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SUMMARY:Kid*Vention!
DESCRIPTION:This year\, RCA will be attending Kid*Vention\, an interactive and educational event hosted by the Virginia Discovery Museum\, and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers interested in teaching kids and their families about how RCA monitors the river and protects important habitat. \nVolunteers in the first shift will help RCA staff set up the table and games. Volunteers in the second shift will help RCA staff break down the table at the end of the day. We will bring different simple\, interactive activities to engage children at the event. No prior education experience is needed. \nSign up for the first shift! \nSign up for the second shift!
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/kidvention-2/
LOCATION:Ting Pavilion\, 700 E Main Street\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T203000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Frogs\, Toads\, and Other Pond Critters
DESCRIPTION:Join Rivanna Conservation Alliance for an evening of frog\, toad\, and other pond critter identification at Scheier Natural Area in Fluvanna County. This is a drop-in event where we will have knowledgeable volunteers stationed around the ponds to teach visitors a bit about pond ecology\, all while listening to our choir of frogs! \nNo flip flops! Closed-toe shoes that are okay to get muddy are recommended. A headlamp or flashlight\, a camera\, and curiosity are necessary. We highly recommend that you arrive before the sun sets 7:37pm to get a lay of the land before it is dark. \nWe will end the evening with s’mores around the campfire near the Education Pavillion at Scheier Natural Area. \nThis is a free event\, though donations to the Scheier Natural Area will be gratefully accepted.
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/an-evening-with-frogs-toads-and-other-pond-critters/
LOCATION:Scheier Natural Area\, 917 Long Acre Rd\, Palmyra\, VA\, 22963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210510
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SUMMARY:Rivanna RiverFest
DESCRIPTION:The Rivanna RiverFest started in 2019 as a community celebration of the Rivanna River\, hosted by multiple groups. This year\, the Rivanna RiverFest will run for more than a week (May 1-9) and include a range of activities. Most require advanced registration and spots are very limited\, so sign-up soon. The Rivanna River Race registration is separate (deadline is April 30!). Some activities\, like our Pop-up Watershed Education tables\, do not require registration. Look for these in City Parks on both weekends! \nWe look forward to celebrating the Rivanna River with you in 2021! \nhttps://htru.io/RnDk
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/rivanna-riverfest-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Cleanup,Conservation Project,Education,Water Monitoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200208T150000
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SUMMARY:Kid*Vention
DESCRIPTION:Strap on your goggles and slip into your lab coat for the 21st annual Kid*Vention\, the Virginia Discovery Museum‘s celebration of everything science! Families are invited to explore a wide variety of scientific fields through hands-on demonstrations\, experiments\, games\, and more as children are introduced to biology\, chemistry\, engineering\, environmental science\, physics\, and zoology and inspired to investigate the world around them. \nTHIS YEAR’S FEATURED EXHIBITORS:\n• Camp4Real\n• Charlottesville – A Green City\n• Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards\n• Rivanna Conservation Alliance\n• Rockfish Valley Foundation\n• Speech-Language Pathology at UVA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association)\n• Tech-Girls \nLocal exhibitors are at the heart of this community event\, and the Museum is excited to welcome 47 diverse groups to this year’s festival. \nEVENT DETAILS:\n• Date: Saturday\, Feb. 8\, 2020\n• Time: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.\n• Location & Parking: vadm.org/kidvention-location-and-parking\n• Ages: Recommended for Families with Children 2-10 \nADMISSION:\n• Suggested Donation: $10/Family\n• Includes a free\, same-day visit to the Museum with your Kid*Vention booklet \nSPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS:\nThank you to Apex Clean Energy\, City of Charlottesville\, Va – Government\, CharlottesvilleFamily\, Crutchfield Store – Charlottesville\, Hot 101.9\, Cville’s Hit Music Station\, Susan Parmar Photography\, Ting Charlottesville\, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza\, and Worth Higgins & Associates\, Inc. for helping us inspire our community’s youngest scientists! \n———- \nQuestions?\nVisit vadm.org/kidvention or contact Education Manager Maggie Hancock at (434) 977-1025 x106 or maggie@vadm.org.
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/kidvention/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Education,Special Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T160000
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CREATED:20181002T145520Z
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SUMMARY:Primitive & Survival Skills Workshop 101
DESCRIPTION:You’re caught in an urban or natural disaster – could you survive till help arrives?  The Primitive & Survival Skills Workshop 101 will cover the basic skill sets needed to keep you alive – \n– Building a shelter without tools\, \n– Finding and purifying water\, \n– Making cordage – rope\, \n– Making a fire\, without a lighter or matches\, and \n– Wilderness food gathering. \nThis workshop is for adults and young people over 14 (with a parent or guardian). Cost $75 \nSteve Pullinger is an expert in his field and dedicated volunteer at the RCA’s  Scheier Natural Area in Fluvanna County. For more information call Steve at 434 249 0419
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/primitive-survival-skills-workshop-101/
LOCATION:Scheier Natural Area\, 917 Long Acre Rd\, Palmyra\, VA\, 22963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T185606Z
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SUMMARY:Stormwater Landscapes: Using Native Plant Communities for Design
DESCRIPTION:This class covers site assessment\, research\, and creation of species lists and installation plans for assemblages of plants. Participants will understand how design choices can support greater habitat value for wildlife and biodiversity through the use of appropriately selected native plants. \nInstructor: David Hirschman \n$85 early/$100 after June 25 includes lunch \n6.5 CBLP CEUs \nhttps://cblpro.org/produc t/central- virginia-cblp-advanced-training-workshops/ \nquestions: beth@cblpro.org \nStormwater Landscapes Flyer
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/stormwater-landscapes-using-native-plant-communities-for-design/
LOCATION:Albemarle County Office Building\, 401 McIntire Road\, Charlottesville\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T110000
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CREATED:20180116T170126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180601T154606Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TILL JUNE 9 POND ECOLOGY WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED TILL JUNE 9 POND STUDY WORKSHOP\nDue to the heavy rain\, the workshop scheduled for Scheier Natural Area this Saturday is being postponed to Saturday\, June 9\, from 9:00 am – 11:00am. (NOTE TIME CHANGE from original workshop). \nFor more information\, call Ida Swenson at 434-589-2777\, or to register go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Scheierponds. Boots and old clothes recommended! \nPOND STUDY WORKSHOP AT SCHEIER NATURAL AREA\nWonder what is under the surface of a pond? Join Ida Swenson at the Scheier Natural Area at 917 Longacre Road\, Palmyra\, Saturday\, June 9 from 9 AM to 11:30. Bring your own boots or old sneakers\, water and a hat. We will provide buckets\, nets\, and microscopes! For more information\, call Ida Swenson at 434-589-2777\, or to register go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Scheierponds. Sponsored by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance. \nPond ecology tells us a lot about the health of aquatic life\, the environment and water quality. And\, tadpoles are great fun to catch\, examine and release. Come join us for a workshop at the Scheier Natural Area where there are 8 different ponds to explore: \nOur Workshop Leader is RCA Member\, Master Naturalist and educator Ida Swenson. \nWhile this is a FREE event\, we do ask that you register so our workshop leaders can plan and organize the event to accommodate all workshop participants. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/pond-studies-workshop/
LOCATION:Scheier Natural Area\, 917 Long Acre Rd\, Palmyra\, VA\, 22963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180602T163000
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CREATED:20180116T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T174406Z
UID:2637-1527948000-1527957000@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:POND ECOLOGY WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Pond ecology tells us a lot about the health of aquatic life\, the environment and water quality. And\, tadpoles are great fun to catch\, examine and release. Come join us for a workshop at the Scheier Natural Area where there are 8 different ponds to explore: \nOur Workshop Leader is RCA Member\, Master Naturalist and educator Ida Swenson.\nWhile this is a FREE event\, we do ask that you register so our workshop leaders can plan and organize the event to accommodate all workshop participants. Please register at: \nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Scheierponds \n 
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/pond-ecology-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Scheier Natural Area\, 917 Long Acre Rd\, Palmyra\, VA\, 22963\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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