This 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. [...]
This 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. Attending an Introductory Biological (Benthic) Training is required for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer benthic monitor [...]
This 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. Attending an Introductory Biological (Benthic) Training is required for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer benthic monitor [...]
Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a 2-hour volunteer workday at 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. [...]
Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a 2-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 [...]
Volunteer registration is OPEN for RCA's biggest trash cleanup event of the year, the Rivanna River Round-Up! This year’s sixth annual cleanup will be held on and around Saturday, September 20th. Take a stand for clean water by volunteering for a variety of cleanup opportunities in the Rivanna watershed. Check out the sites and sign [...]
Join us for a Rivanna Restoration Project at Riverview Park Walk-and-Talk on Sunday, September 21st. The topic of discussion is trails. Meet at the RCA kiosk near the top of the boat stairs at 5:00 PM. RSVP to info@rivannariver.org in case we need to reschedule due to weather.
Join us at Camp Albemarle for Charlottesville Middle School's (formerly Buford Middle School) 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 [...]
Join us at Camp Albemarle for Charlottesville Middle School's (formerly Buford Middle School) 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 [...]
Join us at Camp Albemarle for Charlottesville Middle School's (formerly Buford Middle School) 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 [...]