Rivanna Conservation Alliance

Western Park JRBP Tree Planting
2026-04-16 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join RCA in planting trees for the James River Buffer Program in Crozet. We will be planting new tree and shrub seedlings along the banks of a stream.
RCA will provide all needed tools and instruction on-site. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This 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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZDR

Garlic Mustard Pull in Darden Towe Park
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a 2-hour volunteer workday to pull invasive garlic mustard at Darden Towe Park.
RCA will provide gloves and provide onsite training. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes to protect themselves from outdoor hazards like poison ivy. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This 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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZKr

Garlic Mustard Pull in Riverview Park
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a 2-hour volunteer workday to pull invasive garlic mustard at Riverview Park.
RCA will provide gloves and provide onsite training. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes to protect themselves from outdoor hazards like poison ivy. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This 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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZKq

Watershed Litter Cleanup - Location TBD
2026-04-19 09:00 - 11:00
Join RCA for a watershed cleanup. We will be picking up trash along a tributary of the Rivanna River, and will share the location once it has been finalized.
RCA will provide reflective vests, along with trash pickers, trash bags, and all other equipment needed. This site will not be appropriate for children, but NHS volunteers may participate with signed waivers. Volunteers should plan to bring a water bottle, wear closed toed shoes and wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZKw

Tree Planting at Montfair Farm Resort
2026-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Montfair Farm Resort, 2500 Bezaleel Dr, Crozet, VA
Join RCA in planting trees at Montfair Resort to do a tree planting for the James River Buffer Program. We will be planting new tree and shrub seedlings along the banks of a lake and pond.
RCA will provide all needed tools and instruction on-site. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This 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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZWr

Bioblitz in Riverview Park
2026-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a bioblitz in Riverview Park during iNaturalist’s City Nature Challenge!
A bioblitz is a communal effort to find, identify, and record as many species as possible within a designated area. This data will be collected using the mobile app, iNaturalist. We encourage people of all experience levels to attend, from those who are just curious to field-work professionals.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZWq

Clean the Bay Day Cleanup
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00
Join RCA for Clean the Bay Day! We are partnering with The Nature Conservancy to pick up trash in Meadow Creek along the Rivanna Trail at Michie Drive.
RCA will provide all materials needed for the cleanup including gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers. Participants should plan to bring a reusable water bottle and wear clothes that can get dirty. Please bring waders or waterproof shoes if you have them. There will also be a limited number of waders available for volunteers to use. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/S0bf

Stream Cleanup - Rivanna Trail at 5th Street
2026-05-03 13:00 - 15:00
Join RCA for a cleanup on the Rivanna Trail. We will meet at the trailhead behind Starbucks on 5th Street. RCA will provide trash pickers, gloves, and bags.
This is a joint cleanup with Charlottesville Litter Pickers- they will be working on land and we will be in the stream.
Volunteers should plan to bring a water bottle, wear closed toed shoes and wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. This is a weather dependent event. Have any questions? email info@rivannariver.org
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SVeW

RiverFest Beer Launch Party
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Starr Hill Brewery, 946 Grady Ave Suite 101, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
The Rivanna River Grapefruit Session IPA is BACK, thanks to our friends at Starr Hill Brewery! Crafted with warm river days in mind, this refreshing, tasty beer will be available for a limited time at Starr Hill Brewery and Rivanna RiverFest. Join us for a beer release party at Starr Hill Brewery in the Dairy Market on Thursday, May 7th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Rivanna RiverFest
2026-05-09 14:30 - 21:00 | Rivanna River Company, Rivanna River Company, Charlottesville, 22902, United States
Mark your calendar for Rivanna RiverFest at the Rivanna River Company! Join the Rivanna Conservation Alliance and organizing partners on Saturday, May 9th for a celebration of the Rivanna River. Enjoy fun family-friendly activities for all ages, river recreation, live performances, food, drink, and so much more! Visit www.rivannariver.org/rivanna-riverfest for updates.
We have lots of volunteer opportunities available during the day! Visit our Rivanna RiverFest volunteer page for more info.

May Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park
2026-05-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for an invasive management workday in Darden Towe Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening native tree canopy in a high-priority forest area.
RCA will provide needed tools like loppers, pruners, gloves, and safety glasses, but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This 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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/S0pT

May Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a two-hour volunteer workday at Riverview Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening native tree canopy in a high-priority forest area.
RCA will provide needed tools like loppers, pruners, gloves, and safety glasses, but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This 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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/S0pS

Watershed Education Field Trip - Lakeside Middle School at Preddy Creek (Day 1)
2026-05-19 09:00 - 13:00 | Preddy Creek Park, 3690 Burnley Station Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22911
On May 19th, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Lakeside Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Preddy Creek Park from 9-1. This field trip was rescheduled from the original date in March when we had freezing temperatures.
Students will rotate through benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, chemical water quality testing, and a fun ecology game called Macroinvertebrate Mayhem.
No education experience is necessary! We will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips. If you have any questions, please email info@rivannariver.org.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/STbD

Watershed Education Field Trip – Lakeside Middle School at Preddy Creek (Day 2)
2026-05-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Preddy Creek Park, 3690 Burnley Station Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22911
On May 20th, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Lakeside Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Preddy Creek Park from 9-1. This field trip was rescheduled from the original date in March when we had freezing temperatures.
Students will rotate through benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, chemical water quality testing, and a fun ecology game called Macroinvertebrate Mayhem.
No education experience is necessary! We will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips. If you have any questions, please email info@rivannariver.org.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/STbP

Fridays After Five: Draft Trailer/Seltzer Cart
2026-05-22 17:15 - 20:45 | Ting Pavilion, 700 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Help RCA run the draft beer trailer and seltzer cart at Fridays after Five at the Ting Pavilion!
We will be selling and serving drinks, listening to live music by Afro Asia & Prabir Trio with Orion Redwolf, and raising funds for RCA. Volunteers must be 21 or older. All volunteers will receive a free ticket for a non-alcoholic drink during the show and a free beer at the end of the shift.
Please arrive by 5:15 PM for training. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZWo

June Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park
2026-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for an invasive management workday in Darden Towe Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening native tree canopy in a high-priority forest area.
RCA will provide needed tools like loppers, pruners, gloves, and safety glasses, but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This 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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/S1cw

June Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a two-hour volunteer workday at Riverview Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening native tree canopy in a high-priority forest area.
RCA will provide needed tools like loppers, pruners, gloves, and safety glasses, but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This 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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/S1bU

Brook Hill Park Cleanup
2026-06-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Brook Hill Park, 2009 Rio Mills Rd, Earlysville, VA, 22936
Join RCA for a trash cleanup focused on the parking lot and beach at the tiny and lesser-known Brook Hill Park. Bring river shoes if you would like to get in to the water – it is rocky. This park does not have any amenities beyond a trash can and parking lot.
Bring a water bottle and wear sturdy shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. RCA will provide gloves, trash pickers, and garbage bags. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a weather dependent event. Questions? Email info@rivannariver.org. Thanks for helping keep our watershed beautiful!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/S1ei

Pen Park Bioblitz
2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Pen Park, 1400 Pen Park Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901, United States
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a bioblitz in Pen Park.
A bioblitz is a communal effort to find, identify, and record as many species as possible within a designated area. This data will be collected using the mobile app, iNaturalist. We encourage people of all experience levels and ages to attend, from those who are just curious to field-work professionals.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/S1aS

July Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a two-hour volunteer workday at Riverview Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening native tree canopy in a high-priority forest area.
RCA will provide needed tools like loppers, pruners, gloves, and safety glasses, but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This 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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/S1em

July Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park
2026-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for an invasive management workday in Darden Towe Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening native tree canopy in a high-priority forest area.
RCA will provide needed tools like loppers, pruners, gloves, and safety glasses, but feel free to bring your own. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
This 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
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/S1el
