Livestock Forage Alternatives & More!

Kinloch Farm 5313 Hopewell Rd, The Plains, VA, United States

Join Dr. Pat Keyser, to learn about Livestock Forage Alternatives Warm Season Grasses for Enhanced Production, Conservation and Profitability. Free breakfast & pasture walk!  American Farmland Trust, VA Forage and Grassland Council, VWL, Eldon Farm and Kinloch Farm invite you to join them at Kinloch Farm in Fauquier County, VA for an exciting morning presentation […]

Stormwater and Erosion Training – Program Administrator

Learn more about stormwater and erosion training classes hosted by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. There are a few spots available in the following classes. Actual class times are TBD. Program Administrator for ESC (virtual) - August 8, 2023 Program Administrator for SWM (virtual) - August 9, 2023 To register and complete the online prerequisites, […]

Aquatic Macroinvertebrates

Interested in learning more about aquatic macroinvertebrates? Aquatic macroinvertebrates are an important indicator of the health of our local stream. These fascinating underwater critters can be categorized by families, feeding groups, and their sensitivity to water pollution. This presentation will cover basic aquatic macroinvertebrate identification along with an overview of their feeding groups and their […]

Stormwater and Erosion Training – Inspector

Learn more about stormwater and erosion training classes hosted by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. There are a few spots available in the following classes. Actual class times are TBD.  Inspector for SWM (Fairfax) - August 15-16, 2023 Inspector for ESC (virtual) - August 22-23. 2023 Inspector for SWM (James City County) - September 6-7, […]

DIY Rain Gardens

Want to learn more about making DIY rain gardens? Rain gardens are a great way to infiltrate stormwater on your property to help keep your local streams clean! Join the Alliance's Green Infrastructure Program Director, Jamie Alberti, to learn more about how to install a rain garden on your property. Register here! Checkout more events […]

Right Tree, Right Place 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 […]

Stormwater and Erosion Training – Plan Reviewer

Learn more about stormwater and erosion training classes hosted by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. There are a few spots available in the following classes. Actual class times are TBD.  Plan Reviewer for SWM (virtual) - August 29-31, 2023 Plan Reviewer for ESC (virtual) - September 19-21, 2023 Plan Reviewer for SWM (Fairfax) - September […]

PLASTIC SOUP: CLEANING OUR WATERWAYS 

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle? Join this free webinar series and learn more about ending the epidemic of plastic pollution in Virginia! Not only is unnecessary waste costly, but it harms wildlife, creates health risks, and pollutes our waterways and oceans. Learn all about how we can divert waste and cleanup litter in Virginia. We will discuss […]

Hardscape for gardens 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 […]

GWRC Regional Resiliency Meeting

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

Join us for our September Regional Resiliency Meeting with special guests from Friends of the Rappahannock who will be speaking on why "Trees Are the Answer to Any Question." This event will have an option to join virtually or attend in-person. Please RSVP to get a virtual link. Contact Meredith Keppel (meredith.keppel@gwregion.org) with any questions […]

75 YEARS OF RECYCLING: IS IT OUR FUTURE?

Reduce! Reuse! Recycle? Join this free webinar series and learn more about ending the epidemic of plastic pollution in Virginia! From turning plastics into fuels to misleading labeling, there are many industry efforts to slow progress in our work to put Wildlife Over Waste and combat plastic pollution. These false solutions distract from the root […]

Biochar 101

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Have you ever heard about Biochar? Join Center for Watershed Protection and learn about biochar, a versatile tool, is made and how it’s used to meet resiliency, stormwater, and water quality goals. Register here for free!