Earth Day Festival Sparks Excitement about the Environment
1 May 2018

Earth Day Festival Sparks Excitement about the Environment

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There was electricity in the air at the 4th annual Earth Day Festival in Heathsville on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Shoppers, runners, sightseers, activists, children and dogs all mingled harmoniously on the brisk but sunny morning. Hosted by NAPS (Northumberland Assn. for … Continued

Youth Conservation Camp 2018
7 Apr 2018

Youth Conservation Camp 2018

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Northern Neck students interested in attending the 2018 Youth Conservation Camp are encouraged to submit applications to the Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation (NNSWCD) District Office by April 27, 2018. NNSWCD covers the cost of camp fees for up … Continued

Save the Date: Earth Day Festival, Apr. 21, Heathsville
26 Mar 2018

Save the Date: Earth Day Festival, Apr. 21, Heathsville

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NAPS (Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship)  will be hosting the 4th Annual Earth Day Festival in “Downtown” Heathsville during the season’s first Farmers Market – Saturday, April 21, 2018, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with dozens of environmental exhibits and … Continued

Earth Day in February Environmental Symposium Recap
23 Feb 2018

Earth Day in February Environmental Symposium Recap

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Preservation and protection were the common themes at the Earth Day in February environmental symposium program sponsored by the Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS), Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Heathsville United Methodist Church. The program featured 10 presentations by Northern … Continued

Earth Day in February (February 10)
23 Jan 2018

Earth Day in February (February 10)

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The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) will host an environmental symposium – called “Earth Day in February” – of Northern Neck organizations on Saturday, February 10, 2018, in the Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church in Heathsville starting … Continued

Concern Builds For Culturally And Environmentally Sensitive Fones Cliffs
22 Jan 2018

Concern Builds For Culturally And Environmentally Sensitive Fones Cliffs

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Thirteen and a half acres of forest were cleared at the Richmond County Fones Cliff site, without local permits and erosion and stormwater controls. Developers say it was a misunderstanding. “We had heard some activity, tractors,” said Richard Moncure, with … Continued

Friends of the Rappahannock are Looking for Volunteers
8 Aug 2017

Friends of the Rappahannock are Looking for Volunteers

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The Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a more than 8,720 acre refuge dedicated to the support and conservation of our native wildlife and plants and you can be a part of that. The Friends Group is looking for … Continued

Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) program applications being accepted by May 5.
3 May 2017

Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) program applications being accepted by May 5.

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  Know any budding environmentalists who want some hands on experience working for a wildlife refuge while getting paid? Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is sponsoring a summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Program to allow high school teens (age15-18) to … Continued

Come to the NAPS Earth Day Festival – Saturday, April 15
12 Apr 2017

Come to the NAPS Earth Day Festival – Saturday, April 15

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NAPS is celebrating Earth Day one week early! NAPS will again be hosting the Earth Day Festival in Downtown Heathsville, VA, during the Farmers Market – Saturday, April 15, 2017, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – with exhibits and more! A … Continued