WELCOME
Virginia Master Naturalists are volunteer educators, citizen scientists, and stewards helping Virginia conserve and manage natural resources, and public lands.
Members of the Northern Neck Chapter serve the counties of Lancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, King George and parts of Essex.
Signs of Spring
Photo by Katharina Bergdoll
Photo by Karen Williams
Volunteer Opportunities
International Coastal Cleanup/Clean VA Waterways
Location:
Hughlett Point NAP
Directions & map
Meet in parking lot!
Thursday, May 23th, 7:30 am, low tide 6:35 a.m.
(rain date: Monday, May 24, low tide 7:14 a.m.)Monday, July 22rd, 7:30 am, low tide 7:15 a.m.
(rain date: Tuesday, July 23, low tide 8:01 a.m., start at 8:00 a.m.)Thursday, September 19th, 7:30 am, low tide 7:05 a.m.
(rain date: Friday, September 20, low tide 7:51 a.m., start at 8:00 a.m.)
We are looking for a few volunteers to pick up trash along Hughlett Point trails and beach. Bags, water, and insect repellant will be provided. Please bring your own gloves and pickup tongs. The pickup works best with a minimum of 6 volunteers: 2 groups picking up on each side of the inlet, but the more the better. Typically, it takes about 2-3 hours to complete.
If interested, please contact Bob Dunstan (781-825-3245/robertwdunstan@yahoo.com)
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Banner photo: Basic training vernal pool field experience at Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Preserve, Laurel Grove Tract. photo courtesy of Camille Grabb