Join us at our fifth annual 2025 Rappahannock River Symposium! This excellent opportunity for partners of the Rappahannock River Roundtable to collaborate and share research, successes, program highlights, new projects, management tools, and more with others dedicated to clean water and environmentalism. All are invited including environmental scientists and researchers, local government officials, educators and […]
Experience the magic of autumn with the Fall Foliage Festival at Sky Meadows State Park! Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the park offers the perfect backdrop for celebrating the stunning colors of the season. Enjoy two full days of breathtaking views of the changing leaves, wagon rides, and scenic hikes through […]
Please save the date and join us for Virginia’s Buffer Summit, hosted by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium in partnership with the Rappahannock River Roundtable, Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative, and the Virginia Department of Forestry. There will be an exciting line-up of speakers, activities, and networking opportunities that will showcase the benefits of […]
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s 20th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum, held at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is a watershed-wide event reaching over 400 restoration and protection practitioners to inspire and empower local action towards clean water. The Alliance will share successful tools and techniques, offer lessons and learnings from […]
The Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council is excited to announce the 11th annual Turning a New Leaf Sustainable Landscaping Conference. The theme for the 2025 conference is “Chart the Course, Shape the Future: Together for a Greener Good,” and we seek to bring together conservation practitioners to exchange ideas, explore innovative stormwater management strategies, and learn […]
Are you a new landowner who doesn't know where to start in your conservation journey? Or, are you an experienced landowner looking to make changes that benefit wildlife? Join the Quail Forever biologists from Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia for an evening webinar to learn how you can promote wildlife conservation on your landscape! Register here! […]
Join us Thursday, February 19th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Maple Glen at Graves Mill Farm for a fun neighborhood social. Learn how to support wildlife, preserve that beautiful night sky, and connect with your neighbors! Dress to be outdoors. Hot cocoa and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Register here!
Join VGBI and other partners at the 22nd Annual Landowner Woods & Wildlife Conference, Saturday, Feb. 28. This long-running full-day conference provides information, tools, and personal contacts to help private woodland owners keep their woods, and the wildlife that live in them, healthy and productive. A variety of topics are offered to appeal to owners […]
Join us to learn about conservation efforts to provide nesting habitat for American Kestrels across the Virginia Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley. October Greenfield, Wildlife Habitat Program Manager for The Piedmont Environmental Council, will present on American Kestrel ecology and conservation challenges, followed by a field walk to learn about monitoring nest boxes. What to expect: […]
September Farm is teaming up with the Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative, Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley and VSU's Small Farm Outreach program for an exciting pasture walk and talk this spring. Farmer Jay Hafner will demonstrate the process to set-up and use a no-till seed drill to establish warm season grasses. Beginning summer 2026, the […]
Join PEC for a guided birding walk through the Roundabout Meadows pastures and meadows. Possible sightings may include eastern meadowlarks, field sparrows, indigo buntings, plus a variety of other grassland and shrubland species. The walk will cover approximately 1 mile through rolling pastures and mowed trails, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing […]