One of the most recognized characteristics of modern technology is the vertiginous rate at which it becomes obsolete. Laptops, printers, tablets, phones—they have all become disposable. So what to do with all the “old” devices? The Virginia Department of Environmental … Continued
The 2017 Spring Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Collection for Northumberland County will take place Saturday, May 6, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Northumberland County Middle School parking lot, located off of Academic Lane in Heathsville, … Continued
Richmond County, in partnership with the Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring its annual Tire Amnesty Collection and Recycling Day for Richmond County residents on Saturday, May 13 from 8 am to 2 pm. The collection will … Continued
NAPS is celebrating Earth Day one week early! NAPS will again be hosting the Earth Day Festival in Downtown Heathsville, VA, during the Farmers Market – Saturday, April 15, 2017, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – with exhibits and more! A … Continued
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
The NAPS spring Adopt-a-Highway pick-up is set for Tuesday, April 18, 2017, starting at 10:30 a.m. We will convene at our usual meeting place: the parking lot of Wicomico Church located on Rt. 200 in Wicomico Church, VA. Plan on … Continued
Save the date! NAPS will again be hosting the Earth Day Festival in Downtown Heathsville VA during the Farmers’ Market – Saturday, April 15, 2017, with exhibits, games and lots more. See you there! Visit napsva.org for updates, and more … Continued
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
The Holiday Season can lend itself to overspending and creating too much waste. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that: Americans throw away about 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. If every American family wrapped just 3 … Continued