Join RCA for the 17th Annual Rivanna River Race! This exciting downriver canoe and kayak race runs 6.8 miles from Brook Hill River Park at the Route 29 Bridge to the Rivanna River Company, just south of Free Bridge. For information about registration cost, rentals, day-of details and more, visit www.rivannariver.org/rivanna-river-race.
Join the Rivanna Conservation Alliance and Darling x Dashing Boutique for a day of stewardship in Charlottesville! We will be picking up trash along the Rivanna Trail near Free Bridge and maintaining tree and native wildflower plantings in preparation for this year's Rivanna RiverFest celebration. RCA will provide all materials needed for the cleanup including [...]
RCA has partnered with Starr Hill Brewery to create the perfect summertime beer for enjoying a day on the Rivanna River... the Rivanna River Grapefruit Session IPA! Join us at Starr Hill Brewery in the Dairy Market on Tuesday, May 16th, from 5-7 PM to celebrate the release of this new beer and learn more [...]
We are excited that Darling x Dashing Boutique selected RCA as the beneficiary of its quarterly fundraiser! As part of this, on May 17th, Catelyn from Darling x Dashing will lead a Paint and Sip workshop at Eastwood Farm & Winery. During the workshop, everyone will have their own canvas and paint the scene of [...]
Fun times await at the Rivanna River Company! Join RCA and organizing partners for a celebration of the Rivanna River. Enjoy fun family-friendly activities, river recreation, live performances, food, drink, and more!
Join Rivanna Conservation Alliance for a clean sweep of a short section of the Rivanna River. The paddle will begin at 6pm from the Rivanna River Company and end at Riverview Park. The 1.5-mile paddle can vary in time but is intended to conclude at 8pm or before sunset, whichever is first. This paddle will [...]
Help RCA celebrate the Fridays After Five Concert Series by joining us in running the draft beer truck during the show. We will be slinging beers while listening to excellent live music and raising funds for RCA! Volunteers must be 21 or older. All volunteers will receive a free ticket for a non-alcoholic drink during [...]
Join Rivanna Conservation Alliance for a clean sweep of a short section of the Rivanna River. The paddle will begin at 6pm from the Rivanna River Company and end at Riverview Park. The 1.5-mile paddle can vary in time but is intended to conclude at 8pm or before sunset, whichever is first. This paddle will [...]
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 2019, RCA worked with the 5th grade class at Crozet Elementary to install a riparian buffer along Parrot Branch. We are seeking volunteers to help maintain these beautiful trees. We will be weeding, replacing tubes and stakes where needed and marking trees that will need to be replaced during the spring planting season. Volunteers [...]