants that will not merely thrive but also stabilize the soil and reduce polluting runoff? For answers, the Northern Neck Master Gardeners’ … Continued
A comprehensive overview of the benefits of installing living shorelines, the regulatory environment, and considerations for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining living shoreline projects that meet General Permit 1 or 2 requirements. Class starts in September. Registration information below:
To ensure Virginia is increasing flood resilience across the Commonwealth, the Department of Conservation and Recreation is developing a statewide Virginia Flood Protection Master Plan (VFPMP). The VFPMP is in development and targeted for release to the public at the … Continued
For more than 20 years, the Northern Neck Land Conservancy has set goals that may seem lofty to some but that it has achieved in stride. A previous strategic plan set goals such as 1) the adoption of geospatial technology … Continued
Join us for a free webinar on Tuesday, June 10, from 6:30-8 p.m., to learn about the activities DEQ engages in to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay. Click this link to register for the Chesapeake Bay webinar The Chesapeake Bay is … Continued
Meet the Olives that are not really Olives – A thorny Issue If you live on the Northern Neck, but are not involved with the Native Plant Society or Master Naturalists you may not know that there are three so … Continued
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