Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park
2026-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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Henley Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 2)
2026-03-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Henley Middle School, 5880 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA, 22932
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On March 11th, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Henley Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Henley from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Henley Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 3)
2026-03-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Henley Middle School, 5880 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA, 22932
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On March 12th, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Henley Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Henley from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Introduction to Biological (Benthic) Monitoring Training
2026-03-13 10:00 - 13:00 | VA
This training covers the fundamentals of benthic macroinvertebrate sampling; catching and identifying aquatic invertebrates for the purpose of evaluating water quality and stream health.
This training includes both a classroom and a hands-on field component. In the classroom, we will go over RCA’s Biological Monitoring Program, the organisms we monitor, our sampling protocol, and how to become a benthic monitor with RCA. In the field, we will use our sampling protocol to collect benthic macroinvertebrates from the stream and work together to identify them.
Attending an Introduction to Biological Monitoring Training session is required for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer benthic monitor with RCA. No prior experience is required, but space is limited. Training sessions are free to RCA volunteers.
Location is TBD as it is dependent on water levels.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SVJI

Introduction to Biological (Benthic) Monitoring Training
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | VA
This training covers the fundamentals of benthic macroinvertebrate sampling; catching and identifying aquatic invertebrates for the purpose of evaluating water quality and stream health.
This training includes both a classroom and a hands-on field component. In the classroom, we will go over RCA’s Biological Monitoring Program, the organisms we monitor, our sampling protocol, and how to become a benthic monitor with RCA. In the field, we will use our sampling protocol to collect benthic macroinvertebrates from the stream and work together to identify them.
Attending an Introduction to Biological Monitoring Training session is required for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer benthic monitor with RCA. No prior experience is required, but space is limited. Training sessions are free to RCA volunteers.
Location is TBD as it is dependent on water levels.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SVJK

Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | 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/SVmB

Lakeside Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 1)
2026-03-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Preddy Creek Park, 3690 Burnley Station Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22911
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On March 17th, 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 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Lakeside Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 2)
2026-03-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Preddy Creek Park, 3690 Burnley Station Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22911
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On March 18th, 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 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Burley Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 1)
2026-03-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Camp Albemarle, 1675 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA
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On March 24th, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Burley Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Camp Albemarle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Burley Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 2)
2026-03-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Camp Albemarle, 1675 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA
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On March 25th, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Burley Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Camp Albemarle from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Journey Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 1)
2026-03-31 09:00 - 13:00 | Journey Middle School, 210 Lambs Ln, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
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On March 31st, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Journey Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Journey Middle School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Journey Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 2)
2026-04-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Journey Middle School, 210 Lambs Ln, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
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On April 1st, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Journey Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Journey Middle School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Journey Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 3)
2026-04-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Journey Middle School, 210 Lambs Ln, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
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On April 2nd, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Journey Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Journey Middle School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Walton Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 1)
2026-04-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Walnut Creek Park, 4250 Walnut Creek Park, North Garden, VA
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On April 14th, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Walton Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Walnut Creek Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Walton Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 2)
2026-04-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Walnut Creek Park, 4250 Walnut Creek Park, North Garden, VA
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On April 15th, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for 6th grade students from Walton Middle School and we need your help! This field trip will take place at Walnut Creek Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.

Community Lab School Watershed Education Field Trip
2026-04-16 09:00 - 13:00 | VA
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On April 16th, RCA is hosting a watershed education field trip for students from Community Lab School and we need your help! The location for this field trip is to be determined. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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 host a virtual volunteer orientation on Sunday, March 8th at 7:00 PM to walk through each activity, and will pair new volunteers with more experienced ones during the field trips.
