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Seven projects selected for Virginia’s Recreational Trails Program grants

September 23, 2024Across Our Desk

RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Federal Highway Administration have awarded grants to seven trail projects through the Recreational Trails Program.   The Recreational Trails Program, or RTP, is a federal, matching reimbursement program established to construct and rehabilitate recreational trails and trail-related facilities.     The 2024 projects, representing non-motorized, […]

Virginia announces fifth round of flood preparedness grants

September 12, 2024Across Our Desk

$85 million now available to communities for flood preparedness projects RICHMOND, VA The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has announced the opening of the fifth grant round of the Community Flood Preparedness Fund. Communities across Virginia are invited to apply for $85 million in grants and loans to address the effects of recurrent flooding, […]

Volunteer Park Cleanup at Kiptopeke State Park

February 15, 2024Across Our Desk

EASTERN SHORE, VA.: Help the park staff prepare the campgrounds Kiptopeke State Park will be hosting a Volunteer Park Cleanup on February 24, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. “Lend an extra set of hands to help us clean up and prepare the park for camping season this year,” said Kiptopeke State Park Manager […]

Celebrate Outdoor Exploration Day at Kiptopeke State Park

September 8, 2023Across Our Desk

Experience National Public Lands Day on the Eastern Shore National Public Lands Day is September 23, 2023 and Kiptopeke State Park is celebrating by hosting Outdoor Exploration Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. National Public Lands Day celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use […]

Happening in Cape Charles, VA this Weekend

April 29, 2022Across Our Desk

Two events occurring in Cape Charles this weekend. Arbor Day Celebration: Saturday, April 30, 9 – 12 noon; Strawberry Plaza in Cape Charles; plant giveaway, fun and games for children and adults Blessing of the Worms: the New Roots Youth Garden will be celebrating its annual Blessing of the Worms. Sunday, May 1, 2 – […]

Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps accepting applications

January 7, 2022Across Our Desk

Over 200 opportunities available statewide RICHMOND — Virginia State Parks is seeking qualified candidates to fill Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) summer residential service opportunities across the state. Two three-week programs will be offered this summer. YCC crews will assist Virginia State Parks staff with a range of operational projects including, but not limited to, trail […]

Virginia’s Eastern Shore Master Gardener Accepting Applications for 2022 Master Gardener Class

November 18, 2021Across Our Desk

The Eastern Shore Master Gardener (ESVMG) Program is accepting applications for the 2022 Master Gardener training class. The classes will be held in Painter beginning January 12th and continue every Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. until April 27th, 2022 For more information and the application contact the Eastern Shore of Virginia Gardeners hotline […]

NFWF, EPA Announce Over $3.6 Million in Grants to Restore Maryland Portion of Chesapeake Bay Watershed

October 12, 2021Across Our Desk

Grants awarded to support green infrastructure, tree plantings, oyster habitat WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program today announced over $3.6 million in grants for projects that will protect and restore Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The 18 grants […]

Jay Fleming’s Island Life releases this October

August 20, 2021Across Our Desk

Fleming’s second book documents the Chesapeake’s Smith and Tangier Islands ANNAPOLIS, MD – The environment, culture, and economies of the Smith Island, Maryland and Tangier Island, Virginia—the Chesapeake Bay’s last two inhabited offshore islands—are intimately documented through the lens and dedication of Annapolis-based photographer Jay Fleming in his second book, Island Life, set to be […]

Woman’s Club of Accomack County Spring Indoor Yard Sale

May 24, 2021Across Our Desk

The Woman’s Club of Accomack County will be having their annual Spring Indoor Yard Sale at the clubhouse on Richmond Avenue in Onley on Saturday, June 12 th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please wear masks inside building. This event will be held rain or shine. There will be many items to choose from. […]