Investing Where You Are: Protecting Land in King George County with Gail Wertz and Andrew Ball
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, sensitive...
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 scientists and bird lovers have recorded over 140 species. Some are “overly” common, like the Canada Goose while others are...
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 directors. Known as VaULT, the statewide organization's mission is to magnify and amplify land conservation efforts and...
Protecting Muddy Creek with Becky Shelton
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...
Nature on the Neck: Frogs
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...
Past Event: Preservation of Farmlands, Woodlands and Wetlands
When: Tuesday March 3rd, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: L.E. Smoot Memorial Library, 9533 Kings Hwy, King George, VA 22485 Northern Neck Land Conservancy is hosting an interest meeting on March 3rd for local landowners, farmers and their families and all those...
Nature on the Neck: Groundhogs
By Kevin Howe - Board Member, Ecologist, Master Naturalist February 2nd is Groundhog Day, so it seems appropriate that we begin nature coverage this month with the groundhog. Most folks probably know the legend that if the Pennsylvania Groundhog, known as Punxsutawney...
Hunting and Trail Riding for Generations to Come with the Pierson Family
By Rob Hedelt There’s no hesitation or soul searching when Kyle Pierson is asked to explain why he and wife Jen have placed nearly 90 acres of land in Farnham in a conservation easement with the Northern Neck Land Conservancy. “It’s to preserve what we have,” the...
Northern Neck Land Conservancy Earns National Recognition for Commitment to Conservation Excellence, Community
Warsaw, VA December 18, 2025 - All over the world, there are people who care deeply about saving the natural spaces that they love. On the Northern Neck and in Essex County, folks take that mission driven spirit to the next level by permanently conserving the land...