Learn about nature, stewardship, green energy, climate change, and the future of transportation… The Northumberland Assn. for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) will be hosting the 8th. Annual Earth Day Festival in “downtown” Heathsville on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 9 a.m. … Continued
Join Friends of the Rappahannock and our partners the Richmond County Anti-Litter Committee for a community litter clean up! We will be meeting at the Calvary Untied Methodist Church where parking will be provided. Litter pickers, gloves, high-visibility vests, and … Continued
Join Friends of the Rappahannock and volunteers from across the Northern Neck for a Christmas Cleanup along Morattico Road in Lancaster County on Saturday, December 4th 2:00-4:00 p.m. Meet at the Loyal Order of the Moose, 2108 River Road, Lancaster, VA 22503. Christmas … Continued
Join Friends of the Rappahannock and volunteers from across the Northern Neck for a Thanksgiving Road Cleanup along Belle Isle Road in Lancaster County on November 27th 2:00-4:00 p.m. Meet at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster, … Continued
Litter is a significant issue along the roadways of the Northern Neck. Every piece of trash on the side of the road eventually finds its way into the Rappahannock River or one of the other major bodies of water in … Continued
October 11-17, 2020 National Wildlife Refuge Week celebrates the network of lands and waters that conserves and protects Americans’ precious wildlife heritage. This year, at Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, you can celebrate Refuge Week virtually by following along … Continued
Mission Statement The Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends is an independent, nonprofit group of individuals dedicated to supporting the National Wildlife Refuge System and promoting awareness of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge through education and support. Details The RWR … Continued
This summer, join a worthy project through DCR’s Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). The program includes three elements united by the types of project, environmental education and adventure programming, and the age of the participants. These are environmental-stewardship … Continued
With a warm wind and cloudy skies, 62 student and adult volunteers participated in the annual Creek Cleanup organized by the Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) on Sunday, October 6th. After a lunch for all participants at the Mallard … Continued
With spring being sprung so is our call for volunteers on the refuge! Come out to Rappahannock River Valley NWR to participate in habitat management and contribute to the conservation of our native NNK wildlife. Email Lauren at Lauren_cruz@fws.gov … Continued