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09/05/2026

It's spider season!🕷

One of our front yard residents at the LRNow office was spotted enjoying a late breakfast recently.🕸

Have you seen any spiders in your yard lately? Comment with your pics!📷

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

We've been bashing mosquitoes recently, but Brenda Street wrote to remind us that they do have a redeeming factor. Mosquitoes are pollinators and feed on nectar like other pollinators in the garden.

Another tip while we're at it: Richard Jeffers wrote to say that you can buy bags of mosquito dunk granules. Sprinkle them in small areas like lawn chair seats or among, say, fallen leaves if you want to make sure there's no mosquito larvae growing up there.

📷Photo Credit: NWF Blog

09/04/2026

🌊 What can 3 hours accomplish? More than you might think.

At one LRNow waterway cleanup, volunteers can remove 1,000+ pounds of debris from our waterways!💪

Join us for a special cleanup in celebration of International Coastal Cleanup Day, in partnership with The Junkluggers of Southside Hampton Roads. They’ll be collecting e-waste at the event so old electronics can be safely recycled and toxic tech stays out of our landfills. ♻️

Grab some friends and come make a difference!

🗓Saturday, Sept. 19
⏰9 a.m. to noon
📍1201 Old Clubhouse Rd
🔗https://x.gldn.io/uyt4QptaE4b

09/03/2026

This made our day. 💚

A community member took the time to write to The Virginian-Pilot about LRNow’s work and our annual report, and we’re so grateful for the kind words.

At Lynnhaven River NOW, we work to protect and restore Virginia Beach’s waterways and natural areas. It means a lot to know that our efforts are being noticed and appreciated.

We’re proud to be part of a community that cares so deeply about our environment.

Thank you. 🌊🌿💙

P.S. Want to see what we’ve been up to? Our annual report is available at lynnhavenrivernow.org/news/

Lynnhaven River NOW works with residents, businesses, faith communities, schools, and community leaders to restore and protect our Virginia Beach waterways.

09/02/2026

During our last monthly cleanup, 11 carts were removed from Thalia Creek and a blockage was discovered that was too difficult to clear by kayak. Staff and a couple volunteers cleared 6 additional carts and a bicycle from the old railroad bridge.

In the month of August on a small stretch of Thalia Creek approximately 1 ton of trash was removed!

09/01/2026

Wendell Berry spent his life reminding us that our well-being is deeply connected to the well-being of the natural world.

A farmer, poet, writer, and conservationist, his work centered on the relationship between land, nature and community. He advocated for sustainable agriculture and his words encouraged generations to slow down, pay attention, and care for the places we call home.

Today we honor his life and legacy.

09/01/2026

Bag it, pump it, and tow it away. Another abandoned and derelict vessel disposed of properly.

08/31/2026

When is standing water not standing water? That's one of the questions when it comes to controlling mosquitoes. Odd places to look for standing water is another.

This week's Nature Notes is edition two on becoming your own mosquito company:https://www.lynnhavenrivernow.org/naturenotes/

08/30/2026

🚪Front door visitor of the week! This giant leaf-footed bug visited LRNow's Pearl Home Manager, Terri Gorman, recently.

🤓Fun fact: it's harmless to people, just a plant feeder!🌿