Wetland Protection and Preservation – Page 4

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

24 Apr 2018

Eastern U.S. coastal zone traps one-fifth of received carbon

by noneckenvironmental | posted in: Climate Change & Sea-Level Rise, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

A new study buy the Virginia Institute of Marine Science shows that “coastal waters play an important role in the carbon cycle by transferring carbon to the open ocean or burying it in wetland soils and ocean sediments. The research … 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

11 Apr 2018

Shoreline Evaluation Program Begins Seventh Season

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

The Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) of the Northern Neck Master Gardeners begins its seventh year of on-site shoreline inspections this month. Since it began in 2012, the SEP has completed over 180 inspections of residential shorelines in the Northern Neck. … Continued

7 Apr 2018

Youth Conservation Camp 2018

by noneckenvironmental | posted in: Land Conservation, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Northern Neck students interested in attending the 2018 Youth Conservation Camp are encouraged to submit applications to the Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation (NNSWCD) District Office by April 27, 2018. NNSWCD covers the cost of camp fees for up … Continued

26 Mar 2018

Save the Date: Earth Day Festival, Apr. 21, Heathsville

by Mike Ahart | posted in: Climate Change & Sea-Level Rise, Environmental Guidelines and Regulations, Land Conservation, 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

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

23 Feb 2018

Earth Day in February Environmental Symposium Recap

by Mike Ahart | posted in: Environmental Guidelines and Regulations, Land Conservation, Plants, Trees, Gardening, and Lawn Care, Recreation in Nature, Shoreline Erosion Control, Wetland Protection and Preservation, Wildlife, Fisheries, Birds, Insects and Bugs | 0

Preservation and protection were the common themes at the Earth Day in February environmental symposium program sponsored by the Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS), Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Heathsville United Methodist Church. The program featured 10 presentations by Northern … Continued

23 Jan 2018

Earth Day in February (February 10)

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

The Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship (NAPS) will host an environmental symposium – called “Earth Day in February” – of Northern Neck organizations on Saturday, February 10, 2018, in the Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church in Heathsville starting … Continued