Native Trail and Arboretum Work Day
Join us at Sleepy Hole Park at the Native Garden Trail and Arboretum! There is something for everyone0 mulch, weed, weed whack, maintaining a beautiful native space for our community to explore and grow habitat!
River Talk Harbourview
Join us for this active workshop to give purpose to your garden!
Nature Night at New Realm Brewing in Suffolk
Enjoy our local environment and our local brews! Join us for Nature Night at New Realm Brewing. Live River Critters, River Trivia, and History. Support Nansemond River Preservation Alliance! 5p-8pm 6pm Learn about the State of the Nansemond River and our best River Keepers! See you there, or contact Beth@cleanmyrivers.com for more information!
NRPA ECO CAMP-July 29 2026 or July 30, 2026
We are excited to provide NRPA Eco-Camps to rising 4th graders- high schoolers who are interested in their local enivironment. To learn more and save your spot, Pleaser Register at this link!
Questions? contact Beth - beth@cleanmyrivers.com
RIVER TALK- 2026 State of The Nansemond River Report
Join us to review the bi-annual State of the River Report for the Nansemond River Watershed. Learn what’s happening in your local environment.
6:30pm Refreshments
7PM Program
RIVER FEST
Join us for fun on the Nansemond River. 3-5pm interactive explore stations at the waterfront 5pm Sunset Reception for members, partners and volunteers!
Paint Night River Chat
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
River Chat
Join us at the Riverfront Club House to hear more about PFAS forever chemicals in our local waterways, and what we can do.
Marsh Field Study
Volunteer to help guide school aged children through 8 education stations to explore our local salt marsh marine life and water quality.
Suffolk Nature Day
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
Suffolk Sunset Challenge- Begins!
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!
Salt Marsh Field Study
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!
NRPA Board of Directors Meeting
The NRPA Board of Directors meets twice annually. If you are interested in helping to lead our cause connect with bcross.nrpa@gmail.com
Creation Care Church Council
Join other church leaders and volunteers who want to take a stand and engage others in caring for the beauty around us.
NRPA River Talk
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
Suffolk Earth and Arts Festival Booth
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!
Salt Marsh Field Trips At Bennetts Creek
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.
Community Clean Up Day
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!
Community Clean Up Day
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
Suffolk Elementary Schools Presentations
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
Water Advocacy Day
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
River Talk, 6:30 PM Social, 7:00 PM Program Free and Open to the Public!! 8881 Eclipse Dr, Suffolk
Topic: Wildlife Rehabilitation Program - Birds Along our Waterways - in Addition to the Presenter, Live Native Owls and Red Tail Hawks will participate.
NRPA Demonstration Site, Sleepy Hole Park, Satuday, Feb 25, 9:00 - 11:00AM
Volunteers will have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the view of the Nansemond River while helping with pruning and redesigning/expanding the walking path.
River Talk
Eclipse Location - Presenter: Skip Stiles Executive Director, Wetlands Watch.