Volunteers Needed for Great Dismal Swamp Wildlife Refuge Boardwalk Project

The Great Dismal Swamp Wildlife Refuge is currently constructing a boardwalk path in the refuge. The current project is approximately 75% complete and the refuge is attempting to complete the project by the end of this winter. Volunteers are needed to complete the project.

Community engagement is paramount to the … Read more

Fall 2016 Nansemond River Cleanup Event

Early Saturday morning, November 5, 2016, our members were joined by volunteers from Nansemond River Preservation Alliance (NRPA) for our second River Clean- up event.  Also participating were employees and family members from the Sev1Tech company.

A total of 54 volunteers participated.  The focus of this event was cleaning … Read more

September 2016 Banquet and Award Presentations

The chapter’s annual banquet was held on September 21st, 2016. Attendees enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Among other festivities during the evening, the Chapter Tobin Award and the IWLA National Website Award were presented.

There is only one Tobin Award given in each chapter each year. … Read more