We are inviting anyone interested in the organization’s Rapidan Fish Passage Project to attend our first informational meeting. The project is currently in the engineering stages, evaluating and designing fish passage solutions which include dam removal. Day, time and place are as follows: Thursday, November 21, 2024 6:00 – 8:00 PM Town of Orange Public […]
We hope you are doing well and can join us for the upcoming 2024 Virginia Farm-to-Table Conference. Keynote speakers and practitioners of note include Clarenda “Farmer Cee” Stanley of Green Heffa Farms, Nicole Masters of Integrity Soils, Maureen McNamara Best of the Local Environmental Agriculture Project (LEAP) in Roanoke, Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl of […]
Join Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District for a Rain Garden Workshop! With a chance to dive into: VCAP (Virginia Conservation Assistance Program) Rain Gardens & Native Plants Maintenance tips Where: Culpeper Extension Office at the Carver Center When: December 5th from 10am - 12pm Stick around after the workshop for an exciting tour of […]
The Rappahannock River Roundtable is pleased to welcome Justin Altice, Forest Legacy Program Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF), to lead a discussion on the Forest Legacy Grant Program which is currently accepting applications in Virginia! This informational webinar will provide background on the program, discuss the current funding opportunity, eligible project types […]
This event is centered around the Rappahannock River Roundtable's Forestry Workgroup and its efforts to plan forestry-related initiatives for the upcoming spring. It involves discussing and strategizing programs and activities that aim to improve forest management, conservation, and restoration within the Rappahannock River watershed. Key aspects likely covered include: Program Development: Brainstorming and refining forestry-related […]
Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to deepen your knowledge and contribute to sustainable landscaping practices. CEUs are available. January 8 and 15, 2025: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Learning Objectives: Understand various meadow types and their life cycles Discover the ecological benefits of meadows Learn about how ecology can inform meadow site selection Acquire skills […]
Save the date for the Virginia Security Corridor’s Lunch and Learn Grant Spotlight: NFWF National Coastal Resilience Fund. The webinar will take place on January 16th from 12:00-1:00pm. Join VSC Coordinators and special guest Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Belton from Throwe Environmental who will be providing information about the NRCF and offering advice on how to submit competitive […]
Forestry Training: Forests, Ecology, and Plant Biology with University of Delaware Attendees will hear from Rachel Hillabrand, Plant and Soil Sciences Lab Manager at the University of Delaware, and Kendall McCoach, Urban Ecology PhD Candidate at the University of Delaware, as they explore key forestry concepts such as ecology and plant biology. The session will […]
A Native Plant Symposium for beginners and beyond! Create a beautiful yard, save time and money, improve water quality, build habitat for pollinators and birds. The symposium will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., at the Verizon Auditorium, George Mason University, located at 10900 University Blvd, Manassas, VA 20110. Registration for this hybrid […]
Join VAEE in February 9-11, 2025, at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Early bird pricing is live, so reserve your spot now and save on tickets! Early Bird Pricing - Don’t Miss Out! Secure your tickets at a discounted rate until December 6th. Pricing details are as follows: Full Conference: $275 (early […]
The Rappahannock River Roundtable is excited to announce the launch of the Trees for Shade Silvopasture Program! This new program will provide agricultural producers technical assistance and flexible cost-share funding to support the planning, design, and implementation of silvopasture systems to "plant" shade in your pastures that will also provide multiple other benefits to your […]
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Virginia Cooperative Extension will host its annual Woods and Wildlife Conference at Germanna Community College in Culpeper. This event offers valuable tools and networking opportunities to help private woodland owners maintain healthy and productive forests and wildlife. A variety of topics are offered to appeal to owners of both […]
