Our regular meetings are on held alternating months (Jan, Mar, May, Sept, Nov) on the THIRD Thursday from 7-8:30 pm at Oaklette United Methodist Church, 520 Oaklette Drive, Chesapeake, Va. 23325. Most months we also plan a hands-on activity to help improve our neighborhood. We'd love to have you join us!
Future Meetings and Events
Saturday, October 10: Second Saturday Hike @ Indian River Park
- 8:30 am to 10 am
- Location: Indian River Park entrance at Rokeby Ave. and Main St. (2003 Rokeby Ave.)
- Join us for a hike along the nature trail and through the park. Learn about the history of the park, the native trees and plants in this century old forest on the Indian River flood plain, and its value to maintaining the health of local butterfly, bird, and wildlife populations. Note: the forest trail has uneven surfaces and minor elevation changes.
- Please pre-register at https://forms.gle/N8WUZRQTNDGfZ82LA (suggested but not required)
- 9 am to Noon
- Location: Indian River Park 2003 Rokeby Ave.
- It is time for our fall gardening at Indian River Park. We'll be tending to the native plant garden at the park entrance, including weeding, mulching and preparing the garden for the winter. We may also do some trail work, pruning, weeding, and cleanup.
- Please wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and bring work gloves. Long pants are recommended. If you can, bring shovels, rakes, pruners, saws and other gardening tools. We'll have water and snacks available. We also always encourage folks to bring their own water in reusable bottles to minimize use of plastic bottles and cans.
- Participants under 18 years of age must have adult supervision.
- Please pre-register at https://forms.gle/EjFwJVLx81Woqsix7 (suggested but not required)
- 7 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location: Oaklette United Methodist Church, 520 Oaklette Drive
- Speaker: Our guest speaker will be Kim Sudderth. Ms. Sudderth is Policy Director for Virginia Interfaith Power & Light, CEO for Grass Roots Organizers (gRo), and the current chair of the Norfolk Planning Commission. She will be talking to us about Environmental Justice.
- All are welcome. We'll also have the latest community news and updates! There will be light refreshments.
