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Environmental Stewardship Programs
Adopt a needy area in Virginia Beach! Get the family or a group of friends together to make Virginia Beach clean and beautiful throughout the year. Areas available for adoption include: highways, roadways, parks, trails, spots and waterways. This is a two-year adoption with a minimum of six cleanups per year.
Make a positive impact on our environment! This group of environmentally responsible teens creates projects that make a difference in our parks, neighborhoods, and schools. Meetings are held monthly (locations vary), with projects identified by the team. Previous projects have included cleanups, participating in the Virginia Aquarium’s dolphin count, and conducting a dumpster dive.
The Storm Drain Marker Program was implemented to help increase public awareness of the environmental effects of dumping in storm drains and their contribution to water pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, Back Bay and the ocean. Currently there are over 30,000 storm drains to be marked in Virginia Beach, so we encourage volunteers to assist in this much needed project.
Events
Volunteer for this three-hour Saturday cleanup which will be happening all around the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries each year, on the first Saturday in June. Register at
cbf.org or call 385-0472.
Family Fishing Clinic
Saturday, June 2 | 8:30 am - 1 pm | Munden Point Park |
#105920
Help your child tackle the basics of angling Virginia’s waters at one of our free family fishing clinics. You and your child will team up with experienced fishermen for guided instruction beginning fishing skills. Held twice a year.
Witness winter wildlife all around Virginia Beach, whether it's following fascinating bird activity, spectacular whale sightings or the musings of harbor seals near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Learn what is takes to properly observe and identify wildlife.
Refresh your approach to making our world a healthier place with various exhibits, displays and activities that will give you a chance to discover and explore effective and convenient ways to green your lifestyle.
Outdoor Classes
New Programs
Fishing: Evening CastAge 6 - 15 | Get out and get fishing! Check out some of our local fishing spots and reel in the big one. Rods, bait and tackle included. | $5
June 27 | 6:30 - 8 pm | Stumpy Lake Natural Area | #106997
July 18 | 6:30 - 8 pm | Lake Lawson/Lake Smith |
#106998August 15 |
6:30 - 8 pm | Carolanne Farms Park | #106999
Archery GamesSaturday, August 18 | 10 am - 12 pm | Kempsville Recreation Center |
#107002Age 10 & up | Come test your skills and see if you have what it takes to succeed at our Archery Games. Could you be the next Katniss Everdeen? All participants must have attended an "Intro to Archery" or "Archery Basics" course and be proficient in range rules, whistle commands and handling equipment. | $18