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New Board Member Spotlight: Courtney Sisson
Courtney Sisson has joined the Northern Neck Land Conservancy Board of Directors as a representative from Richmond County. After spending many years...
New Board Member Spotlight: Anne Brumley
Anne Brumley has joined the Northern Neck Land Conservancy Board of Directors as a representative from Westmoreland County. Born and raised in the...
Conserved Farm Tells Stories Worth Preserving: Lawson Bay Farm and Capt. Bayton
By Rob Hedelt When visitors arrive on October 3rd at Lawson Bay Farm in White Stone for Boots and Barbecue, the Northern Neck Land Conservancy’s...
Nature on the Neck: Bayberry, Spicebush and the Making of Beer
By Kevin Howe - Board Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist Protected land is the key to clean water. And clean water is the key to good beer!...
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...
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Thank to our Friend level sponsors Old Farm Truck Market and Burkes Fine Jewelers for joining us this year in support of our mission and to celebrate the region we love so much! ✨
Last call to get your tickets for Boots and Barbecue 2026! Get yours while you still can at the linktree in our bio. 🎫
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Sep 30
We want to thank our Signature level sponsors for their generous support of the Northern Neck Land Conservancy! ✨
Thank you to Atlantic Union Bank and Atlantic Union Wealth Management for being Signature Bar Sponsors. We can`t wait to celebrate the rural heritage of our region with you over delicious local wine, beer and barbecue! Thank you for all that you do to support the Northern Neck Land Conservancy mission.
Thank you to the folks at Stoney Point Farm for your Signature Sponsorship. Your year-round dedication to our mission helps move us forward every day to conserve more land - we are so grateful!
There are only a handful of tickets left! Visit our website to purchase tickets before they`re gone at the linktree in our bio.
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 30
We have a fantastic line-up of exhibitors and live demonstrations for you to enjoy this year at Boots and Barbecue! ✨
Thank you to all of the folks at these wonderful organizations and our live demonstrations and musicians for getting ready to make Boots a genuine celebration of everything that makes our region so special!
There are fewer than 15 tickets left! 🎫 Get yours before they`re gone at the linktree in our bio!
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Sep 29
LAST CALL for Tickets to Boots and Barbecue 2026! ✨
There are fewer than 30 tickets left! Get yours before they`re gone at the linktree in our bio.
Join us for all-you-can-eat barbecue and oysters, local wine and beer, live music and more! We can`t wait to celebrate the lands, water, economies, culture and people that make our region special with you on Saturday, October 3rd at scenic Lawson Bay Farm on the Rappahannock in White Stone! ✨
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Sep 28
Thank you to Bay`s Best Feed, Bruington Farm, Colonial Farm Credit and Hughes & Basye PC for your Supporter level sponsorships! Having local farms and businesses support our mission and the rural heritage of our region is so special to us. We are so grateful!
Boots and Barbecue is just ONE WEEK away! Get your tickets while you still can: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
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Sep 26
Thank you to Laura and Tip Morris, Alice and Hill Wellford, and Noblett Appliances for being Supporter level sponsors of Boots and Barbecue and 2026! We are grateful for your sponsorship in support of our mission and everything that makes our region home!
We are only one week away from Boots and Barbecue! Get your tickets while you still can at the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 26
Thank you to our Supporter level sponsors Chandler`s, Allison`s ACE Hardware, and Carroll`s Automotive! We are excited to celebrate the rural hertiage of our region with you thanks to your generous support!
Tickets are going fast, get yours before they`re gone: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
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Sep 25
Thank you to our Supporter level sponsors Martha and Jim Lynch, Page Boinest Melton, and Pam and Chip Minor! We are so grateful to have you all with us this year as sponsors!
Your sponsorship helps to make Boots and Barbecue possible - but more importantly, you are fueling our work to permanently protect open land in our region and raising awareness of the power of conservation. Thank you!
Get your tickets for Boots and Barbecue 2026 at the linktree in our bio while they last!
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Sep 25
We are grateful to Hartz Conservation Service-Hank Hartz for being a Protector level sponsor! ✨Your expertise and conservation knowledge are an asset to our local conservation community. Thank you for joining us in support of Boots and Barbecue and conservation in 2026!
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website to purchase tickets today! https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 24
Thank you Crowther Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. for being Protector level sponsors for Boots and Barbecue and 2026! ✨ Your sponsorship helps us to preserve the rural heritage of the Northern Neck by conserving its lands, water, economies and culture for future generations. We can`t wait to celebrate with you!
Tickets are going fast! Get yours while they last: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
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Sep 23
We are grateful to James River Equipment for being Protector level sponsors for Boots and Barbecue and 2026! 🚜 They work hard to provide superior service and products to farmers and landowners. Alongside them we are able to support folks throughout our region both in conservation and land maintenance.
There are fewer than 40 tickets left for Boots and Barbecue 2026! Get yours will they last: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
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Sep 23
Historic Lawson Bay Farm has many stories to tell including the story of Captain Hansford Bayton, a successful African American businessman and steamboat captain who once owned the property. 🚢
Boots and Barbecue 2026 will feature tours of the historic home as well as a presentation by @steamboateramuseum on Captain Bayton`s life both on and off the water.
Read about the property and an interview with Captain Bayton`s great-granddaughter: https://nnconserve.org/2026/09/16/conserved-farm-tells-stories-worth-preserving-lawson-bay-farm-and-capt-bayton/
#NNLC #EartotheGround #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 22
Thank you CoreVal LLC - Lynn Jernell, Appraiser for your Protector level sponsorship for Boots and Barbecue and 2026! ✨ Your expertise is an asset for our regional conservation community, and your generous sponsorship directly supports our ability to conserve and protect open lands in our region for generations to come. We are grateful to have you join us!
There are less than 50 tickets left for Boots and Barbecue 2026! Get yours before they`re all gone: https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 22
We had a fantastic experience at the Land Trust Alliance 2026 Rally in Denver! Northern Neck Land Conservancy staff are coming back to the Northern Neck and Essex County better equipped and more inspired than ever to help protect the land and waters of our region. 🌎✨
#NNLC #LTARally2026 @ltalliance and Virginia`s United Land Trusts
Sep 21
Thank you Northumberland/Lancaster County Farm Bureau for being protector level sponsors for Boots and Barbecue and 2026! ✨ Your support and the work you do make a difference in the lives of farmers and folks who cherish our region and rural heritage every day. We are glad to have you join us this year!
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website using the linktree in our bio to purchase tickets today!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 19
Thank you to River City Golf Carts for being Steward level sponsors and donating the use of luxury golf carts for our guests at Boots and Barbecue 2026! ✨ Thanks to you, our guests get to enjoy easy access to beautiful, conserved properties every year in style!
This year`s Boots and Barbecue location is scenic, waterfront Lawson Bay Farm in White Stone. Strap on your boots and join us on October 3rd!
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website using the linktree in our bio to purchase tickets today!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 18
Thank you to Corinne and Tom Nelson for being Steward level sponsors for Boots and Barbecue and 2026! ✨ We are so grateful that you joined us this year in support of our mission to preserve our region by conserving its lands, water, economies and culture for future generations.
Visit our website to get your tickets while they last at the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 18
Thank you, Bevans Oyster Co. and Cowart Seafood Co., for returning to supply Boots and Barbecue 2026 with delicious oysters and support the Northern Neck Land Conservancy`s mission! 🦪 Thank you both for being Steward level sponsors and for your commitment to the health of our local waterways!
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.
Get your tickets before they`re gone at the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 17
We are so grateful to have Atlantic Union Bank back as Signature Bar Sponsor for 2026 and Boots and Barbecue! Thank you for returning for a third year to support the future of our region and our mission to protect its rural lands, water, economies and culture for generations to come.
Tickets are selling out quickly, get yours before they`re gone using the linktree in our bio!
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
Sep 16
Thank you Todd Hochrein and Virginia Conservation Credit Exchange for being Protector level sponsors for 2026! ✨ VCCE provides a dedicated marketplace for easement donors and others to sell and buy Virginia conservation tax credits.
If you have not gotten your tickets yet, visit our website to purchase tickets today! https://nnconserve.org/event/boots-and-barbecue-2026/
#NNLC #BootsandBarbecue2026
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