NAPS Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship

The NAPS Spring Highway Cleanup crew (from left): Mike Ahart, Estrella Cruz, Don Imbur, Alice Imbur, Jeff Kuver, Martha Tallent, Kathleen Ennen, LaToya Bunns-Bea, Jen Sagan, Thom Ennen, Victoria Jett, Sadie Wirt, John Scherbenske, Michelle Scherbenske, Larkin Rea, Sharon Flick, James Scripture, Lee Flick, Denez Yancey, and Bob Yancey, and Claudia St. John (not shown). A crew of 21 volunteers cleared the roadsides and gullies during the Northumberland Association for Progressi

A beautiful day greeted hundreds of visitors to the 11th Annual Earth Day Festival in Heathsville, Saturday, April 25, 2025, with dozens of exhibits, demonstrations, displays and activities. The event was free and open to the public. Hosted by NAPS (Northumberland Association for Progressive Stewardship) and The Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center in conjunction with the first Heathsville Farmers Market of the season, the eco-friendly event celebrated the Northern Neck’s natur

Congratulations to NAPS' Andy Sitison and Mike Ahart for being named Volunteer River Counties "Volunteers of the Month!" Many thanks to Chris Wright of 101.7 BAY FM and Bill Michaels of 104.9 WIGO Country for the on-air interviews Monday morning! Watch the video of the 101.7 BAY FM interview here or on Facebook. On a related note, Andy was also named VIMS "Volunteer of the Year!" Read Mike Ahart and Andy Sitison's Stories of Service on the Volunteer River Counties website.

The NAPS Fall Highway Cleanup crew (from left): Mike Ahart, Alice Imbur, Darnell Jayne, Shauna McCranie, Jack Yunker, Robin Blake, Mary Martha Stewart, Don Imbur, Martha Tallent, Laura Stone, and Bonnie Reif (not shown). A crew of 11 volunteers cleared the roadsides and gullies during the NAPS Fall Highway Cleanup, Sunday, October 5th. Fourteen large bags of trash plus several oversized items were removed from Route 200 between Wicomico Church and the Glebe Point Bridge to be

With clear skies and calm seas, 52 volunteers helped to remove trash from Cockrells Creek during the 2025 NAPS Creek Cleanup, Sunday,...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : September 1, 2025 CONTACT: Mike Ahart, president stewardship@NAPSva.org Coalition of more than 40 local...

A warm, windy day greeted hundreds of visitors to the 10th Annual Earth Day Festival in Heathsville, Saturday, April 19, 2025, with...

12 volunteers cleared the roadsides and gullies during the Spring 2024 NAPS Highway Cleanup

One day after Tropical Storm Ophelia brought high winds and storm surge through the area, 53 volunteers teamed up to remove trash from...

We’ll get fueled up at noon with a free lunch for all participants, then we’ll clean up the shorelines of the Lower Great Wicomico River...