Lancaster County’s Fall HHW/E-Waste Event Returns – September 12th
The Lancaster County Spring 2026 Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste (HHW/E-Waste) Collection event returns on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 8AM-12PM. This event will be held at the Lancaster County Courthouse parking lot located at 8265 Mary Ball Road. Please note the time … Continued
Drinking Water Clinic
Affordable water testing and education will be offered at a Drinking Water Clinic through Virginia Cooperative Extension in Richmond County. Registration and pre-payment is required. Once registered, kit pick up is on October 7 from 7 am to 10 am at the Extension … Continued
Cat Point Creek Refuge: WILD IN THE WOODS SPRUCE-UP
Come join Friends of the Rappahannock and Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends for a spruce-up of “Wild in the Woods!” Wild in the Woods is a natural play area for those young and old! During the spruce-up, volunteers will clean the … Continued
Lower Rappahannock Field Trip VOLUNTEER TRAINING!
Are you interested in shaping the next generation of Environmental Stewards and volunteering on our field trips? Join our FOR Lower Rappahannock Education staff for volunteer training for field trips. Volunteers need to be at least 18, pass a State … Continued
Septic Basics & Maintenance
Own a home with a septic system? Learn how it works and discover management practices to keep your system running efficiently and avoid costly problems. FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP Tuesday, September 15 @ 6:30 pmvia Zoom Register HERE Questions? Call VCE … Continued
Celebrating the Shoreline Evaluation Program
On June 24, members of the Northern Neck Master Gardeners’ Shoreline Evaluation Program (SEP) gathered for a picnic at the home of Luellen and Mark Malley outside of Callao to celebrate the 15th anniversary of SEP’s service to the Northern … Continued
PFAS & Biosolids
Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network and Friends of the Rappahannock for a presentation with Maine Representative Bill Pluecker on PFAS and Biosolids. This event is free and open to the public. When: July 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.Where: Rappahannock Community College … Continued
Kids’ Fishing Days
The Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is hosting two FREE Kids’ Fishing Days for kids ages 4 to 15: June 6 at Wilna Pond and June 13 at the Port Royal Town pier. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Fishing … Continued
Native Plant Sale (And Donations Needed!)
Funds raised support the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge’s educational programs, events, and mission. SALE When: May 16, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Where: At the pavilion, Hutchinson Unit.19180 Tidewater Trail, Tappahannock VA 22560Cost: Free admission! Plants vary … Continued