Join us for fun on the Nansemond River. 3-5pm interactive explore stations at the waterfront 5pm Sunset Reception for members, partners and volunteers!
Grab a friend and join us to learn about local oysters and create your own oyster painting. Lead my local artist Les Hall and family, it will be an evening of fun, snacks, sips and friends! FREE Registrations, donations accepted :) Sign Up today space is limited! https://forms.gle/DipdK7fawXLi9EgNA
Join us at the Riverfront Club House to hear more about PFAS forever chemicals in our local waterways, and what we can do.
Volunteer to help guide school aged children through 8 education stations to explore our local salt marsh marine life and water quality.
Nature nature needs you! But the day after “election day” YOU NEED NATURE! We challenge you to GO OUTSIDE and behold the beauty, benefits, and inspiration on November 6! Find a Park HERE
Don’t waste Day Light Savings Time! We are kicking off the Suffolk Sunset Challenge! We have great sunsets in Suffolk! Go find one! Send pics to bcross.nrpa@gmail.com or share to our social media!
An immersive education experience for 200 students every day! Volunteers needed! No experience necessary, you must be a verified volunteer! email bcross.nrpa@gmail.com for more info!
The NRPA Board of Directors meets twice annually. If you are interested in helping to lead our cause connect with bcross.nrpa@gmail.com
Join other church leaders and volunteers who want to take a stand and engage others in caring for the beauty around us.
The Nansemond Indian Nation will present on their projects for water quality and shoreline restoration on the Nansemond River.
Speakers:
Councilor Nikki Bass is the Nansemond Indian Nation's Tribal Council Vice Chair and Historian
Environmental Program Manager, Cameron Bruce
Join us for a great day of local art, native plants and lots of creative vendors. Stop by to let your little ones see and touch local critters and make oyster art!
This is a program designed for middle school students to reach all 7th graders in Suffolk with a fun, educational, hands-on expereince in our local watershed. We thank our education partners; Suffolk River Heritage, Suffolk Public Schools and the City of Suffolk.
NRPA has created a native plant demonstration site to act as a filter location to the Nansemond River. This garden is inside Sleepy Hole Park, located near the pier entrance. We welcome community volunteers each month to help tend to the site and enjoy the natural beauty of cultivation. Fun for all ages, you will be renewed through growing and pruning and creating something good in our community!
NRPA has created a native plant demonstration site to act as a filter location to the Nansemond River. This garden is inside Sleepy Hole Park, located near the pier entrance. We welcome community volunteers each month to help tend to the site and enjoy the natural beauty of cultivation. Fun for all ages, you will be renewed through growing and pruning and creating something good in our community! Join Us! bcross.nrpa@gmail.com
The Education Committee will present the Watershed Explorers Program to each of the 11 Suffolk Public Elementary Schools. This presentation includes four stations to experience hands on learning with local oysters, living critters from local waters, mapping skills and search and find activities. If you are interested in volunteering with this program contact bcross.nrpa@gmail.com
NRPA represents Suffolk and the Nansemond River Watershed at the 2024 General Assembly. Our focus is water quality and resilience issues. To read more connect here
Topic: Wildlife Rehabilitation Program - Birds Along our Waterways - in Addition to the Presenter, Live Native Owls and Red Tail Hawks will participate.
Volunteers will have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the view of the Nansemond River while helping with pruning and redesigning/expanding the walking path.
Eclipse Location - Presenter: Skip Stiles Executive Director, Wetlands Watch.
Bennetts Creek Park - Seeking Volunteers
Bennetts Creek Park - Seeking Volunteers
Chuckatuck Creek reef. 8400 Cherry Point Road - Seeking Volunteers
Hoffler Creek reef. 6764 Burbage Landing Circle - Seeking Volunteers
7th grade program, all 5 Suffolk Public Middle Schools - Seeking Volunteers
Sleepy Hole Park, near the pier.
