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: Our Workshop Leader is RCA Member, Master Naturalist and [...]
POSTPONED TILL JUNE 9 POND STUDY WORKSHOP Due 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). For more information, call Ida Swenson at 434-589-2777, or to register go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Scheierponds. Boots and [...]
Summer is a wonderful time to explore the woods, it flora, fauna and the peace that comes with experiencing nature. So come join us at RCA's Scheier Natural Area in Fluvanna County for the Summer Woods Hike. When: June 10, 2018 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Scheier Natural Area Address: 917 Long Acre [...]
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. Instructor: David Hirschman $85 early/$100 after June 25 includes lunch 6.5 CBLP CEUs https://cblpro.org/produc [...]
Join us for the 2018 Rivanna River Renaissance Conference Friday, September 28, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Albemarle County Office Building – 401 McIntire Rd. To see Program & Register, visit www.tjpdc.org or 434-979-7310 Learn about River redevelopment projects in Roanoke VA and Greenville SC. Hear an update on Phase 1 of the Rivanna [...]
Join us for FLOW: The Rivanna River Arts Festival on Saturday, September, 29th, along the Rivanna Trail! The event starts at 11:00 AM at Darden Towe's Boat Ramp. Chroma Projects is collaborating with The Rivanna Conservation Alliance to bring you this one day celebration of our river. The Front Porch Musicians, McGuffey Art Center, the Rivanna River Company, [...]
RESCHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 Come join Master Naturalist and RCA's StreamWatch Monitor Ida Swenson for a “deep dive” into the living things in the ponds at RCA’s Scheier Natural Area, located at 917 Long Acre Road, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ida will furnish most of the equipment but you will want to bring your own [...]
FLOWtilla: The Spontaneous Decorated Boat Parade & Competition. Saturday, September 29th A $500 award will be given to the most creative design! As a fun feature of FLOW, Chroma Projects and The Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center (LCEC) invite everyone to decorate a floating device and join in the parade. It's a delight-filled thing to do with your kids! [...]
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 - - Building a shelter without tools, - Finding and purifying water, - Making cordage - rope, - Making a fire, without [...]
YES THE CLEANUP IS ON!!! Schenks Branch is in need of a Deep Clean, especially after the rain and floods of this past season. Trash has collected in the stream bed and needs to be removed. Can you helps us clean up along the John Warner Parkway at Rt. 250? We'll be meeting at the [...]