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, September 13, 2025: 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/PXjRyeGSYLydZJgp6 (suggested but not required)
Thursday, September 18, 2025: Monthly Meeting - Clean Virginia Waterways
- 7 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location: Oaklette United Methodist Church, 520 Oaklette Drive
- Our guest speaker will be Christina Trapani, Program Director for Clean Virginia Waterways about pollution prevention, education, and stewardship activities. Christina is also the founder and owner of Eco Maniac, a retail store for eco-friendly items including alternatives to single-use plastics, waste-free and plastic-free and Fair Trade goods.
- All are welcome. We'll also have the latest community news and updates! There will be light refreshments for the meeting.
Saturday, September 20, 2025: International Coastal Cleanup - Blue Heron Landing Park
- From 9 AM to 11:30 am
- Meet at Lilac Avenue and Indian River Road. Park along Lilac Avenue by the Norfolk Highlands Primary School.
- We need your help for our fall cleanup at Blue Heron Landing Park and around Oaklette Bridge. Join us for a few hours to clean the shoreline and along Indian River Road.
- We are also asking all business owners along Indian River Road - and everywhere really - to make sure they sweep up in front of their storefronts as part of the effort. And if you can't make it out for our organized cleanup please take 15 minutes and cleanup the street and ditches in front of your home; pass the word to your neighbors!
- For our main cleanup on Indian River Road, the city will provide garbage bags and orange safety vests. Please wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and bring work gloves and other items that may be useful. Participants under 18 years of age must have adult supervision.
- Please pre-register at https://forms.gle/FELP36mtMesJaiiF8 (suggested but not required)
