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Preserving and Protecting Mathews County’s priceless natural resources is the mission of the Mathews Land Conservancy. We are dedicated to making the area’s waterways and natural lands accessible to the entire community and its visitors, so that all can enjoy the very qualities that make Mathews County a natural resource.Every MLC initiative is driven by preservation, education, and conservation

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The MLC needs YOUR help to accomplish our goals of protecting and preserving Mathews’ natural lands and resources. Your tax deductible contribution will allow us to obtain, manage and protect crucial lands for the benefit of Mathews County residents and visitors.

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2010 Calendar of Events at Williams Wharf Landing

  • Daily - Sunrise to Sunset - The Mathews Land Conservancy would like to invite individuals with engineless watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, small sailboats, and rowing shells, to launch from Williams Wharf Landing and enjoy the beautiful East River! We also have dock fishing available (in permitted areas only) - be sure to bring your license. Groups of 16 or more, please call Lynda at 804-725-9685 to reserve the Wharf for your event.
  • April 3 - 8 a.m.-4 p.m. - Tidewater Regatta - $5 Parking fee - Mathews High School crew regatta open to the public; food available
  • April 17 - 8 a.m.-4 p.m. - Tidewater Regatta - $5 Parking fee - Mathews High School crew regatta open to the public; food available
  • May 1 - 8 a.m.-4 p.m. - 23rd Annual MHS Regatta - $5 parking fee - Mathews High School crew regatta open to the public; food available
  • May 15 - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Bike Virginia's Tour de Chesapeake - visit www.bikechesapeake.org for more information
  • June-August - Mobjack Rowing Association hosts summer rowing camps for all levels, novice to competitive - open to ages 12 and up - Contact Tim Ulsaker at 804-693-5160 for more information
  • June 25 - 6:30-9 p.m. - Summer Sunset Concert by Susan Greenbaum - $15/person - food available for purchase or bring your own picnic - cash bar available, no outside alcohol please - Contact Lynda Greve at 804-725-9685 or mclc@3bubbas.com for ticket information
  • June-August - Summer YMCA Sailing Camps - Details TBA
  • September 19 - Noon-4 p.m. - 4th Annual L. Wayne Hudgins Wharf to Wharf Swim - a 1400 meter open water swim across the East River from Williams Wharf to Hicks Wharf and back - swimmers must have $100 minimum sponsorships to swim - Contact Lynda Greve at 804-725-9685 or mclc@3bubbas.com or visit www.mathewslandconservancy.com
  • October 2010 (Date TBA) - 7 a.m.-noon - Bobby Stewart Benefit Triathlon - visit www.wareacademy.org/BSWR.htm for more information
  • November 25 - 7-10 a.m. - Turkey Trot - 4 mile run/walk/bike from Mathews High School to Williams Wharf - please bring a canned good for Hands Across Mathews - Contact Lynda Greve at 804-725-9685 or mclc@3bubbas.com for more information
  • December 24 - 8-10 a.m. - Annual Christmas Eve Row - open to all MHS and MRA crew alumnae

To participate, help, reserve or for more information call the Mathews Land Conservancy at 804 725-9685 or email at mclc@3bubbas.com
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