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Look Back in Time at Lawson Bay Farm and Look Forward to Boots and Barbecue
By Rob Hedelt – Board Member and Retired Journalist When visitors come to the party at Lawson Bay Farm in a few weeks to celebrate the conservation…
Nature on the Neck: River Otters
By Kevin Howe – Board Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist In Virginia, we have 121 different species of Mammals, most of which we never see….
Carole and Welford Taylor Make Unique and Generous Gift to Northern Neck Land Conservancy
By Rob Hedelt When they were younger, Henrico County couple Carole and Welford Taylor bought two lots in Northumberland County near Indian Creek…
Nature on the Neck: Dragonflies and Damselflies
By Kevin Howe – Board Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist When you get near freshwater anywhere in North America you will see dragonflies and…
Nature on the Neck: Butterflies
By Kevin Howe – Board Member, ecologist, Master Naturalist Adult butterflies are probably the one insect that anyone over the age of three can…
Nature on the Neck: Ticks
By Kevin Howe – Board Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist I think most people are well aware of those awful biting tiny ticks. These little, mostly…
The Inspiration for the Northern Neck License Plate with Chip Jones
By Rob Hedelt The year was 2005 and Westmoreland County native and resident Chip Jones was working for his brother’s trash business, a job that had…
Nature on the Neck: Double-crested Cormorant
By Kevin Howe – Board Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist Over 490 species of birds have been recorded in Virginia, and in the Northern Neck…
Northern Neck Land Conservancy Director Joins Virginia’s United Land Trusts Board
The Northern Neck Land Conservancy is pleased to announce that Executive Director Lisa Biever has joined Virginia’s United Land Trusts’ board of…
Ear to the Ground
Ear to the Ground is the Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s updated monthly e-newsletter.
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Fourth Fridays at Bay View is this Friday, August 28th! 🛶
We hope you`ll join us for kayaking, hiking, birdwatching and more this Friday! We already have a few folks signed up and we are looking forward to it. 🌤️🚣♀️
Optional: Reserve a free spot at this month’s Fourth Friday at Bayview or become a member at the linktree in our bio!
Questions? Please contact Land Conservancy staff: info@nnconserve.org or 804-250-2334
Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the rural heritage of the Northern Neck by conserving its lands, water, economies, and culture for future generations.
#FourthFridaysatBayView #NNLC
Aug 24
Thank you to Stevenson Walker for returning as a Steward level sponsor for 2026! We are so grateful for the dedicated support and continued friendship from our past board president. ✨
Strap on your boots and join us on October 3rd for all-you-can-eat barbecue and oysters at Boots and Barbecue! 🥾
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website using the linktree in our bio to purchase tickets today!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Aug 19
Thank you to Stephanie Hanchey and Mike Purello for becoming Protector level sponsors for 2026! ✨ We always enjoy having you at Boots and Barbecue, and we are grateful for your support in advancing our mission to preserve the rural heritage of the Northern Neck by conserving its lands, water, economies and culture for future generations.
We are only a month and a half out from all-you-can-eat barbecue and oysters in celebration of land conservation and the rural heritage of our region!
To get your tickets or learn more about becoming a sponsor visit our website using the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Aug 18
It’s National Non-Profit Day! ✨
Today, we want to celebrate the impact that our conservation community has on our ability to conserve and protect our region. Every day, we are privileged to work with generous landowners who establish conservation easements, like minded partner organizations, and local volunteers. You show the region that the work we do matters. Protecting local lands, water, economies and culture for future generations is made possible entirely by folks like you. 🐾🌎
Thank you for your ongoing support.
If you are looking for more ways to support the Northern Neck Land Conservancy, visit our website using the linktree in our bio.
#NNLC #NationalNonProfitDay #ThankYou
Aug 17
Thank you, Lisa Dickinson Mountcastle, for being a Steward level sponsor this year! You are a dedicated champion for conservation in our region, and we are grateful to have you join us in support of Boots and Barbecue 2026 and our mission year-round.
To get your tickets or learn more about becoming a sponsor visit our website: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Aug 14
Help us CNS3RV the Northern Neck and Essex County for future generations with a customizable license plate! 🚗
Every purchase of a Northern Neck License Plate directly supports our ability to conserve and protect the lands, water, economies and culture of our region that we all love so dearly.
Get your customizable Northern Neck license plate at the linktree in our bio, and drive around in style! 🚗💨
#NNLC #NorthernNeckLicensePlate
Aug 13
They`re otter-ly adorable! 🦦🐾❣️
Of all of our aquatically-oriented local mammals, the river otter is among the cutest, most athletic, and most social. This month, learn all about these loveable predators and their important role in our aquatic ecosystems.
Read this months installment of Nature on the Neck and subscribe to our e-newsletter Ear to the Ground using the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #NatureontheNeck #eartotheground
River otter photo credits to Kevin Howe; "Tracks of River Otter from Bay View" photo by Katharina Bergdoll.
Aug 11
Thank you for being 2026 Steward level sponsors, R. K. Payne, Inc.! Your support is helping us achieve our goals of celebrating all of the things, people, and places that drive Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s commitment to protecting working farms, waters and woodlands in our region. We are so grateful to have you join us this year!
This year`s Boots and Barbecue, at Lawson Bay Farm, will be a can`t-miss event full of conservation community, delightful music, and plenty of delicious BBQ and oysters!
To get your tickets or learn more about becoming a sponsor visit our website using the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Aug 11
Thank you to Bartlett Tree Experts for being 2026 Leader level sponsors! Bartlett Tree Experts have been helping their customers maintain healthy trees for more than 100 years locally. We are grateful to work along with you in keeping our region beautiful!
This year`s Boots and Barbecue, at Lawson Bay Farm, will be a can`t-miss event full of conservation community, delightful music, and plenty of delicious BBQ and oysters!
To get your tickets or learn more about becoming a sponsor visit: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Aug 10
Thank you to Emily and Bucks Wilkinson for being Protector level sponsors for 2026! Your sponsorship and all that you do for our organization year round helps us to advance our mission to preserve the lands, water, economies and culture of our beloved region for future generations.
We can`t wait to celebrate the rural character of the Northern Neck with you on October 3rd! Get your tickets and join us for all-you-can-eat barbecue and oysters at beautiful Lawson Bay Farm on the water in Lancaster County.
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website using the linktree in our bio to purchase tickets today!
#NNLC #BootandBarbecue2026
Aug 3
Thank you, Tudy Moncure and Arn Eliasson, for being Steward Level Sponsors in 2026! We are so grateful to have you return this year in support of our mission and Boots and Barbecue.
It`s time to get your tickets and join us for all-you-can-eat barbecue and oysters at beautiful Lawson Bay Farm in White Stone in celebration of our rural lands, waterways, and heritage. You won`t want to miss Boots and Barbecue 2026!
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website using the linktree in our bio to purchase tickets today!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Jul 31
Thank you to the Waterloo Farm family in King George for being Leader level sponsors for 2026! We are grateful to have you join us again this year in support of our mission through sponsorship and our board.
Boots and Barbecue (and Oysters!) is a celebration of all the things that drive Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s commitment to protecting working farms, waters, and woodlands in our region.
Visit our website using the linktree in our bio to purchase tickets or become a sponsor today!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Jul 29
Thank you, Karen and Rob Hedelt, for being Steward level sponsors for 2026! We are so grateful for your dedication, generosity, and contributions of hard work and professional skills in support of our mission all year round.
If you don`t yet have your tickets for Boots and Barbecue 2026, visit our website using the linktree in our bio to purchase tickets or learn more about becoming a sponsor!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Jul 23
Fourth Fridays at Bay View is this Friday, July 24th! ☀
With the rain expected early this week, we are hoping for cooler temperatures for everyone to enjoy kayaking, hiking, and hanging out at Bay View. 🌦🛶
Optional: Reserve a free spot at this month’s Fourth Friday at Bayview or become a supporting member (just $35/year) at the linktree in our bio!
Questions? Please contact Land Conservancy staff: info@nnconserve.org or 804-250-2334
Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the rural heritage of the Northern Neck by conserving its lands, water, economies, and culture for future generations.
#FourthFridaysatBayView #NNLC
Jul 21
Thank you, Roanoke Farm, for joining the Land Conservancy as a Protector level sponsor! Roanoke Farm is a Virginia Century Farm that has been in the Brent family since 1852. The historic property is protected by a conservation easement to help ensure that future generations can enjoy its scenic views and benefit from open space land.
Boots and Barbecue (and oysters!) is a celebration of all the things, people, and places that drive Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s commitment to protecting farmland, woodlands and wetlands in our region.
To get your tickets or learn more about becoming a sponsor, visit our website using the linktree in our bio!
Questions? Call us at 804-250-2334 or email us at info@nnconserve.org
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Jul 20
✨ Cheers to FIVE YEARS! ✨
Our beloved Office Manager, Cari Kitchens, has now been with Northern Neck Land Conservancy for five whole years! We are so thankful for her spunky energy and witty sense of humor. Things wouldn`t be the same around here without cute photos of her chickens, Amy Winehouse and Fleetwood Mac on repeat, and her wonderful smile.✨
Here`s to many more years, Cari! ✨
#NNLC #FiveYearWorkAnniversary
Jul 17
We want to say, thank you! ✨
Henrico couple Carole and Welford Taylor recently donated two building lots near Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club to Northern Neck Land Conservancy. 🏡
“The land is there, and your options are open. Make informed decisions before growth gets there,” said Welford, speaking about the Land Conservancy`s mission. “...As much as you can hold on to it, and teach its values, the better off you are.”
Usually, Northern Neck Land Conservancy helps private landowners secure conservation protections on their property. In this case, the lots weren`t suitable for a conservation easement, but can still make a huge impact on the organization`s ability to preserve the rural heritage of the Northern Neck and Essex County. All proceeds from the sale of the lots will support the growing organization as it preserves more land each year.
"We are most grateful!" said Executive Director Lisa Biever
To read more about the Taylor`s and their generous gift, or to view the listing of these two lots, visit the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #LotsforSale #DonationStory #ThankYou!
Jul 16
Thank you to A. Mason Brent for providing Partner level sponsorship support to Northern Neck Land Conservancy this year! We are grateful for your commitment to land conservation and your friendship over the years!
The Land Conservancy`s mission is to preserve the rural heritage of the Northern Neck and Essex County by conserving their lands, water, economies, and culture for future generations. At Boots and Barbecue each year we celebrate all of this that makes our region so dear to us.
To get your tickets or learn more about becoming a sponsor, visit our website using the linktree in our bio!
Questions? Call us at 804-250-2334 or email us at info@nnconserve.org
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Jul 14
Northern Neck Land Conservancy looks forward to meeting new landowners in Essex and the Rappahannock watershed this month on July 28 at the Essex County Conservation Cafe. This is a free "one stop shop" way for landowners to learn about multiple conservation program opportunities they may be interested to implement on their land.
**Registration is required.**
Thanks for including us @virginiawildlife, @river_friends and @nature_va - Virginia!
**See the flyer included in the post for details or contact donya.mohamed@tnc.org**
#NNLC #FriendsoftheRappahannock #DWR #NatureConservancy
Jul 10
Thank you to Prue and Douglas Adler for returning as Protector level sponsors for 2026! Having the continued support of our hard-working Board Members means the world to us.
If you haven`t yet, get your tickets and join us for all-you-can-eat barbecue and oysters at beautiful Lawson Bay Farm in White Stone in celebration of our rural lands, waterways, and heritage.
Visit our website using the linktree in our bio or give us a call at 804-250-2334 to purchase tickets or become a sponsor today!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
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