Pond ecology tells us a lot about the health of aquatic life, the environment and water quality. And, tadpoles are great fun to catch, examine and release. Come join us for a workshop at the Scheier Natural Area where there are 8 different ponds to explore: Our Workshop Leader is RCA Member, Master Naturalist and [...]
POSTPONED TILL JUNE 9 POND STUDY WORKSHOP Due to the heavy rain, the workshop scheduled for Scheier Natural Area this Saturday is being postponed to Saturday, June 9, from 9:00 am - 11:00am. (NOTE TIME CHANGE from original workshop). For more information, call Ida Swenson at 434-589-2777, or to register go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Scheierponds. Boots and [...]
This class covers site assessment, research, and creation of species lists and installation plans for assemblages of plants. Participants will understand how design choices can support greater habitat value for wildlife and biodiversity through the use of appropriately selected native plants. Instructor: David Hirschman $85 early/$100 after June 25 includes lunch 6.5 CBLP CEUs https://cblpro.org/produc [...]
You're caught in an urban or natural disaster - could you survive till help arrives? The Primitive & Survival Skills Workshop 101 will cover the basic skill sets needed to keep you alive - - Building a shelter without tools, - Finding and purifying water, - Making cordage - rope, - Making a fire, without [...]
Strap on your goggles and slip into your lab coat for the 21st annual Kid*Vention, the Virginia Discovery Museum's celebration of everything science! Families are invited to explore a wide variety of scientific fields through hands-on demonstrations, experiments, games, and more as children are introduced to biology, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, physics, and zoology and [...]
The Rivanna RiverFest started in 2019 as a community celebration of the Rivanna River, hosted by multiple groups. This year, the Rivanna RiverFest will run for more than a week (May 1-9) and include a range of activities. Most require advanced registration and spots are very limited, so sign-up soon. The Rivanna River Race registration [...]
Join Rivanna Conservation Alliance for an evening of frog, toad, and other pond critter identification at Scheier Natural Area in Fluvanna County. This is a drop-in event where we will have knowledgeable volunteers stationed around the ponds to teach visitors a bit about pond ecology, all while listening to our choir of frogs! No flip [...]
This year, RCA will be attending Kid*Vention, an interactive and educational event hosted by the Virginia Discovery Museum, and we need your help! We are looking for volunteers interested in teaching kids and their families about how RCA monitors the river and protects important habitat. Volunteers in the first shift will help RCA staff set [...]