Earth Month is the perfect opportunity to make a gift & help protect the Elizabeth River! Make a donation of $35+ & you’ll be entered to for a chance to receive a special gift pack including our brand-new logo hat & tote! Do Something Beautiful this month: brnw.ch/21wRNDh

Becoming a River Star Business is the perfect way to get involved! Our team works hard to help find the grants, expertise & resources you need to reduce toxic pollution, improve flood control, & restore crucial wetlands and wildlife habitat. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wRS5e

The Elizabeth River is making a big comeback. Even the wildlife is coming back! But there’s so much more to do. Become a member today, and help save Hampton Roads’ hometown river. Learn more and Do Something Beautiful: brnw.ch/21wScOU

We’re celebrating our appearance on the TODAY this morning with an otter-this-world offer! “Adopt an Otter” today for $45 & get a cute otter plushie & an official adoption certificate 🦦 Help us take another step forward for a clean Elizabeth River: brnw.ch/21wSdBg

Did you miss our appearance on the TODAY this morning? Watch here: brnw.ch/21wSefN Want to see our resilience model in person? Visit us at the Ryan Resilience Lab on Colley Avenue in Norfolk & learn how to prepare for a future of rising tides: brnw.ch/21wSefM

Whether your River Star Homes flag is flying in a native garden, alongside your pet, or next to a weekend cleanup crew, we want to see! The winning photo will be featured in our newsletter & the winner will receive a free rain barrel! See contest rules: brnw.ch/21wSkyt

Once a rare sight on our river, river otters have become symbols of hope for our ongoing restoration efforts. Our Goal: Raise $2,500 through #GiveLocal757 to set up trail cameras that help track otter movements throughout the river! Make a difference: givelocal757.org/organizations/…

Help us raise $2,500 to support Otter Spotter! Your gift will support the addition of trail cameras to track otter movements in the river. By tracking them, we can better understand how to protect them in our recovering river. Donate today: givelocal757.org/organizations/… #GiveLocal757

Give $35 or more during May, and you'll be entered to win a $50 gift card from Lady Fern’s Native Plants 🌼 Your donation will support efforts to provide a welcoming home for river wildlife – from otters & dolphins, to seahorses & pelicans. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wSvYK

Join us on May 17th for a free guided bird walk at Paradise Creek Nature Park! Birding is a wonderful way to connect with nature, reduce stress, improve your mood, and boost your brain power. Learn more, and register today to reserve your spot: brnw.ch/21wSENj

Join us as we celebrate World Otter Day on Saturday, May 31st! Learn about the otters of the Elizabeth River and the amazing recovery of our waters through stories, presentations, tours, crafts, and otterly fantastic programming 🦦 Learn more: brnw.ch/21wSPAz

Donate $50 or more during the month of June & you'll be entered to win an exclusive hat & t-shirt! Your generous donation will support our efforts to provide a welcoming home for river wildlife 🐬 All qualifying donations are eligible to win! Donate today: brnw.ch/21wT8iC

Take a tranquil kayaking adventure through the largest restored wetland in VA! Join us for a guided kayak tour of the fascinating marsh ecosystem at Paradise Creek Nature Park – great for beginners or experienced paddlers 🛶 Learn more & sign up: brnw.ch/21wTan7

Cast your vote in our Flag Photo Contest! The winning photo will be featured in our newsletter & the photographer will receive a free rain barrel to help take their river stewardship even further! Check out our photo submissions & vote for your favorite: brnw.ch/21wTkDb

Celebrate Father's Day with a fishing trip on the Elizabeth River! After years of work cleaning up the river, local wildlife are returning to their native waterways – BoatUS even listed it as one of their top 10 urban angling destinations! 🐟 Learn more: brnw.ch/21wTpFf

Join USACE Wetland Delineator Rowen Schmidt to discover the ecology of the Tidewater Region’s salt marshes & gain hands-on experience learning how climate, geology, & other factors shape these ecosystems. Learn more & register for this event series: brnw.ch/21wTtZZ

Beyond the practical benefits they provide, waterways are a vital element of our rich cultural history. On 7/12 we'll join Nansemond Indian Nation & National Park Service to learn about how the Indigenous peoples of the Chesapeake Bay relied on waterways. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wTGE3

Join us on 7/19 as our educators guide kids ages 5-12 on a bird walk that’s not only educational & packed with fun! This FREE event is perfect for budding ornithologists & nature enthusiasts eager to learn more about our feathered friends. Register today: brnw.ch/21wTIpj

Congrats to our Photo Contest winner: Camille W! Her photo is a great example of how we can be good stewards of our communities & keep our waterways clean. Thanks to everyone who submitted a photo & voted! Become a River Star Home & earn your yard flag: brnw.ch/21wTKfs

Join us for an enlightening and hands-on gardening workshop on Saturday, August 2nd! Luísa Black Ellis, Director of Resilience at Elizabeth River Project, will guide participants through the essentials of climate-resilient gardening. Learn more: brnw.ch/21wUu5x