Rivanna Conservation Alliance

Pavilion "Flume" Concert Volunteering
2016-09-04 17:45 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Sprint Pavilion, 700 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
RCA will be volunteer staffing the beverage carts at the “Flume” concert under the Sprint Pavilion on the Downtown Mall. If you will be attending the concert please stop by a beverage cart to grab a drink and chat with RCA volunteers and staff. RCA volunteers for these concert events to raise money for RCA programs. If you would like to help work one of the beverage carts and help support our organization please email Justin Altice as soon as possible: ju**********@**********er.org

Science Advisory Committee Mtg
2016-08-24 16:00 - 18:00 | RCA Office, 1150 River Rd, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA, 22901-4110, United States
RCA’s Science Advisory Committee will be meeting on Wednesday August 24 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Benthic Monitoring Advanced Training
2016-08-20 13:30 - 16:30 | RCA Office, 1150 River Rd, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA, 22901-4110, United States
The RCA StreamWatch fall monitoring season begins September 15. In preparation for the upcoming season RCA wants to ensure that current and would-be monitors have the training they need to have a successful monitoring experience. To that end, we will be holding a training for advanced benthic monitoring skills.
Questions? Please contact Jessica Dodds, Benthic Monitoring Specialist at jessicadodds@rivannariver.org

RCA Volunteering at Fridays after Five
2016-08-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Sprint Pavilion, 700 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
RCA will be volunteer staffing the beverage carts at the Fridays after Five Concert starring “The Currys”. Come out to listen to free music and chat with RCA volunteers and staff.
If you would like to help work one of the beverage carts please email Justin Altice as soon as possible: ju**********@**********er.org

Introductory Benthic Volunteer Monitoring Training
2016-08-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Camp Albemarle, 1675 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA
If you have been thinking about how to engage with the community, if you have an interest in the environment and water quality and if you would like to monitor the health of the Rivanna River, please join us for our Introductory Benthic Monitoring Training. Please contact Jessica Dodds (je**********@**********er.org) to register for the Sunday August 20 training from 10:00am – 3:00pm at Camp Albemarle.

Benthic Monitoring Re-certification
2016-08-02 18:00 - 20:30 | TBA
If you are a volunteer monitor for our Benthic Program and if it’s time for your re-certification, please join us on August 2nd from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. To register please contact Jessica Dodds je**********@**********er.org who will share session details and location.

Board of Directors Mtg
2016-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | RCA Office, 1150 River Rd, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA, 22901-4110, United States
The RCA Board of Directors is meeting on Thursday July 21, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.

Greene County Youth Camp
2016-07-21 09:30 - 12:00 | 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
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
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

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
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
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
Locations throughout the watershed

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