Late Fall Woodland Interest
A walk in a woodland in late fall introduces the subtleties of nature and offers an awareness of a quiet beauty of nature…mosses, lichens, evergreens and their bark and stem color, beech root crown, a promise of spring, and a snake! … Continued
Friends of the Rappahannock
Mission Statement Through Advocacy, Education and Restoration strives to be the voice and active force for a healthy and scenic Rappahannock River. Details Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) was formed in 1985 as a non-profit, grassroots conservation organization. We … Continued
Holidays: Happy, Green, Sustainable
The Holiday Season can lend itself to overspending and creating too much waste. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that: Americans throw away about 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. If every American family wrapped just 3 … Continued
Friends of the Rappahannock and partners create Ellery Kellum Reef Sanctuary in Carter’s Creek
LANCASTER COUNTY, VA- Thanks to a recent grant from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and a variety of local donations, Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) recently worked with Kellum Seafood and the Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program (VAOSRP) … Continued
Where the Wild Things Are!
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1996 to conserve and protect fish and wildlife resources such as the bald eagle and including threatened and endangered species and wetlands. The Public is welcome to enjoy four wonderful and … Continued
Conservation Around the Neck Newsletter
The Northern Neck Soil and Water Conservation District (NNSWCD) has been serving the people of Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland Counties for over 75 years. Our mission is “ To promote the stewardship of natural resources through leadership, education, and … Continued
A Winter Walk Through the Woods at a Virginia State Park Near You.
Are you looking for a great place to take a hike this winter? Then check out these state parks in the Northern Neck (and a few in Northern Virginia too). With miles of trails through old growth forests, marshes and … Continued
Save the Date: Gardening Seminar – Saturday, March 25, 2017
Northern Neck Master Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Extension invite you to reserve Saturday, March 25, 2017 for the 24th Annual The 2017 Gardening in the Northern Neck seminar. The seminar will present Rick Darke and Dr. Doug Tallamy, co-authors of The … Continued
Winter Interest of Northern Neck Native Plants
Winter interest in the landscape is provided by native plants such as Ilex opaca, American Holly. Click here for more plants native to the Northern Neck!
Westmoreland State Park – Holiday Fest
Westmoreland State Park Holiday Fest. Food, music, shopping, hiking and birding! December 18, 2016 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Helen and Tayloe Murphy Hall located within the park. Click here for directions and more information. Santa will be there … Continued