Kids’ Fishing Days
The Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is hosting two FREE Kids’ Fishing Days for kids ages 4 to 15: June 6 at Wilna Pond and June 13 at the Port Royal Town pier. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Fishing … 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
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
Garden Basics Classes
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
DEQ Educational Series: Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration
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
Heathsville Earth Day Festival
Saturday, April 19, 2025 – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about nature, stewardship, green energy, climate change, and the future of transportation. The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) will be hosting the 10th Annual Earth Day Festival in … Continued
Guided Walk at Voorhees Nature Preserve
October 5th from 9:00-12:00pm Join volunteer naturalist, Jeff Wright, for a guided walk at Voorhees Nature Preserve and immerse yourself in nature. The walk will provide the opportunity to spend time outdoors and witness the beauty of the natural world. The … Continued
Bioblitz at Voorhees Nature Preserve
September 29th from 1:00-4:00pm Join TNC Virginia and local naturalists for a fun day of exploration and education at Voorhees Preserve. A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area … Continued
Join The NAPS Creek Cleanup, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, Noon to 3pm
We’ll get fueled up at noon with a free lunch for all participants, then we’ll clean up the shorelines of the Upper Great Wicomico River and its tributaries using a small fleet of skiffs, kayaks, and lots of helping hands. … Continued
Boots and BBQ 2024
Join the Northern Neck Land Conservancy to celebrate its commitment to protecting working farms, waters, and woodlands in our region. Each year the event is held in one of the five Northern Neck counties or Essex on the Middle Peninsula … Continued