Designing a Rainwater Harvesting System
Rainwater harvesting makes perfect sense. From the roof to barrels or cisterns, over time, a small investment can help keep thousands of gallons of potable groundwater for uses that actually require potable water (drinking, cooking, etc.). A supply of rainwater, … Continued
Youth Conservation Corp (YCC) program applications being accepted by May 5.
Know any budding environmentalists who want some hands on experience working for a wildlife refuge while getting paid? Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is sponsoring a summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Program to allow high school teens (age15-18) to … Continued
Northumberland County Household Hazardous Waste and E Waste Collection
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 Tire Amnesty Day
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
Help Start a Solar Co-Op for the Northern Neck
Thinking of adding solar to your home? There’s never been a better time! To dovetail on the success of the recently formed Middle Peninsula Solar Co-op (MPSC) residents in the Northern Neck are working on forming their own solar co-op … Continued
March for Climate Awareness – Kilmarnock, April 29
Join the March for Climate Awareness, in Kilmarnock, VA, April 29, 2017. Let’s come together to protect our economy, our communities, and the health of our families. Meet at the parking lot in front of Peebles at 9:45 a.m. – the … Continued
Shoreline Landscaping Presentation: Friday, April 28 at 2:00 PM in Heathsville
The Shoreline Evaluation Program of the Northern Neck Master Gardeners invites you to a presentation on “Shoreline Landscaping: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” to be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Transportation Building, Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern, … Continued
Come to the NAPS Earth Day Festival – Saturday, April 15
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
Refuge Embarks on Kudzu Eradication Program
April marked the beginning of a program to get rid of the Kudzu climbing the trees and filling the fields at the Styer/Bishop unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Under the tutelage of Lauren Cruz the Refuge … Continued
Canoe/Kayak Tour of Mt. Landing Creek on May 21st
Join Gordon Page from 10:00 to 12:00 on May 21, 2017 as he leads you down Mt. Landing Creek located on the Hutchinson Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Check out the attached flyer for more information. … Continued