Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care – Page 8

20 Mar 2017

Northern Neck Master Naturalists Announce 2017 Basic Training Program

by noneckenvironmental | posted in: Climate Change & Sea-Level Rise, Environmental Guidelines and Regulations, Land Conservation, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Shoreline Erosion Control, Stormwater Management and Water Quality, Waste Disposal and Composting, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

A 2017 Basic Training Course toward becoming a Certified Virginia Master Naturalist will be held from September 8, 2017 to November 9, 2017. Classes are generally held on Fridays and meet at various locations around the Northern Neck and at … Continued

9 Mar 2017

Forget about winter, spring is coming…and it’s coming sooner.

by Lauren Cruz | posted in: Climate Change & Sea-Level Rise, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care | 0

Do you feel that spring seems to be occurring sooner and sooner…well so do scientists. These maps from the National Phenology Network show just how early spring has been arriving. See some of the maps and a short article on phenology.

22 Feb 2017

24th Annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar

by Henry Riely | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Registrations are almost full, so register now for the Northern Neck Master Gardeners’ 24th annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar scheduled for Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Church of the Nazarene in White Stone. Learn about the growing … Continued

27 Jan 2017

Conservation Scholarships Available

by noneckenvironmental | posted in: Agricultural and Farming, Land Conservation, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Shoreline Erosion Control, Uncategorized | 0

Do you know a student with a passion for the environment? The Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District (NNSWCD) is pleased to announce that two $1,000 scholarships are available to Northern Neck students majoring in or intending to major … Continued

10 Jan 2017

Native Trees of Virginia

by noneckenvironmental | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

A forest is much more than trees. It is an ecological system made up of all the organisms that inhabit it – from trees to mosses, and from birds to bacteria. All are interdependent, and the interactions among the living … Continued

9 Dec 2016

Friends of the Rappahannock

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Mission Statement Through Advocacy, Education and Restoration strives to be the voice and active force for a healthy and scenic Rappahannock River. Details Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) was formed in 1985 as a non-profit, grassroots conservation organization. We … Continued

6 Dec 2016

Save the Date: Gardening Seminar – Saturday, March 25, 2017

by Tami McCauley | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Northern Neck Master Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Extension invite you to reserve Saturday, March 25, 2017 for the 24th Annual The 2017 Gardening in the Northern Neck seminar. The seminar will present Rick Darke and Dr. Doug Tallamy, co-authors of The … Continued

6 Dec 2016

Winter Interest of Northern Neck Native Plants

by noneckenvironmental | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Winter interest in the landscape is provided by native plants such as Ilex opaca, American Holly. Click here for more plants native to the Northern Neck!

6 Dec 2016

Become a Master Gardener in 2017

by Tami McCauley | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Shoreline Erosion Control | 0

The Northern Neck Extension Master Gardener training course is offered biannually. The next training class will be January-March 2017. If you would like to register for the next class, contact the Northumberland County Extension Office at 804-580-5694. Click here for more info on the … Continued

10 Nov 2016

The Benefit of Buffers

by Alex | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Shoreline Erosion Control, Stormwater Management and Water Quality, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Vegetated areas stabilize shorelines and stream banks, filter pollutants from stormwater runoff, and provide critical habitat for aquatic species and wildlife. All of these functions are crucial to protecting water quality in our rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. For more information, click here.