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, February 7, 2026: Birding Walk @ Lake by Indian River Civic Campus
- From 8:30 am to 10:30 am
- Location: Meet at the Indian River Community Center, 2250 Old Greenbrier Rd.
- We're doing our annual birding walk a week early this year. Join us for a guided bird walk around the lake between the Indian River Community/Rec Center and the High School.
- Previous years we've been treated with seeing Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Bluebirds, various species of woodpeckers, and a large variety of waterfowl on the lake.
- We'll have some binoculars and a spotting scope, but do bring your own if you have some!
- Please pre-register at https://forms.gle/fzyoJdQPuZKdSPvw8. Suggested but not required.
Weed Warrior Wednesday - Feb 4, 11, and 25 @ Indian River Park
- From 1 pm to 3 pm
- Location: Indian River Park entrance at Rokeby Ave. and Main St. (2003 Rokeby Ave.)
- Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism is leading Weed Warrior Wednesday volunteer events at Indian River Park in February to remove invasive plants in the park.
- Please bring your own work gloves, water bottle, snack, sunscreen, bug spray, and other items you may need for all of the activities listed below. Please wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes and dress for the conditions. These activities are for ages 14 and up.
- Please see sign up instructions at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c4aacae2eaaf58-fall
Saturday, March 14: Second Saturday Hike @ Indian River Park
- 8:30 am to 10:30 am
- Location: Indian River Park entrance
at Rokeby Ave. and Main St. (2003 Rokeby Ave.) which is located just south of Military Highway, i.e. across Military Highway from the Fire Station. - 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/1pPAdMYFQCg1nXGW6 (suggested but not required)
Thursday, March 19: Monthly Meeting - Jim Lang on Waterfront Law
- 7 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location: Oaklette United Methodist Church, 520 Oaklette Drive
- Our guest speaker will be Jim Lang on Waterfront Law
- All are welcome. We'll also have the latest community news and updates! There will be light refresh
