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SUMMARY:Watershed Education Field Trip- Lakeside (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Lakeside Middle School and we need your help! \nStudents will rotate through benthic macroinvertebrate sampling\, chemical water quality testing\, and a fun ecology game called Macroinvertebrate Mayhem. \nNo education experience is necessary! We will host a virtual volunteer orientation on Thursday\, March 13 to walk through each activity\, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips. If you have any questions\, please email Jean Lea Gazin at info@rivannariver.org. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/watershed-education-field-trip-lakeside-day-1/
LOCATION:Preddy Creek Park\, 3690 Burnley Station Road\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22911
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
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SUMMARY:Darden Towe Tree Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience Project for a volunteer workday in Darden Towe Park. We are planting new native tree saplings to restore tree canopy in an area recently cleared of invasive trees. \nRCA will provide all needed tools and instruction on-site. Volunteers should bring water\, wear sturdy closed-toe shoes\, and dress for the weather and dirt. Long pants are recommended. \nThis event is subject to change due to weather. If you have any questions\, or sign-ups are closed\, please contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/darden-towe-tree-planting-event/
LOCATION:Darden Towe Park\, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road\, Charlottesville\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250303T162222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T162222Z
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SUMMARY:Riverview Park Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience Project for a volunteer workday in Riverview Park. We are planting new native tree saplings to restore tree canopy in areas where deceased ash trees have created openings. \nRCA will provide all needed tools and instruction on-site. Volunteers should bring water\, wear sturdy closed-toe shoes\, and dress for the weather and dirt. Long pants are recommended. \nThis event is subject to change due to weather. If you have any questions\, or sign-ups are closed\, please contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/riverview-park-tree-planting/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 298 Riverside Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250220T154649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T155632Z
UID:6090-1742468400-1742482800@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Watershed Education Field Trip- Henley (Day 3)
DESCRIPTION:RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Henley Middle School and we need your help! \nStudents will rotate through benthic macroinvertebrate sampling\, chemical water quality testing\, and a fun ecology game called Macroinvertebrate Mayhem. \nNo education experience is necessary! We will host a virtual volunteer orientation on Thursday\, March 13 to walk through each activity\, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips. If you have any questions\, please email Jean Lea Gazin at info@rivannariver.org. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/watershed-education-field-trip-henley-day-3/
LOCATION:Henley Middle School\, 5880 Rockfish Gap Turnpike\, Crozet\, VA\, 22932
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250220T154534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T162352Z
UID:6087-1742407200-1742414400@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:FrogWatch Training at Rockfish Community Center - FULL
DESCRIPTION:This signup is full. If you are interested in being put on a waitlist\, please fill out the INTEREST FORM. \nRCA has partnered with the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District to create the Central Virginia Chapter of FrogWatch USA. We welcome you to attend this training to become a FrogWatch volunteer. \nPlease RSVP as space is limited. There will be a presentation and games to help you identify local frog and toad species\, and learn how to mark a FrogWatch monitoring site. It will end with a written assessment. \nIf you have questions about FrogWatch\, contact TJSWCD’s Environmental Programs Coordinator Courtney Harlow-Humphreys at courtney.harlow-humphreys@tjswcd.org
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/frogwatch-training-at-rockfish-community-center/
LOCATION:Rockfish Community Center\, 190 Rockfish School Ln\, Afton\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250220T154355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T155557Z
UID:6085-1742382000-1742396400@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Watershed Education Field Trip- Henley (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:RCA is hosting watershed education field trips for 6th grade students from Henley Middle School and we need your help! \nStudents will rotate through benthic macroinvertebrate sampling\, chemical water quality testing\, and a fun ecology game called Macroinvertebrate Mayhem. \nNo education experience is necessary! We will host a virtual volunteer orientation on Thursday\, March 13 to walk through each activity\, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jean Lea Gazin at info@rivannariver.org. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/watershed-education-field-trip-henley-day-2/
LOCATION:Henley Middle School\, 5880 Rockfish Gap Turnpike\, Crozet\, VA\, 22932
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250220T153423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T155458Z
UID:6081-1742295600-1742310000@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Watershed Education Field Trip - Henley (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:RCA is hosting watershed education field trips for 6th grade students from Henley Middle School and we need your help! \nStudents will rotate through benthic macroinvertebrate sampling\, chemical water quality testing\, and a fun ecology game called Macroinvertebrate Mayhem. \nNo education experience is necessary! We will host a virtual volunteer orientation on Thursday\, March 13 to walk through each activity\, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Jean Lea Gazin at info@rivannariver.org. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/watershed-education-field-trip-henley/
LOCATION:Henley Middle School\, 5880 Rockfish Gap Turnpike\, Crozet\, VA\, 22932
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250220T153216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T205705Z
UID:6079-1742043600-1742050800@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Riverview Park Tree Planting Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience Project for a volunteer workday in Riverview Park. We are planting new native tree saplings to restore tree canopy in areas where deceased ash trees have created openings. \nRCA will provide all needed tools and instruction on-site. Volunteers should bring water\, wear sturdy closed-toe shoes\, and dress for the weather and dirt. Long pants are recommended. \nThis event is subject to change due to weather. If you have any questions\, or sign-ups are closed\, please contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/march-invasive-workday-at-riverview-park/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250220T153016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T153016Z
UID:6077-1741698000-1741705200@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:March Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience project for a volunteer invasive management workday at Darden Towe Park. \nRCA will provide loppers\, pruners\, gloves\, and safety glasses but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers must wear long sleeves\, long pants\, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. \nThis event is subject to change due to weather. If you have any questions\, or sign-ups are closed\, please contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/march-invasive-workday-at-darden-towe-park/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250220T152656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152656Z
UID:6075-1741525200-1741532400@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Rivanna River Trail Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a Rivanna River Trail watershed cleanup! \nWe can work together to improve our community’s beautiful natural resources. By picking up trash along the trail\, we are preventing litter from being washed into the river as well as improving the natural habitat for wildlife in the riparian corridor. \nRCA will provide cleanup supplies. Please bring a water bottle\, dress for the weather\, and be prepared to walk a segment of the trail. Please contact jeanleagazin@rivannariver.org with any questions. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/rivanna-river-trail-cleanup/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250220T152518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T172013Z
UID:6072-1741111200-1741118400@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:FrogWatch Training at TJSWCD - FULL
DESCRIPTION:This signup is full. If you are interested in being put on a waitlist\, please fill out the INTEREST FORM. \nRCA has partnered with the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District to create the Central Virginia Chapter of FrogWatch USA. We welcome you to attend this training to become a FrogWatch volunteer. \nPlease RSVP as space is limited. There will be a presentation and games to help you identify local frog and toad species\, and learn how to mark a FrogWatch monitoring site. It will end with a written assessment. \nIf you have questions please contact TJSWCD’s Environmental Programs Coordinator Courtney Harlow-Humphreys at courtney.harlow-humphreys@tjswcd.org
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/frogwatch-training-at-tjswcd/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District\, 705 Dale Ave\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22903
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250224T185251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T185251Z
UID:6116-1740760200-1740767400@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:CHIPP's Invasive Species Resource Fair & Open House
DESCRIPTION:RCA is a partner of the Charlottesville Invasive Plant Partnership\, or CHIPP. To celebrate Invasive Species Awareness Week\, CHIPP is inviting community members to a tabling fair featuring partner organizations (including RCA!) and community collaborators. Learn more and register to attend the open house here. \n\n\n\nFor more Virginia NISAW events\, check out Blue Ridge PRISM’s event calendar.
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/chipps-invasive-species-resource-fair-open-house/
LOCATION:CitySpace\, 100 Fifth St NE\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250220T152302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T152302Z
UID:6070-1740488400-1740495600@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Make-Up February Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience project for a volunteer workday at Darden Towe Park. We will be cutting invasive vines that are threatening native tree canopy in a high priority forest area. \nRCA will provide loppers\, pruners\, gloves\, and safety glasses but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers must wear long sleeves\, long pants\, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. \nThis event is subject to change due to weather. If you have any questions\, or sign-ups are closed\, please contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/make-up-february-invasive-workday-at-darden-towe-park/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250131T160227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T143942Z
UID:6019-1740322800-1740333600@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:NEW DATE: RCA Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA staff and volunteers to learn more about how you can get involved in our volunteer programs. Light refreshments provided. This is a drop-in event\, so come any time between 3 PM and 6 PM. All ages welcome!
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/rca-volunteer-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Rivanna Conservation Alliance\, 1150 River Road\, Suite One\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250117T201710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T160740Z
UID:5995-1739710800-1739718000@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Rivanna River Trail Cleanup\, in honor of MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a Rivanna River Trail  watershed cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King Jr’s Day of Service! With icy January weather\, we are planning this event for February 16th\, optimistic that it will be a perfect day for a cleanup.  \nSignup required ahead of time\, and please make sure to fill out a new 2025 waiver. \nSignup here: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/rivanna-conservation-alliance~volunteer-events?tab_884= \nWe will meet at RCA\, 1150 River Road\, at 1:00. \nPlease contact jeanleagazin@rivannariver.org with any questions. \nThanks for volunteering\, we all benefit from a clean watershed!
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/rivanna-river-trail-cleanup-in-honor-of-mlk-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Rivanna Conservation Alliance\, 1150 River Road\, Suite One\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250117T202158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T202731Z
UID:5999-1739620800-1739628000@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Second February Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience project for a 2-hour volunteer workday at Riverview Park. We will be cutting invasive vines that are threatening native tree canopy in a high priority forest area. \nRCA will provide loppers\, pruners\, gloves\, and safety glasses but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers must wear long sleeves\, long pants\, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. \nSignup required ahead of time\, and please make sure to fill out a new 2025 waiver. Signup here: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/rivanna-conservation-alliance~volunteer-events?tab_884= \nThis event is subject to change due to weather. If you have any questions\, or sign-ups are closed\, please contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/second-february-invasive-workday-at-riverview-park/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 298 Riverside Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250117T202031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T202827Z
UID:5997-1738411200-1738418400@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:First February Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience project for a 2-hour volunteer workday at Riverview Park. We will be cutting invasive vines that are threatening native tree canopy in a high priority forest area. \nRCA will provide loppers\, pruners\, gloves\, and safety glasses but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers must wear long sleeves\, long pants\, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. \nSignup required ahead of time\, and please make sure to fill out a new 2025 waiver. Signup here: https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/rivanna-conservation-alliance~volunteer-events?tab_884= \nThis event is subject to change due to weather. If you have any questions\, or sign-ups are closed\, please contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/first-february-invasive-workday-at-riverview-park/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 298 Riverside Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20250129T151332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T151736Z
UID:6013-1738256400-1738263600@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Charlottesville City Council Budget Development Work Session
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA at the next budget development work session to encourage City Council to include $250\,000 of funding in the FY26 budget for the Riverview Restoration project. Bring signs showing your support of the project! If you can’t attend the meeting\, you can also help by: \n\nSending City Council an email at: council@charlottesville.gov or to individual City Council members\nLeaving Council members a voicemail message at: 434-970-3113\nHelping us get the word out so more people in the community can advocate for Riverview Park and the Rivanna River
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/charlottesville-city-council-budget-development-work-session/
LOCATION:CitySpace\, 100 Fifth St NE\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22902
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20241202T205319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T205319Z
UID:5961-1734782400-1734789600@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required here: https://htru.io/SKZA \n\n\n\nJoin RCA and partners of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience project for a 2-hour volunteer workday at Riverview Park. We will be cutting invasive vines that are threatening native tree canopy in a high priority forest area. \nRCA will provide loppers\, pruners\, gloves\, and safety glasses but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers must wear long sleeves\, long pants\, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. \nIf you have any questions\, or sign-ups are closed\, please contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/invasive-workday-at-riverview-park/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 298 Riverside Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20241202T205140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T205140Z
UID:5959-1733835600-1733842800@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Darden Towe Tree Planting and Invasive Workday
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required here: https://htru.io/SKZw \nJoin RCA and partners of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience Project for a 2-hour volunteer workday in Darden Towe Park. We will start by planting new native tree saplings in an area recently cleared of invasive plants. If time allows\, we shift to doing additional invasive removal. \nRCA will provide all needed tools and instruction. Please bring water\, wear sturdy closed-toe shoes\, and dress for the weather. Participants should be comfortable being outside for several hours. \nThis event is subject to change due to tree availability or weather.\nIf you have any questions\, or sign-ups are closed\, please contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/darden-towe-tree-planting-and-invasive-workday/
LOCATION:Darden Towe Park\, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road\, Charlottesville\, VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20241202T204932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T204932Z
UID:5956-1733572800-1733580000@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Scottsville Elementary Buffer Planting
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required here: https://htru.io/SKT8 \nJoin RCA in planting trees to restore riparian buffers along the Rivanna River. Vegetated stream banks filter pollutants\, provide habitat\, and prevent erosion. \nDuring this workday\, we will work to plant bare-root saplings along the river corridor. RCA will provide all needed tools and instruction. Please bring water and dress for the weather. Participants should be comfortable being outside for several hours. \nThis event is subject to change due to tree availability or weather.\nIf you have any questions\, or sign-ups are closed\, please contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/scottsville-elementary-buffer-planting/
LOCATION:Scottsville Elementary School\, 7868 Scottsville Rd\, Scottsville\, VA\, 24590
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20241104T193522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T194348Z
UID:5878-1731762000-1731772800@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Darden Towe Park Invasive Vine Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners for a volunteer workday at Darden Towe Park\, as part of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience Project. Sign up to help cut invasive vines or swing by between 1 and 4 PM to learn about the project! \nVolunteers will be cutting invasive vines that are threatening native tree canopy in a high priority forest area. Volunteers will use RCA-provided loppers and pruners. RCA will provide gloves\, but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers must wear long sleeves\, long pants\, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Please register here to receive important email instructions and updates. \nIf you have any questions\, contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/5878/
LOCATION:Darden Towe Park\, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road\, Charlottesville\, VA
CATEGORIES:Restoration Project
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20241029T195155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T202838Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience Project Kickoff Event
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners for a kickoff event of the Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience Project in Riverview Park. Sign up to help cut invasive vines or swing by between 1 and 4 PM to learn about the project! If you’re interested in volunteering\, continue reading. \nThere will be two volunteer shifts: 1:00-2:30 PM and 2:30-4:00 PM. Volunteers will be cutting invasive vines that are threatening native tree canopy in a high priority forest area. \n**Registration is required to volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/2vsm9mmt** \nIf you have any questions\, contact RCA’s Watershed Coordinator Bailey Pleasant at bspleasant@rivannariver.org
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/forest-health-resilience-project-kickoff-event/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 298 Riverside Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA
CATEGORIES:Restoration Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T131500
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20240923T160537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T160537Z
UID:5731-1728551700-1728566100@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Buford 7th Grade Watershed Field Trip (Day 3)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Camp Albemarle for Buford’s 7th grade watershed exploration field trips! We will be running stream macroinvertebrate sampling\, a forest walk\, and various ecology-related games with each group. You do not need to have any experience\, and we will provide an orientation for new volunteers. Thank you so much for your help! \nSign up here: https://htru.io/SJVz
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/buford-7th-grade-watershed-field-trip-day-3/
LOCATION:Camp Albemarle\, 1675 4-H Way\, Charlottesville\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T131500
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20240923T160443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T160443Z
UID:5729-1728465300-1728479700@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Buford 7th Grade Watershed Field Trip (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Camp Albemarle for Buford’s 7th grade watershed exploration field trips! We will be running stream macroinvertebrate sampling\, a forest walk\, and various ecology-related games with each group. You do not need to have any experience\, and we will provide an orientation for new volunteers. Thank you so much for your help! \nSign up at: https://htru.io/SJVA
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/buford-7th-grade-watershed-field-trip-day-2/
LOCATION:Camp Albemarle\, 1675 4-H Way\, Charlottesville\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T131500
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20240923T160218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T160218Z
UID:5727-1728378900-1728393300@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Buford 7th Grade Watershed Field Trips (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Camp Albemarle for Buford’s 7th grade watershed exploration field trips! We will be running stream macroinvertebrate sampling\, a forest walk\, and various ecology-related games with each group. You do not need to have any experience\, and we will provide an orientation for new volunteers. Thank you so much for your help! \nSign up here: https://htru.io/SJVB
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/buford-7th-grade-watershed-field-trips-day-1/
LOCATION:Camp Albemarle\, 1675 4-H Way\, Charlottesville\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20240830T184359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T184359Z
UID:5709-1727521200-1727559000@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Loop de'Ville Drink Tent
DESCRIPTION:Help RCA serve drinks at the Loop de’Ville after-party on Saturday\, September 28th! The proceeds from drink sales will benefit RCA and the Rivanna Trails Foundation. There are multiple shifts available from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM for serving drinks\, selling drink tickets\, and checking IDs. Drink serving volunteers must be 18 or older. Get a free Loop de’Ville T-shirt for volunteering!
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/loop-deville-drink-tent/
LOCATION:Rivanna River Company\, Rivanna River Company\, Charlottesville\, 22902\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20240721T040046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T171437Z
UID:5677-1726876800-1726963199@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Rivanna River Round-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA for its biggest cleanup event of the year\, the Rivanna River Round-Up! This year’s fifth annual cleanup will be held on and around Saturday\, September 21st. Take a stand for clean water by volunteering for a variety of cleanup opportunities in the Rivanna watershed. Sign up at https://evergreen.humanitru.com/web/campaigns/rivanna-conservation-alliance~rivanna-river-round-up?tab_1065=
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/5th-annual-rivanna-river-round-up/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20240820T173146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T173146Z
UID:5701-1726394400-1726405200@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Introductory Biological (Benthic) Training
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP REQUIRED AT https://htru.io/SJAe \nThis training session will cover the fundamentals of in-stream biological sampling – catching and identifying benthic macroinvertebrates for the purpose of evaluating water quality and stream health. This session includes both a classroom and a hands-on field component. \nAttending an Introductory Biological (Benthic) Training is required for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer benthic monitor with RCA. No previous experience is necessary. Training sessions are free to RCA volunteers.
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/introductory-biological-benthic-training-2/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093912
CREATED:20240820T173039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T173039Z
UID:5698-1726309800-1726317000@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Biological (Benthic) Training
DESCRIPTION:SIGN UP REQUIRED AT https://htru.io/SJAd \nThis training is designed for current benthic monitors who collect benthic field samples and/or participate in lab days. The aim of this workshop is to develop identification skills\, refine family-level characteristics\, and cover any topics monitors may need additional help with. Advanced training is required to become a certified benthic monitor and adopt benthic sites.
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/advanced-biological-benthic-training/
LOCATION:VA
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