March
Saturday, March 14, 12 pm - 4 pm - English Ivy Removal at Weyanoke
English ivy is more than just a vine—it chokes trees, weakens ecosystems, and makes our neighborhoods more vulnerable to storms. But together, we can fight back! Join the Chesapeake Action Climate Network (CCAN) 757 Climate Action Team for a hands-on ivy removal action to protect Norfolk’s trees. No experience needed—we’ll provide training and tools!📍 Weyanoke Bird and Wildflower Sanctuary, 1509 Armistead Bridge Rd, Norfolk, VA 23507A few hours of your time = a huge impact for our local environment! 🌎 Sign up today and be part of the solution. RSVP Page: https://act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/93691/data/1
Wednesday, March 18, 7:30pm - Monthly Meeting - Clean Virginia Waterways
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE : Our March meeting will be at
New Life Metropolitan Community Church 1000 Sunset Drive Norfolk.
Our speaker for March is Christina Trapani, the executive Director of Virginia clean waterways.Christina will be talking about Clean Virginia Waterways, a state-wide, non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the health of Virginia’s waterways through collaborative leadership, plastic pollution and marine debris prevention, and advocacy for a sustainable future. During this presentation, you will learn about the sources of marine debris, the impacts on human health, wildlife, and the environment, and the solutions Clean Virginia Waterways is involved in. These solutions include co-leading the implementation of the Virginia Marine Debris Reduction Plan, organizing the International Coastal Cleanup in Virginia, conducting research and educating the public with our outreach programs. We will end with a list of actions: "What can you do?"
Christina worked with stranded sea turtles and marine mammals with the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, where she repeatedly witnessed the impacts of marine debris on the animals she worked with and the beaches she worked on. She led her first International Coastal Cleanup in 2002 and in 2008 started Eco Maniac Company, a retail business that offers reusable alternatives to single-use plastics. Eventually, Christina started working as a marine debris researcher and consultant to organizations such as the Virginia Aquarium and Clean Virginia Waterways. She’s been involved in several litter research, prevention and education projects in Virginia including a statewide marine debris monitoring program, a balloon litter monitoring program, and a litter prevention and education program called Keep It Beachy Clean. Her proudest accomplishment is helping to make releasing balloons illegal in Virginia. In September 2024, Christina became the Executive Director of Clean Virginia Waterways and looks forward to continuing her work on plastic pollution.
Saturday, March 21, 8:00am - Regular monthly bird walk - Weyanoke Sanctuary
The sanctuary is open once a month for a guided bird walk, except during our summer break (June, July, August). The sanctuary is located at 1509 Armistead Bridge Road in the West Ghent neighborhood in Norfolk. From Hampton Blvd. turn west onto Gates Avenue. Follow to the end of Gates, turn right onto Armistead Bridge Road and follow a short distance. The Sanctuary gate is on the left. There is plenty of parking by the field on the right.
To check out recent and past sightings at the sanctuary go to its eBird Hotspot site at https://ebird.org/hotspot/L469614
Sunday, March 29 - Field Trip - Hog Island Wildlife Management Area
ID and Permit required to enter area. See trip details on our Field Trip page
April
Saturday, April 4 - Field Trip - Great Dismal Swamp - Washington Ditch
See trip details on our Field Trip page
May
Saturday, May 16 - Field Trip - West Neck Natural Area
Note: this trip will be kid-friendly. See trip details on our Field Trip page