24th Annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar
Registrations are almost full, so register now for the Northern Neck Master Gardeners’ 24th annual Gardening in the Northern Neck Seminar scheduled for Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Church of the Nazarene in White Stone. Learn about the growing … Continued
Unwelcomed Changes to Project at Woodsboro Park
Changes proposed by the Maryland State Highway Administration to its stormwater management project at Woodsboro Park have the town unsure of what to do next. The new plan would cause the town to lose part of its walking trail, according to … Continued
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Shake off the winter blues! Ski, climb, paddle and bike your way to adventure. Friends of the Rappahannock’s (FOR) 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival kicks off Saturday, March 25th, at University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium in Fredericksburg. … Continued
Newest Local Refuge
The Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is the newest of four refuges that comprise the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Established in 1996, the goal of the Refuge is to protect 20,000 acres of wetlands and … Continued
Improve Your Home Garden: Beginner’s Guide To Earthworms
Gardeners wishing to grow beautiful flowers or lush vegetables need helpful creatures burrowing in their soil. Earthworms provide important services as they live beneath the soil surface. An article by Andrea Davis tells all about earthworms.
How to Solve Tangier’s ‘Crisis’
With a blend of science and emotion, students from the 7th Grade Community Problem Solvers, representing Northumberland Middle School, described a two-year-long effort to solve the crisis confronting Tangier Island – a remote Chesapeake Bay community 14 miles from Northumberland … Continued
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Winter is a great time to see wildlife. The leaves are gone and all the large birds are hunting so look up and watch a hawk swoop across a field to catch a mouse or watch the turkeys grazing in … Continued
Opening Oyster Sanctuaries
Some of the Chesapeake Bay’s most densely populated oyster sanctuaries could be opened to periodic harvesting under a plan being floated by state officials, setting up more conflict between alarmed environmentalists and watermen seeking to make a living. Scott Dance reports … Continued
Getting Residential Wind Turbine Approval
Northumberland County residents Roger and Bette Gruben recently installed a wind turbine for a new workshop and guest apartment – the second residential wind project to be approved by the county. They recount their year-long process of planning and approval, including overcoming concerns … Continued
Save the date! Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 15, Heathsville
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