Rivanna Conservation Alliance

Greene County Youth Camp
2016-07-21 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Blu Crag Farm
RCA will be teaching young people how to monitor water quality for chemical parameters.

Volunteer Appreciation Day
2016-06-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Scheier Natural Area, 917 Long Acre Rd, Palmyra, VA, 22963, United States
Come join us on Sunday June 26, 2016 for the first RCA Volunteer Appreciation Day at its Scheier Natural Area. Address: 917 Long Acre Road, Palmyra, VA 22963. Time 2pm – 5pm. This will be a pot luck and we ask that you bring your own plates, flatware and cups to help reduce trash and other waste. Please register so we can plan ahead. Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ScheierDay

Scheier Work Day
2016-06-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Pen Park, 1400 Pen Park Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901, United States
Please come join us for a morning of cleanup and construction at the RCA Education Center. Please contact us at ex**@**********er.org if you are able to participate

Benthic Monitoring Training (Advanced & Re-certification)
2016-06-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Camp Albemarle, 1675 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA
POSTPONED – NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY – This training is designed for current volunteer monitors who need re-certification and/or those who want to receive advanced monitoring certification
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BenthicTraining
For additional information contact:
Jessica Dodds – je**********@**********er.org

Edible, Medicinal Plant Walk
2016-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Scheier Natural Area, 917 Long Acre Rd, Palmyra, VA, 22963, United States
This event is free and open to the public. For planning purposes we do ask that you register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EdibleMedicinal
For more information contact Steve Pullinger – hy*****@***il.com

Grace Episcopal Church Keswick Country Day
2016-06-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 5607 Gordonsville Road, Keswick , VA, 22947, United States
Grace Church in Keswick is hosting Country Days on Saturday June 11. The Rivanna Conservation Alliance (RCA) has been invited to set up its exhibit from 9am to 4pm. Come join the fun!

Clean the Bay Day
2016-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | UVA Boat House, 276 Woodlands Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901, United States
More information to follow
https://www.cbf.org/clean-the-bay-day/locations-registration
Sponsored by Chesapeake Bay Foundation, The Nature Conservancy,
Rivanna Conservation Alliance, & Rivanna Master Naturalists

Bacteria Monitoring Day
2016-06-04 08:00 - 2016-06-05 17:00 | RCA Henry St. Lab, 706 (C) Henry St, Charlottesville , VA, 22901, United States
For more information contact Kevin Geiger
ke*********@**********er.org
970 218-9480

Benthic Spring Monitoring Ends
2016-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
For more information contact Jessica Dodds – Je**********@**********er.org

Bacteria Weekly Monitoring Begins
2016-05-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Unnamed Venue
For more information contact Kevin Geiger ke*********@**********er.org

Rivanna Regatta
2016-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
Rivanna River Regatta – May 14 – for more information log on to https://rivannaregatta.blogspot.com/

Bacteria Monitoring: Monthly Lab Analysis Day
2016-05-08 | VA
Location and time based off of group assignment. For more information, contact Kevin: ke*********@**********er.org

Old Farm Day
2016-05-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Pleasant Grove, Route 53, Palmyra, VA, 22963, United States
This year marks the 20th Annual Old Farm Day back with a new focus on spring planting and new growth and new activities to add to the fun. Organizers have added some new activities to the 20th-anniversary event. In addition to the traditional displays of historic equipment, demonstrations by heritage craftspeople, entertainment and activities for kids, this year’s Old Farm Day will include a parade, and expanded entertainment programming with a Church Choir Relay and performances by local bands.

Old Farm Day will also include displays from community churches and organizations, contests, and great food with more than 100 local vendors and exhibitors. It’s not just a great chance to meet up with friends and have a good time, it’s also an opportunity to learn a little about the agricultural history of this lovely county, and maybe buy a homemade craft or two.

Admission: Adults $5 · Children 12 & under FREE
Proceeds benefit the Fluvanna Historical Society
& building of the Farm Heritage Museum

For more information visit https://oldfarmday.org/index.html

Bacteria Monitoring: Monthly Sampling Collection Day
2016-05-07 | VA

RCA Volunteer Open House
2016-05-06 16:00 - 19:00 | RCA Office, 1150 River Rd, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA, 22901-4110, United States
Calling all volunteers! Please come to our open house to meet the RCA team, share your views, and discuss your ideas while nibbling on refreshments at the RCA office on the downtown mall.

Bacteria Monitoring: Training for Weekly Collections
2016-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center, Darden Towe Park, Charlottesville, VA, 22911, United States
Event is open to everyone with an interest in bacteria monitoring!
To register please click here! Or follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZGHFPBB

Bacteria Weekly Monitoring Ends
2016-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
For more information contact Kevin Geiger – Ke*********@**********er.org

Charlottesville Earth Week Eco Fair
2016-04-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Mall & Pavillion, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
The Eco Fair brings local communities together in ways that promote awareness of the value of the natural world and encourage the public to learn about the environment, with the goal of creating strong, engaged stewardship that lasts into the future.
For more information visit the event website www.earthweek.org

Rivanna Sojourn Paddle
2016-04-24 09:00 - 14:00 | VA
Please join us and register for the spring Rivanna Sojourn Paddle from Crofton to Palmyra, an approximately 6.5 mile float with amazing views of wildlife and the Rivanna River environment.
To register click here! Or follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5FR5Y6M
In preparation for your Sojourn paddle, please register. The information collected will be used to finalize the Sojourn roster, plan for the event and keep you informed of other RCS hosted events. Once you have registered, additional Sojourn details will be emailed to the address you have provided.
REGISTRATION FEES
– $25 Adult
– $15 Child (under 12)
– $20 Student
REGISTRATION FEES WILL INCLUDE
– Kayaks/Canoes/Paddles/Personal flotation devices as available (first come/first served)
– Lunch
– A professionally guided paddle of the beautiful Rivanna River
For more information or questions please contact RCA

Robbi Savage, Executive Director
ro*********@**********er.org | 434-977-4837
Additional details and logistics provided after registration

Quarry Park Cleanup and Buffer Planting
2016-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Quarry Park, 427 Quarry Rd, Charlottesville , VA, 22902, United States
Please register for the Quarry Park Cleanup and Buffer Planting so we can assure that we have adequate supplies, equipment and staff on location.
Click here or follow this link to register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HQWSZXJ

Thank you so much for your willingness to help Keep the Rivanna River and its tributaries clean!
WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED:
-Trash Bags
-Latex Gloves
-Water/ Refreshments
-Removal and Recycle of Trash
SUGGEST THAT YOU WEAR AND BRING:
-Closed toe shoes
-Long pants and shirt
-Sunscreen
-Bug repellent
-Brimmed hat
-Work gloves
-Shoes and clothes that can get dirty and wet!

Greene County Park Rain Garden Maintenance
2016-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Greene County Park, 512 Jeri Allen Way, Ruckersville, VA, 229868, United States
For registration click here!

2016 Earth Day Events
2016-04-22 - 2016-04-23 | VA
Locations throughout the watershed

Fluvanna County Earth Day Celebration
2016-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | VA
Come visit the RCA table at the Fluvanna County Earth Day Celebration!

River and Water Safety Workshop
2016-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center, Darden Towe Park, Charlottesville, VA, 22911, United States
The Workshops are being held at two locations.
River Safety is at the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center at Darden Towe Park from 10am to noon.
Learn to Swim is at Crow Indoor Pool 1700 Rose Hill Dr. also from 10am to noon.
These are Free Community Service Events sponsored by: Rivanna Conservation Alliance, Lake Monticello Water Safety Team, Charlottesville, Albemarle Rescue Squad, Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries, and the Ben Hair Just Learn to Swim Foundation
Register here!

Frog, Toad, and Night Critters Workshop
2016-04-01 19:00 - 23:00 | Scheier Natural Area, 917 Long Acre Rd, Palmyra, VA, 22963, United States
The Rivanna Conservation Alliance (RCA) and Rivanna Master Naturalists are hosting an educational workshop and bonfire at the Scheier Natural Area in Palmyra, VA. Participants will identify and listen to the sounds of the night – frogs, toads, and other critters that live in the woods and in or around the ponds. With flashlights, you will explore with trained professional educators. The event will conclude with s’mores and hot chocolate around the campfire.
This is a Free Event, though donations for our new Scheier Education Center are ENCOURAGED.
For registration please click here!

CANCELED - StreamWatch Introductory Stream Monitor Training - March 26th
2016-03-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Fluvanna County Public Library, 214 Commons Blvd, Palmyra, VA
This event is canceled.

Primtive and Survival Skills Workshop
2016-03-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Scheier Natural Area, 917 Long Acre Rd, Palmyra, VA, 22963, United States
Workshop leaders will cover primitive fire making, shelter, cordage, finding safe water, basic traps and general survival tips. Meet at the kiosk. Please bring snacks/water and wear clothes that will get dirty. Heavy rain cancels.
This is a Free Event, though donations for our new Scheier Education Center are ENCOURAGED
For registration please click here!

Stormwater Workshop: From Concept to Integration
2016-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | VA
Facilitator:
Daphne Spain, Professor, Department of Urban and Environmental Planning
Panel Members:
Congressional Legislation
Roberta (Robbi) Savage, Executive Director, Rivanna Conservation Alliance and Instructor, the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and the School of Architecture
Federal Regulation
Jon Z. Cannon, Professor, Environmental Law; Director, Environmental and Land Use Law Program
Local Stormwater Utilities
Kristel Riddervold, Environmental Administrator, City of Charlottesville
Local Elected Officials Challenge
Ann Mallek, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
Followed by a Speakers/Faculty Luncheon in the Purcell Reading Room
Sponsored by The Rivanna Conservation Alliance, UVA Law School, School of Architecture, and Darden School of Business
Register here!

World Water Day Events
2016-03-22 | VA
All day
Venues throughout the City and U.Va. Grounds

Cville Fix a Leak 5k
2016-03-20 | Pen Park, 1400 Pen Park Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901, United States
Click here for more information and registration or follow this link: https://www.charlottesville.org/waterconservation
