Concern Builds For Culturally And Environmentally Sensitive Fones Cliffs
Thirteen and a half acres of forest were cleared at the Richmond County Fones Cliff site, without local permits and erosion and stormwater controls. Developers say it was a misunderstanding. “We had heard some activity, tractors,” said Richard Moncure, with … Continued
Reducing Food Going to Waste
The EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Web Academy is offering a free webinar December 14, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, on how new technology is helping in trying to reach the national goal to “reduce food loss … Continued
Save The Date – 2018 Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar
Join the Northern Neck Master Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Extension for the 25th Annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar – “At the Crossroads: Exploring Trends in Home Gardening” – on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the White Stone Church of the Nazarene, 57 Whisk Drive, White … Continued
Northern Neck Audubon Project to Help Increase American Kestrel Population
The Northern Neck Audubon society undertook a project to help increase American kestrel population by building kestrel nest boxes or houses. Leslie Fellows, a NNAS board member, has written an article on how and why the Northern Neck Audubon Society … Continued
Lowering the Water Bill (and Water Use)
Why save water? Because it’s our most precious natural resource, and because at least two-thirds of the U.S. have experienced or are bracing for local, regional, or statewide water shortages. With populations continuing to rise, using water wisely helps save … Continued
‘Clean and Abundant Water Matters’ Forum, Oct. 24
Clean and Abundant Water Matters Forum When: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 10 am Where: Marston Hall at Christchurch School in Middlesex County, VA Admission: Free The Garden Clubs of The Northern Neck and The Middle Peninsula, which are member … Continued
Refuge Week
Come celebrate National Wildlife Refuge week at your local Wildlife Refuge October 2-6th! Come visit your local wildlife refuge to catch a glimpse of the migrating song birds that use Rappahannock River Valley NWR as a rest stop. Our Fall … Continued
Wildlife Refuge at the Farnham Country Fair
The Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge booth will be at the Farnham Country Fair this Saturday, September 23rd. Stop on by and enjoy some classic fair food while learning about the refuge wildlife and hunting and fishing opportunities. For … Continued
Join the NAPS Creek Clean-up October 1
Join the NAPS 2017 Creek Clean-up! Always a great time on the water – and you get a free lunch and free t-shirt! When: Sunday, October 1st, noon – 3:00 p.m. Where: Cockrell’s Marine Railway, Little Wicomico River, Heathsville VA … Continued
DEQ Forms Residential Working Group for Yeocomico River Watershed
Residents of Westmoreland and Northumberland Counties! Here is your chance to help develop a long-term plan to clean up the Yeocomico River Watershed. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality seeks your input as part of a residential working group meeting at … Continued