Live staking is a streambank stabilization technique that uses dormant tree and shrub cuttings to reduce sediment load in rivers. RCA has ~250 live stakes to plant along Meadowcreek near the Meadowcreek Gardens, to help revegetate the incised streambank. RCA will provide all needed tools and instruction on-site. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers should [...]

Join RCA for an evening of exploring the frogs, toads, and other critters that live in the Scheier Ponds in Fluvanna County. End the evening with s’mores around the campfire. This is a drop-in event, but RSVPs are appreciated. RCA will provide nets and identification materials. Bring a headlamp or flashlight and please wear close-toed [...]