Rivanna Conservation Alliance

Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park (Shift 1)
2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a shorter, 90-minute volunteer workday at Darden Towe Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening recently planted native trees and shrubs.
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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SRLm

Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park (Shift 2)
2025-10-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a shorter, 90-minute volunteer workday at Darden Towe Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening recently planted native trees and shrubs.
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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SRLn

Invasive Workday at Riverview Park (Shift 1)
2025-10-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a shorter, 90-minute volunteer workday at Riverview Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening recently planted native trees and shrubs.
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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SRLo

Invasive Workday at Riverview Park (Shift 2)
2025-10-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a shorter, 90-minute volunteer workday at Riverview Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening recently planted native trees and shrubs.
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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SRLp

Riverview Park Walk-and-Talk - CANCELLED
2025-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Drive, Charlottesville, VA
**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED**
Join us for our next scheduled Rivanna Restoration Project walk-and-talk on Sunday, October 19th. The theme for this month is a general overview of the project. This is a good opportunity for anyone who is new to the project to learn more. Meet at the RCA kiosk near the top of the boat launch stairs at 5:00 PM. RSVP to info@rivannariver.org.

James River Consortium Annual Buffer Summit
2025-10-21 09:00 - 16:00 | 442 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23229, 442 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA
This year’s James River Consortium Annual Buffer Summit is hosted by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium in partnership with the Rappahannock Roundtable, Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative, and the Virginia Department of Forestry. RCA’s Director of Monitoring Claire Sanderson will be one of the speakers during the event.
Register here: https://jamesriverconsortium.org/news-events/annual-buffer-summit/

Fall Fun Day at Tonsler Park
2025-11-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Tonsler Park, 500 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA for fun and educational activities and games at Tonsler Park. Free and open to all ages!

November Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park
2025-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a two-hour volunteer workday at Darden Towe Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening recently planted native trees and shrubs.
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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SR1n

Rivanna Trail and River Road Cleanup
2025-11-15 09:00 - 11:00 | VA
Join RCA for a cleanup along River Road and the Rivanna Trail between the RCA office and Free Bridge. We will meet at the RCA office, located at 1150 River Road. Please wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather. RCA will provide gloves, trash pickers, and garbage bags. This is a weather dependent event. Questions? Email info@rivannariver.org.
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SR9w

November Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
2025-11-15 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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SR1p

Tree Maintenance Workday
2025-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Crozet Elementary School, 1407 Crozet Ave, Crozet, Virginia, 22932
The trees we planted at Crozet Elementary in 2019 are getting big! Help RCA keep them happy by joining us for a workday focused on maintenance. We will be removing tree shelters, staking trees, and pruning as needed.
RCA will provide needed tools like loppers, and pruners, 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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SR5l

Cleanup at McIntire Park & Triangle Trails
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
Help RCA clean up our community! We will meet at the baseball field past the YMCA. Look for the RCA signs. Please dress for the weather, wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather. RCA will provide gloves, trash pickers, and garbage bags.
This is a weather dependent event. Questions? Email info@rivannariver.org. Thanks for helping keep our watershed beautiful!
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SSiF

Tree Planting with James River Buffer Program
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
Join RCA in planting trees at a privately-owned property participating in the James River Buffer Program. 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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SR9x

Old Mill Trail Trash Cleanup
2025-12-14 12:00 - 14:00 | VA
Join RCA for a trash cleanup! We will meet in the parking lot of the Pantops Shopping Center (where Food Lion is, but over in the corner closest to the trail). Look for RCA signs indicating where to go. This cleanup will be on the Old Mill Trail along the county side of the Rivanna River. Be prepared to potentially walk a few miles!
Please wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather. RCA will provide gloves, trash pickers, and garbage bags.
This is a weather dependent event. Questions? Email info@rivannariver.org. Thanks for helping keep our watershed beautiful!
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SSnG

Tree Planting @ Panorama Natural Burial
2025-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
Join RCA in planting trees for the James River Buffer Program at Panorama Natural Burial. We will be planting 130 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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SShH

December Tree Planting Workday at Darden Towe Park
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a two-hour volunteer workday at Darden Towe Park. We will be planting tree seedlings to replace those that did not survive from the original planting earlier this year.
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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SSq0

December Tree Planting Workday at Riverview Park
2025-12-20 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 planting tree seedlings to replace those that did not survive from the original planting earlier this year.
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
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SR1s

Cleanup on Rivanna Trail and River Road
2026-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
Help RCA clean up our watershed! We will meet at the RCA office at 1150 River Road and clean River Road and the Rivanna Trail between Free Bridge and the trail access north of the office.
Please wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather. RCA will provide gloves, trash pickers, and garbage bags.
This cleanup is not appropriate for children under 12. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or reach out to Jean Lea directly if they are a minor and an NHS student seeking volunteer hours.
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/STcu

CANCELLED: January Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
2026-01-10 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/STbd

Trail Cleanup - Broadway and Franklin
2026-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
Join RCA for a trash cleanup! This will be a kid-friendly cleanup at the intersection of Broadway and Franklin, you can park in Rudy’s Rugs parking lot.
Please wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather. RCA will provide gloves, trash pickers, and garbage bags.
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/STcv

January Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park
2026-01-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a two-hour volunteer workday at Darden Towe Park. We will be managing invasive plants that are threatening recently planted native trees and shrubs.
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/STbc

MLK Day Trash Cleanup at Forest Hills Park
2026-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Forest Hills Park, 1022 Forest Hills Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
Join RCA for a day of service in honor of MLK Day. We will be picking up trash in Forest Hills Park and on the roads around Charlottesville Middle School. RCA will provide trash pickers, gloves, and bags. 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/SVdS

Riparian Buffer Protection Standards public hearing - POSTPONED
2026-01-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Lane Auditorium, Albemarle County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, 22902
Albemarle County has proposed an ordinance to update its rules for protecting riparian buffers. The proposed updates aim to protect water quality and stream health, help meet goals in the County’s Comprehensive Plan, and support floodplain protection and wildlife habitat. Attend the public meeting for a chance to comment on the proposed updates.

Rivanna Trail at 5th Street Trash Cleanup - POSTPONED
2026-02-01 13:00 - 15:00 | VA
**Due to inclement weather, this cleanup has been postponed. Check back for updated information.
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.
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

South Fork Rivanna TMDL Meeting
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, VA
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is hosting a public meeting for the South Fork Rivanna Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Study. This study is the result of years of work to:

identify streams not meeting water quality standards,

determine what pollutants are causing impairments, and

develop pollution reduction requirements to improve stream health.

RCA’s water quality monitoring program played a big part in this process, and we hope you will come out to learn more and provide your feedback. RCA and Albemarle County staff will also share a bit about water quality initiatives in this part of the watershed during the meeting.

February Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
2026-02-14 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/SVmc

Brook Hill Park Cleanup
2026-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Brook Hill Park, 2009 Rio Mills Rd, Earlysville, VA, 22936
Join RCA for a trash cleanup! This cleanup will focus on the parking lot and boat ramp area at Brook Hill Park. Please wear long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather. RCA will provide gloves, trash pickers, and garbage bags. 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/SVuR

February Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park
2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 | 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/SVmd

RCA Volunteer Open House
2026-02-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Rivanna Conservation Alliance, 1150 River Road, Suite One, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Join RCA staff and volunteers to learn more about how you can get involved in our volunteer programs. Light refreshments will be provided. This is a drop-in event, so come any time between 4 PM and 7 PM. All ages welcome!

Bacteria Monitor Training
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Rivanna Conservation Alliance, 1150 River Road, Suite One, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Become Certified Bacteria Monitors with RCA’s Bacteria Monitoring Program! This training covers the fundamentals of bacteria sampling for the purpose of evaluating recreational water quality within the Rivanna River watershed.
No previous experience is necessary. Training sessions are free to RCA volunteers.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SVvo
