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, 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.)
- 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 speaking on Waterfront Law. He will discuss Waterfront Property Owner Rights and Responsibilities, including aspects of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (CPBA).
- We will also have a short business meeting to adopt our budget for the coming year.
- All are welcome. We'll also have the latest community news and updates! There will be light refreshments.
Saturday, March 21, 2026: Adopt-A-Road Cleanup
- 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.
- Join us for our quarterly cleanup along Indian River Road and at Blue Heron Landing Park.
- 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 clean up 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. We will have water and snacks, but we also always encourage folks to bring their own water in reusable bottles to minimize the use of plastic bottles. Participants under 18 years of age must have adult supervision.
- Please pre-register at https://forms.gle/G32PjVyWr9Vvbb98A (suggested but not required)
Saturday, March 28, 2026: Great American Cleanup around Indian River Civic Campus
- From 9 AM to 11 AM
- Meet at Indian River Library parking lot, 2320 Old Greenbrier Rd
- We're teaming up with the Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council to do the Great American Cleanup at the Indian River Civic Campus and the lake.
- Please wear closed-toe shoes, a hat, and bring work gloves and other items that may be useful. We will have water and snacks, but we also always encourage folks to bring their own water in reusable bottles to minimize the use of plastic bottles. Participants under 18 years of age must have adult supervision.
- Please pre-register at https://forms.gle/WbnYxokrDcwRma6t8 (suggested but not required)
