Earth Day & Volunteer Week
The Tides Inn sees itself as a small part of the environmental efforts underway in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay region. If more businesses and residents join together, our crucial ecosystem will thrive for generations to come. To coincide with National Volunteer Week (April 14-20) and Earth Day (April 22), the Tides Inn is hosting spring events open to the public, as well as a new ecology experience for its resort guests:
Saturday, April 20, 9am-12pm
In honor of Earth Day, join the Tides Inn horticulturist, Matt Little, and ecologist, Will Smiley, who will be leading volunteers in three activities: planting wetland grasses, planting a large tree and helping build the oyster reef. While this is a free activity, please email Jennifer Benedict to register. Water and light snacks will be provided to volunteers. Dress in clothing you don’t mind getting dirty!
Ecology Experience
Rappahannock Revival: Voluntourism at the Tides Inn
The Tides Inn has launched a new “voluntourism” program in which guests volunteer while in residence at the resort – in collaboration with our environmental partner, Friends of Rappahannock (FOR). This nonprofit organization was crucial in our shoreline restoration project, which created the Shoreline Trail, oyster reef and new habitats for wildlife.
Guided by a representative from FOR or our resident ecologist, guests may participate in a variety of activities, such as plant trees or wetland grasses in our area’s waterways. This experience, which reduces erosion and increases habitat for wildlife and aquatic life, will begin in April 2023 and is weather dependent.
This experience is for resort guests only and costs $200 per person, including a picnic lunch and round trip transportation. A portion of proceeds for each voluntourism experience sold will benefit FOR. With a maximum of six guests, a two-week advance booking is required for this tour.
To learn more or make a reservation, please contact Jim Guttau.