State Parks, Nature Preserves, Trails
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has released the state’s first-ever K-12 Environmental Literacy Strategic Plan. Environmental literacy equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be lifelong stewards of our environment. The three-year plan, developed … Continued
Are you interested in shaping the next generation of Environmental Stewards and volunteering on our field trips? Join our FOR Lower Rappahannock Education staff for volunteer training for field trips. Volunteers need to be at least 18, pass a State … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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