Lynnhaven River NOW E-News  
July 2, 2015  
Upcoming Events

July 4 -- PHP Bird Walk, 7:30 AM

July 11 -- Be Kind with Your Line River Cleanup, 9-Noon

July 11 --Rain Barrel Workshop, 11:00 AM -12:30 PM

July 7 -- Summer Scientist Program, 10-Noon

July 25 -- Old Beach Farm Market, 8-Noon

August 1 -- PHP Bird Walk, 7:30 AM

August 8 -- River Cleanup, 9-Noon

September 19 -- Fall Festival & HR Sustainable Living Expo
Save the Date
Diamondback Terrapin

If you are walking at Pleasure House Point, watch out for our Diamondback Terrapin hatchlings and nesting adults.  And please keep your dog on a leash.
Maybe you will be lucky enough to see one of our beautiful terrapin
Brock Center Public Tours
Come explore and learn about one of the most energy efficient and environmentally smart buildings in the world!
Ten tour dates in July and August are currently available.
To reserve a spot,
call 757-622-1964 x3312
 or email
BrockCenterGreenTours@cbf.org


July Native Plant

Coastal Blazingstar
Order from  
Dana@LRNow.org

Meet the Ghosts of Virginia Beach at the Old Coast Guard Station at 24th and Atlantic Avenue.
For information about dates and times.

Do you have a crab pot in the Lynnhaven? 
Pick up four
turtle excluders
from LRNow 
and help protect our turtles. 
They are very easy to install. 
To get yours, stop by our office at the
Brock Environmental
Center.  
By-Catch Reduction Device
Kroger Community Rewards 
Do you shop at Kroger?  Please take a minute to add Lynnhaven River NOW as your Community Rewards recipient and help support our Pearl Homes Program.

You need to register your Kroger card online.  Once your card is registered, go to www.kroger.com and enter NPO number 84664 or our name on the right side of your information page.  Or call 800-576-4377 and select option 4 to register your card to support LRNow's Pearl Homes program  
Shop at AmazonSmile 
and Amazon will make a donation to:
 
 
Donate or
Become a Member Today
 Support LRNow 

Renew your membership and help us continue all of these great programs.

Summer Scientist Program
Great Family Activity, Tuesday, July 7  

Brock Environmental Center, 6:00-8:00 PM 

     

Do you dread the classic question in the fall..."What did you do on your summer vacation?"  Are you looking for an activity your family can do together out in nature?  Something fun and educational that will also help to save our river?       

 

LRNow is partnering with the Virginia Aquarium for a new citizen science program to monitor the water

quality in the river by analyzing data taken by families from the water nearest their home.   

 

The training workshop will be held July 7th, at the Brock Environmental Center, from 6 to 8 PM.  Taking the samples is easy to do, and takes just a few minutes a week.  Exciting perks include trips to the Aquarium and even Behind the Scenes tours!

 

If you are interested in more information or would like to register, please contact Emily at Emily@LRNow.org or call 962-5398.  Spaces are limited and will go quickly.

     

Rain Barrel Workshop
July 11, 2015, 11:00-12:30,
Brock Environmental Center

Join us at the Brock Environmental Center on Saturday,
July 11th, to learn more about why a rain barrel can
Ivy -- 50 gallons
be perfect for your yard or garden.  They can be installed on your home or garage with or without gutters.  We will explain how to calculate the runoff from your roof and how much water you can expect.  You will also learn how to install and maintain your barrel or system of barrels.

All workshop attendees will receive a 20% discount on the barrel of your choice. 
Get the Ivy, 50 gallon barrel, in green or black for $76 (normally $95).  Or the Moby, 65 gallon barrel, for $140 (normally $175).  Or receive a 20% discount on our 150 gallon cistern, $260 (normally $325).

Wooden platforms are available for
Moby -- 65 gallons
an additional cost of $35 and professional installation through
Mike's Rain Barrels can be arranged for any of size system. 

For more information or to register for the workshop, please contact Dana@LRNow.org or call 757-962-5398.  Preregistration is required. 

150 gallon cistern
Guided Bird Walks at Pleasure House Point
July 4, August 1 or September 5
7:30 AM  
 
All walks will be led by LRNow and the Audubon Society.  We will meet at 7:30 AM on Marlin Bay Drive and walk a loop in Pleasure House Point including a stop at the Brock Environmental Center.  The is no fee, but a $5 donation will be appreciated and help offset our costs.
For more information or to register, contact  Dana@LRNow.org or call 757-962-5398.

Chuck Guthrie, Great Egret
Next River Cleanup
Saturday, July 11, 9-Noon
Be Kind with Your Line
Fishing Line Cleanup
To register or for more information: 757-962-5398 or Dana@LRNow.org 
 
Thank you in advance to all the people coming out this weekend to help with Clean the Bay Day cleanups throughout Virginia Beach
including our LRNow crews.
 
       
Contact  Emily@LRNow.org  or go to the event website at HRSustainablelivingexpo.com if your company or organization would like to have a booth at the Fall Festival and Sustainable Living Expo on September 19.
July
Native Plant of the Month:  
Liatris spicata
Coastal Blazingstar 
 
Height: 2-4 feet 
Spread: 3/4 to 1 1/2 feet 
Full Sun  
Flowers are purple 
Good alternative to invasive Purple Loosestrife
Gayfeather is another common name for the
Liatris spicata 
 
  $7 for one gallon size
 
To Order: Contact Dana@LRNow.org
 or 757-962-5398