Roundtable partners from planning district 9 (Orange, Madison, Rappahannock, Culpeper, and Fauquier Counties). The next meeting of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission's Land Use and Environment Committee will be held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 10:00 am-12:00 noon via Zoom with a call-in option. DEQ will be presenting on Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater for Utility-scale […]

THE HUMANE GARDENER: NURTURING HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE NANCY LAWSON, AUTHOR THE HUMANE GARDENER In this myth-busting talk, learn how common growing methods divide the natural world into false dichotomies and perpetuate misperceptions about wild species living among us. Discover practical ways to put humane, eco-friendly gardening philosophies into action by protecting nesting sites; eliminating hazards; […]

Join us for a webinar highlighting changes to the BMP Warehouse. DEQ representative Bill Keeling will provide demonstrations of specific tasks such as the use of the new inspection template. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The webinar will be recorded and available for playback through the […]

Join us in attending the Rappahannock River Symposium on September 8th, 2021 at the Woolen Mill in Fredericksburg. This is an opportunity to network with others concerned for environmental welfare, learn more about what projects are currently being done across the Rappahannock watershed and hear research studies on the future health of the river. Register […]

THE SHRUB LAYER PEGGY SINGLEMANN, MAYMONT FOUNDATION, HOST OF VIRGINIA HOME GROWN Between the tall tree canopy and the herbaceous floor grows a myriad of shrubs that thrive in the varying light conditions of a forest. This middle layer is composed of plants that provide shelter and food for pollinators and mammals alike. Peggy M. […]

This is a great opportunity to hear excellent presentations about restoration work in the middle peninsula on a broad range of topics. The event will be held virtually over the course of three mornings. Who: You, a nearshore restoration practitioner operating in coastal VA; potentially a member of this Middle Peninsula restoration community of practice. […]

Join the George Washington Regional Commission (GWRC) for their quarterly meeting with environmental managers, stakeholders, and partners from the GWRC service area. The September 21 meeting will focus on the GWRC environmental management and “Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Program.” Feel free to extend this invitation to any colleagues interested in these topics. You may join […]

HOW TO BUILD A FOREST ON YOUR FRONT YARD JIM MCGLONE, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY Learn about forest layers and how to select species for your front yard forest. Also learn about what to look for when buying a tree or shrub and how to plant them when you get them home. Jim McGlone has […]

Join the Virginia Water Monitoring Council for their annual conference "Exploring Emerging Water Issues". HYBRID EVENT PLANNED: Participate either on-line or in-person. Information for in-person participants: The in-person event may be limited or not available depending on state or local health decrees (If this occurs, all in-person registrations will be transferred to virtual registrations and […]

SELECTING NATIVE PLANTS FOR FALL AND WINTER INTEREST & ECOLOGY KIM EIERMAN, ECOBENEFICIAL, LLC With a little bit of planning your native garden can look beautiful in all seasons, even as flowers fade. Discover how to extend the color show and textural interest in your landscape through fall and winter with beautiful foliage, striking structure, […]

The Rappahannock River Basin Commission Technical Advisory Committee meets monthly to discuss a broad range of environmental and conservation topics pertaining to the Rappahannock River. This group provides feedback and recommendations to the Rappahannock River Basin Commission. Please contact Eldon James for more information and get involved with meetings ejames7@me.com. https://rrbcnews.wordpress.com/