Sat, September 10 -- Paddle Fest and Cookout
(Rain Date -- Sun, Sept 11)
Sat, September 17 -- Cleanup at Scarborough Square Sat, September 24 -- VA Beach Master Gardeners Fall Festival AREC, Diamond Springs Rd. Sat, Oct 1 -- Bird & Plant Walk, PHP, 7:30 AM Sun, Oct 2 -- River Cleanup at Pleasure House Point Sat, Oct 8 -- Shellfish Co Seafood Festival Thurs, October 20 -- City Council Candidates Forum6:30-8:30 PMSat, October 22 -- FALL FESTIVAL
Sat, Nov 5 -- Bird and Plant Walk at PHP, 7:30 AM Sat, Nov 19 -- Cleanup at Potters Road and Lynnhaven Parkway call 757-962-5398
|
|
|
River Cleanups
Three Fall Cleanups
All are 9 AM- Noon
 All hands are needed to help with three river cleanups scheduled for this fall: Sat, Sept. 17 in the Scarborough Square neighborhood Sun, Oct 2 at Pleasure House Point Sat, Nov 19 at Potters Road and Lynnhaven Parkway For more information or to register for any of these cleanups email Dana@LRNow.org or call our office at 757-962-5398. |
Witchhazel |
Virginia Environmental Assembly
September 9 & 10Bringing together conservation leaders from across Virginia, the Environmental Assembly provides a forum for discussion on key environmental issues and an opportunity to strategize with like-minded individuals about the best ways to tackle threats to our natural environment.
This year's Assembly, scheduled Friday, September 9 through Saturday, September 10 in Charlottesville, VA, will feature a lively evening reception with state legislators and local elected officials; plenty of educational workshops; morning breakout sessions; and engaging field trips, See you there!
|
Donate or
Become a Member Today
Renew your membership and help us continue all of these great programs.
Call our office for more information about contributing to LRNow's work,
757-962-5398,
or email Karen@LRNow.org
|
|
Paddle Fest
End the Summer and Move into Fall with This Fun Learning Opportunity for the Whole Family
Several Ways to Enjoy the
Lynnhaven Paddle Fest
Saturday, September 10th
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
(Rain Date: Sunday, September 11th)
$40 per person for paddling events, cookout, and event tee shirt
Kayak Into History Tour
Kayak into History for a trip back in time to several historic sites along the Western Branch of the Lynnhaven River. A historian will accompany the trip as will skilled kayak guides.(2 hour tour)
Bring your own kayak or canoe. Limited to 20 people
Ebbing Tide Eco Tour
Have you wanted to try out a paddle board? Join this tour for an informative tour of the beautiful Lynnhaven. The calm waters of Pleasure House Creek offer a peaceful and relaxing saltwater marsh to explore. Enjoy seeing a kingfisher catch its next meal or identify critters in our habitat cubes located throughout the wetland. (2 hour tour) Paddleboards will be provided. Limited to 9 people
|
Bird and Plant Walks
At Pleasure House Point, October 1 & November 5 Early birds really do have the best chance of seeing birds and native pleants. Join us at 7:30 AM at the Brock Environmental Center for an interesting guided walk at Pleasure House Point. Bring a water bottle and your binoculars and be ready for a lovely morning. There is no change for this program, but we appreciate your registering so we know how many people to expect. Register with Dana@LRNow.org. |
Notes From Our Members
Happy Butterfly News
 |
| | Photo by Brent James |
After finding a dozen baby black swallowtail caterpillars on my parsley in my herb garden, and after reading that generally only 1 or 2 out of 100 survive to become butterflies, I decided to stack the deck in their favor and brought my pot of parsley into my sun room so they could grow safe from predators.We monitored their growth and life phases regularly, and I am pleased to report that so far 9 of the 12 original caterpillars have made it to full adulthood and are now flying in the wild.It was always a bit like Christmas morning when I would go downstairs to find that another green cocoon had morphed into a beautiful butterfly.This male in the picture was especially tame and crawled around on my hand for several minutes. He listened attentively while I gave himsome pointers on flying and on life in general. And then off he wentinto the wild blue yonder.
Brent James
If you have an interesting observation or story to share, please send it to Karen@LRNow.org. Thank you.
|
|
City Council Candidates Forum
Thursday, October 20
Mark your calendar for our City Council and Mayoral Candidates Forum.
Oberndorf Central Library Auditorium
Thursday, October 20th
6:30-8:30 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM
|
|
August Native Plant of the Month
Hamemalis virginiana
Witchhazel
Height: 15-20 feet
Spread: 15-20 feet
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Moist, Acidic, Medium-Well Drained
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant, Yellow
Bloom Time: October - December
The bark and leaves of Witchhazel have
medicinal properties and can be used to produce
a topical astringent.1 gallon is $30 and 3 gallon is $50
|
|
