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SUMMARY:Journey Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP \nOn 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. \nStudents will rotate through benthic macroinvertebrate sampling\, chemical water quality testing\, and a fun ecology game called Macroinvertebrate Mayhem. \nNo 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.
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/journey-middle-school-watershed-education-field-trip-day-2/
LOCATION:Journey Middle School\, 210 Lambs Ln\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T032024
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SUMMARY:Journey Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 3)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP \nOn 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. \nStudents will rotate through benthic macroinvertebrate sampling\, chemical water quality testing\, and a fun ecology game called Macroinvertebrate Mayhem. \nNo 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.
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/journey-middle-school-watershed-education-field-trip-day-3/
LOCATION:Journey Middle School\, 210 Lambs Ln\, Charlottesville\, VA\, 22901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260506T032024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T141138Z
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SUMMARY:JRBP Tree Planting in Keswick
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA in planting trees at a privately-owned property participating in the James River Buffer Program (JRBP). We will be planting new tree and shrub seedlings along the banks of a stream. \nRCA 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. \nThis 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 \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZDV
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/jrbp-tree-planting-in-keswick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T032024
CREATED:20260401T141913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T145418Z
UID:7089-1775998800-1776006000@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Invasive Workday at Riverview Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRCA 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. \nThis 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 \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZAX
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/monthly-invasive-workday-at-riverview-park-2/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 298 Riverside Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T032024
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UID:6832-1776157200-1776171600@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Walton Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP \nOn 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. \nStudents will rotate through benthic macroinvertebrate sampling\, chemical water quality testing\, and a fun ecology game called Macroinvertebrate Mayhem. \nNo 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.
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/walton-middle-school-watershed-education-field-trip-day-1/
LOCATION:Walnut Creek Park\, 4250 Walnut Creek Park\, North Garden\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T032024
CREATED:20260105T205753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T205753Z
UID:6834-1776243600-1776258000@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Walton Middle School Watershed Education Field Trip (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP \nOn 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. \nStudents will rotate through benthic macroinvertebrate sampling\, chemical water quality testing\, and a fun ecology game called Macroinvertebrate Mayhem. \nNo 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.
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/walton-middle-school-watershed-education-field-trip-day-2/
LOCATION:Walnut Creek Park\, 4250 Walnut Creek Park\, North Garden\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260506T032024
CREATED:20260402T190342Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Invasive Workday at Darden Towe Park - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRCA 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. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZBS
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/monthly-invasive-workday-at-darden-towe-park-2/
LOCATION:Darden Towe Park\, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road\, Charlottesville\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
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CREATED:20260401T150627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T152314Z
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SUMMARY:Western Park JRBP Tree Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA in planting trees for the James River Buffer Program in Crozet. We will be planting new tree and shrub seedlings along the banks of a stream. \nRCA 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. \nThis 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 \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZDR
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/western-park-jrbp-tree-planting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
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CREATED:20260402T202350Z
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SUMMARY:Garlic Mustard Pull in Darden Towe Park
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a 2-hour volunteer workday to pull invasive garlic mustard at Darden Towe Park. \nRCA will provide gloves and provide onsite training. Volunteers should wear long sleeves\, long pants\, and closed-toe shoes to protect themselves from outdoor hazards like poison ivy. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nThis 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 \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZKr
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/garlic-mustard-pull-in-darden-towe-park/
LOCATION:Darden Towe Park\, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road\, Charlottesville\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T032024
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SUMMARY:Garlic Mustard Pull in Riverview Park
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and partners of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a 2-hour volunteer workday to pull invasive garlic mustard at Riverview Park. \nRCA will provide gloves and provide onsite training. Volunteers should wear long sleeves\, long pants\, and closed-toe shoes to protect themselves from outdoor hazards like poison ivy. Please bring a water bottle. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nThis 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 \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZKq
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/garlic-mustard-pull-in-riverview-park/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 298 Riverside Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T032024
CREATED:20260407T153153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T152231Z
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SUMMARY:Watershed Litter Cleanup - Location TBD
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA for a watershed cleanup. We will be picking up trash along a tributary of the Rivanna River\, and will share the location once it has been finalized. \nRCA will provide reflective vests\, along with trash pickers\, trash bags\, and all other equipment needed. This site will not be appropriate for children\, but NHS volunteers may participate with signed waivers. Volunteers should plan to bring a water bottle\, wear closed toed shoes and wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZKw
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/watershed-litter-cleanup-location-tbd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T032024
CREATED:20260420T144323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T144323Z
UID:7163-1776852000-1776859200@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Tree Planting at Montfair Farm Resort
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA in planting trees at Montfair Resort to do a tree planting for the James River Buffer Program. We will be planting new tree and shrub seedlings along the banks of a lake and pond. \nRCA 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. \nThis 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 \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZWr
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/tree-planting-at-montfair-farm-resort/
LOCATION:Montfair Farm Resort\, 2500 Bezaleel Dr\, Crozet\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260506T032024
CREATED:20260420T144503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T144746Z
UID:7167-1777215600-1777222800@www.rivannariver.org
SUMMARY:Bioblitz in Riverview Park
DESCRIPTION:Join RCA and members of the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership for a bioblitz in Riverview Park during iNaturalist’s City Nature Challenge! \nA bioblitz is a communal effort to find\, identify\, and record as many species as possible within a designated area. This data will be collected using the mobile app\, iNaturalist. We encourage people of all experience levels to attend\, from those who are just curious to field-work professionals. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://htru.io/SZWq
URL:https://www.rivannariver.org/event/bioblitz-in-riverview-park/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 298 Riverside Drive\, Charlottesville\, VA
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