In December of 2021, RCA worked with the James River Buffer Program and the Dunlora Homeowners Association to plant a riparian buffer along the Rivanna River and two streams. In all, over 2,700 native trees and shrubs were planted. To promote the success of these seedlings, RCA is seeking volunteers to help with some light [...]
In 2021, RCA and students from St. Anne's-Belfield School planted a variety of native plants near Moores Creek along the Rivanna Trail by the Wool Factory. We are recruiting volunteers to help protect these plants by pulling out the invading Japanese stiltgrass. RCA will provide all materials needed. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and bring [...]
The Rivanna River Round-Up is an annual watershed-wide cleanup event hosted by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance. Join us in taking a stand for clean water by volunteering on September 24th. Our goal is to combat the ever-growing plastic pollution problem we see in our local waterways and around the world. From single-use items like plastic [...]
RCA and Ecosystem Services invite the public to a community input meeting regarding an upcoming river restoration project at Riverview Park in the City of Charlottesville. The meeting will be held in-person on Thursday, November 17 from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Woolen Mills Chapel. Space is limited, so those interested in attending must register online [...]
Join RCA for a day of removing invasive plants from one of our recent tree planting projects in the Dunlora community. We will begin the day with a brief session teaching volunteers how to ID the invasive plants we are after followed by a removal effort. RCA will provide loppers and smaller hand tools, but [...]
Help RCA plant more trees at two of our existing riparian buffer projects in Free Union! We will be planting a variety of native trees to improve the long-term health of the streams running through these two properties. We will also be maintaining the existing trees at these two sites (checking the trees, tubes and [...]
Join RCA for an invasive vine removal workday to help preserve the native plants that grow near our rivers and streams! We will begin the day with a brief session teaching volunteers how to ID the invasive plants we are after followed by a removal effort. RCA will provide gloves, loppers and smaller hand tools, [...]
Join RCA for a volunteer open house on Wednesday, February 15th. Come by the RCA office anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. to learn about our programs and the many ways you can get involved. We’ll have staff on hand to share information about our monitoring, restoration, education, and stewardship activities. New and current volunteers [...]
Live staking is a riverbank stabilization technique that uses dormant tree and shrub cuttings to help reduce sediment load in streams and rivers. This year, RCA needs your help to plant 1,200 of these shrubs along the Rivanna River! We will access the riverbank locations by canoe and wade along slick, muddy banks. Volunteers should [...]
Join the Rivanna Conservation Alliance and the City of Charlottesville for a morning of planting trees in Meade Park. We will be working to plant 8 large trees to improve the riparian buffer along Meade Creek. RCA will also demonstrate how their staff and volunteers take water quality samples and assess the health of streams [...]