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1 May 2019

Heathsville Earth Day Festival Celebrates Nature and Good Stewardship

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

The 5th annual Earth Day Festival in Heathsville welcomed hundreds of visitors to enjoy dozens of exhibits, demonstrations, displays and activities Saturday, April 20, 2019. The event was free and open to the public. Hosted by NAPS (Northumberland Assn. for Progressive Stewardship) … Continued

8 Mar 2019

Save the Date: 5th Annual Earth Day Festival, Sat. April 20, Heathsville

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

NAPS will be hosting the 5th Annual Earth Day Festival in “Downtown” Heathsville during the season’s first Farmers Market – Saturday, April 20, 2019, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with dozens of environmental exhibits and activities set up by NAPS and other organizations. … Continued

13 Feb 2019

Virginia Outdoors Plan

by Alex | posted in: Environmental Guidelines and Regulations, Land Conservation, Recreation in Nature, Shoreline Erosion Control, Stormwater Management and Water Quality, Wetland Protection and Preservation | 0

The Virginia Outdoors Plan is the Virginia’s comprehensive plan for land conservation, outdoor recreation, and open-space planning. The document helps all levels of government and the private sector meet needs pertaining to those matters. The plan is required for Virginia … Continued

27 Oct 2018

NAPS Urges Virginians to Vote “No” on Ballot Question #1

by Mike Ahart | posted in: Climate Change & Sea-Level Rise, Land Conservation, Shoreline Erosion Control, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

The Nov. 6 Virginia election ballot contains two statewide ballot initiatives. Question #1 asks: “Should a county, city, or town be authorized to provide a partial tax exemption for real property that is subject to recurrent flooding, if flooding resiliency improvements have been … Continued

11 Oct 2018

Become an Extension Master Gardener in 2019

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

If you are a gardener or interested in gardening and are inspired to learn and share, the Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) invite you to join us. Under the auspices of the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), the 2019 Extension Master … Continued

29 Jun 2018

NORTHERN NECK SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ANNOUNCES TWO (2) FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

by noneckenvironmental | posted in: Agricultural and Farming, Environmental Guidelines and Regulations, Land Conservation, NNK Environmental Organizations, Shoreline Erosion Control, Stormwater Management and Water Quality, Wetland Protection and Preservation | 0

NORTHERN NECK SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ANNOUNCES TWO (2) FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITiES WARSAW, VA – JUNE 21, 2018 – The Northern Neck Soil & Water Conservation District (NNSWCD), a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is seeking to … Continued

1 May 2018

Earth Day Festival Sparks Excitement about the Environment

by Mike Ahart | posted in: Land Conservation, NNK Environmental Organizations, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Renewable Energy, Shoreline Erosion Control, Transportation, Volunteer Opportunities, Waste Disposal and Composting, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

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

19 Apr 2018

Shoreline Landscaping: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – June 8, 2018

by Henry Riely | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Shoreline Erosion Control, Wetland Protection and Preservation | 0

The Shoreline Evaluation Program of Northern Neck Master Gardeners will present “Shoreline Landscaping: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at 2 p.m. June 8 at the Wicomico Church Parish Hall, 5191 Jessie duPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church. The program … Continued

17 Apr 2018

Earth Day Festival Update – Heathsville, Sat. Apr. 21

by Mike Ahart | posted in: Agricultural and Farming, Climate Change & Sea-Level Rise, Environmental Guidelines and Regulations, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Renewable Energy, Shoreline Erosion Control, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

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

11 Apr 2018

Shoreline Landscaping Presentation – April 13 and June 8, 2018

by Henry Riely | posted in: Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Shoreline Erosion Control, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

The Shoreline Evaluation Program of Northern Neck Master Gardeners will present “Shoreline Landscaping: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at 2 p.m. April 13 at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Newton Branch, 22 Coles Point Road, Hague. The program … Continued