Eagle Release at Fones Cliffs
Virginia Wildlife Center Releases a juvenile eagle at the Fones Cliffs Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
Tracking the Wild Woozle Event
Ready to become an expert animal tracker? Come on over to the Hutchinson Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge to learn about identifying scat (aka poop) of local wildlife. Examine models of animals and learn about their … Continued
Shake Your Tail Feathers Event
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is excited to be partnering with Essex Public Library this summer during their Tails and Tales summer reading program! Fly on over to the Hutchinson Unit this Saturday (June 12th) to take part in … Continued
Educational Videos Available on the Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends Website
The new Cat Point Creek Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is now home to a 100′ fishing pier with a 30′ platform at the end. Since the unit is not yet ready for opening, the Friends … Continued
Materials from “Gardening in the Northern Neck” Seminar
The Northern Neck Master Gardeners (NNMG) held its 2021 virtual version of Gardening in the Northern Neck on Saturday, March 20. A “Virtual Folder” containing the program materials for the seminar—including information on NNMG’s Teaching Gardens, Shoreline Evaluation Program, and … Continued
Westmoreland County Household Hazardous Waste Event April 24
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Spring 2021 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday, April 24 from 9-2 On Saturday, April 24, 2021, Westmoreland County’s residents and property owners can drop off their unwanted hazardous chemicals and items such as florescent bulbs, that cannot be safely discarded … Continued
Northern Neck Soil and Water Scholarship Applications Due April 1
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The Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District (NNSWCD) is accepting applications for three $1,000 scholarships offered to students enrolling in a fulltime college program of study in natural resources or conservation/environmental studies in fall, 2021. Students who permanently reside … Continued
Registration Open for March 20 Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar
Registration is now available for this year’s Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar, to be held via Zoom video conferencing on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Though we can’t get together in person for Gardening in the Northern Neck, we’re continuing … Continued
Rappahannock Refuge Friends announce winners of their photo contest
After receiving many wonderful pictures, the Friends have announced the winners of their first photography contest. Congratulations to all the talented winners. To see all of the submissions go to: https://rwrfriends.org/photo-contest-2020-gallery/ “Tobey’s Point” by Ivy Turner Munsey “Fishing Osprey” … Continued
Virtual Tour of Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Come take a virtual tour of the Wilna Unit at Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge! Explore your local National Wildlife Refuge and discover all the wildlife, habitat, and recreational opportunities available that make it unique! Click here to view … Continued