by Alicen Hackney | Mar 31, 2026 | Newsletter, Press Release
Check back on this page to read an updated article about Gail Wertz and Andrew Ball’s contributions to conservation in our region. Together, the King George County residents are permanently protecting more than 400 acres of old growth forest, open pasture,...
by Alicen Hackney | Mar 31, 2026 | Newsletter
By Kevin Howe – Board Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist Over 490 species of birds have been recorded in Virginia, and in the Northern Neck scientists and bird lovers have recorded over 140 species. Some are “overly” common, like the Canada Goose while others...
by Alicen Hackney | Mar 3, 2026 | Newsletter, Press Release
The Northern Neck Land Conservancy is pleased to announce that Executive Director Lisa Biever has joined Virginia’s United Land Trusts’ board of directors. Known as VaULT, the statewide organization’s mission is to magnify and amplify land conservation...
by Alicen Hackney | Mar 3, 2026 | Newsletter
By Rob Hedelt When people who use conservation easements to protect their land try to explain why they do it, most focus on general terms about their love of nature and open spaces. Few have explained their motivation more eloquently than Becky Shelton, a Stafford...
by Alicen Hackney | Mar 3, 2026 | Newsletter
By Kevin HoweBoard Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist Nearly everyone recognizes and appreciates frogs and toads. They are mostly cute, small, never bite and eat insects. What’s not to love? I think most people would be stunned to know that Virginia has 28...
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