Introductory Biological (Benthic) Training
2025-09-04 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | VA
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 with RCA. No previous experience is necessary. Training sessions are free to RCA volunteers.
The location for this event is to be determined and dependent on water levels.
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SRdj

Introductory Biological (Benthic) Training
2025-09-06 10:00 - 13:00 | VA
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 with RCA. No previous experience is necessary. Training sessions are free to RCA volunteers.
The location for this event is to be determined and dependent on water levels.
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SRdk

September Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park
2025-09-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA
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. 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/SRq8

September Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Drive, Charlottesville, VA
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 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/SRq7

6th Annual Rivanna River Round-Up
2025-09-20 | VA
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 up here! Continue to check the website as we may add additional sites.

Riverview Park Walk-and-Talk: Trails
2025-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Riverview Park, 298 Riverside Drive, Charlottesville, VA
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.

Charlottesville Middle School 7th Grade Watershed Field Trips (Day 1)
2025-10-07 09:15 - 13:15 | Camp Albemarle, 1675 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA
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 so much for your help!
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SRHl

Charlottesville Middle School 7th Grade Watershed Field Trip (Day 2)
2025-10-08 09:15 - 13:15 | Camp Albemarle, 1675 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA
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 so much for your help!
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SRHm

Charlottesville Middle School 7th Grade Watershed Field Trip (Day 3)
2025-10-09 09:15 - 13:15 | Camp Albemarle, 1675 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA
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 so much for your help!
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SRHB

Watershed Moments: A Mini River Film Festival
2025-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 Market St, Charlottesville, VA
The Rivanna Conservation Alliance invites you to Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre for Watershed Moments, a free mini film festival celebrating the ways people connect to and are transformed by our local waterways.
We will screen four films, “Headwaters Down,” “Reclaiming the River,” and two short student films. These films — created by storytellers of different ages, backgrounds, and languages — capture moments of discovery, reflection, and connection with our rivers. After the screenings, enjoy conversations with the filmmakers through a Q&A panel.
Admission is free, but RSVPs are required. Snack bar will be open with popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer, and wine available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
RSVP at tinyurl.com/RCAFilmFest

Infamous Stringdusters: Beer and Seltzer Trailer
2025-10-11 18:45 - 22:45 | Ting Pavilion, 700 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Help RCA run the draft beer and seltzer trailer at the Infamous Stringdusters show at Ting Pavilion! Volunteers will be responsible for serving draft beer and canned hard seltzers, as well as charging credit card payments through Square point of sale terminals.
Volunteers must be 21 or older. All volunteers will receive a free ticket for a non-alcoholic drink during the show and a free beer at the end of the shift.
SIGN UP HERE: https://htru.io/SRqQ

Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park (Shift 1)
2025-10-14 13:00 - 14:30 | 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
