Advancing Agricultural Conservation through a Social Science Lens Forum Session

Join NFWF as we look to answer the following key question: What recommendations and insights from the Chesapeake Bay Program Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee’s 2021 workshop on social science in agricultural conservation hold the most promise for advancing ag conservation beyond the region’s early adopters? Register Here!

Science in Action: 3 Tools Used in Chesapeake Bay Restoration

Join our partners at the Chesapeake Bay Program to learn about three of the most productive tools that can be used to advance restoration at a regional or local level. They are free and available to members of the public, as well as everyone working in the environmental space: Very High Resolution Land Use/Land Cover […]

Master Gardener’s Annual Seed Swap

Rowser Building 1739 Richmond Hwy, Stafford, VA, United States

Free and open to the public! Garden talks on "Quick Fixes for Disturbed Soils" and "Winter Sowing." Bring packaged and labeled seeds and any garden related items you want to trade. 

The importance of isolation, drift, and genetics for conservation of native Brook Trout

EBTJV is proud to announce the first edition of "Swimming with Science," a lunch n' learn series. This is an exciting opportunity to discuss the state of science as it applies to brook trout management, with experts. Across their eastern range, thousands of populations of native Brook Trout are currently restricted to isolated habitats with […]

Trout Unlimited 33rd Annual Fishing Show

highland school 597 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA

Join our partners at the Rapidan Chapter of Trout Unlimited for their 33rd annual fishing show! This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the mission of Trout Unlimited and their mission to conserve and restore coldwater fish habitat as well as hear from an excellent range of speakers and presenters! “The Biggest Little Fishing […]

Virginia Department of Forestry: Forest Legacy Program

Virginia’s United Land Trusts will host agency and nonprofit speakers to provide an overview of federal grant programs most relevant to land conservation. Applying, receiving, and managing a federal grant is a 2-5 year proposition. What factors should your organization consider before applying? What are some of the ingredients for success? VaULT’s role will be […]

Land Use and Environment Committee

The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission hosts a quarterly Landuse and Environment Committee meeting for regional stakeholders in planning district 9. This includes Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison, and Orange Counties. Please contact Michelle Edwards at medwards@rrregion.org for meeting information.

Bluebirds and your garden session

Want to learn more about the environment and how to have a better garden? Join Tree Fredericksburg in a series of discovery as they cover different tree and gardening topics throughout 2023. Classes will be held on the third Saturday of the month from 10-11 am at Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street. Classes […]

Increasing Access to Green Space Where It’s Needed Most

Please join the Chesapeake Bay Program Communications Office at our February webinar, Increasing Access to Green Space Where It's Needed Most. Across the United States, low-income communities of color often have fewer and smaller-sized parks than neighborhoods with a majority white population. This disparity has serious implications, as access to green space is a proven […]

GWRC-FOR Urban Heat Island Community Listening Session

George Washington Regional Commission 406 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA, United States

To learn more about the impacts of Urban Heat Islands, the public is invited to attend an Urban Heat Island Community Listening Session on February 22nd at 10 am or March 9th at 6pm at GWRC’s office at 406 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. FOR and GWRC are holding these public meetings to gather […]

Ask the Expert: Collaborative Funding Opportunities for Conservation and Water Quality

Is your organization interested in exploring opportunities to partner on grant opportunities? Would you be interested in partnering with another local organization? Do you need a fiscal agent for your project? Is my project a good fit for this grant program? How do I find matching funds? Do I qualify for this grant program? My […]

Creating Open Woodlands to Promote Regeneration & Development of White Oak

You are invited to attend our latest Live Webinar sponsored by: Southern Regional Extension forestry. Title: Creating Open Woodlands to Promote Regeneration & Development of White Oak What will you learn? Learn about management practices that can create the conditions that promote development and regeneration of White Oak in this webinar. Oaks grow slowly and can be […]