Rivanna Tree Planting and Clean-up – Volunteer Event!
Join us to plant trees in a buffer along the Rivanna River in conjunction with our postponed Earth Day clean-up! Spots are limited - please e-mail exec@rivannariver.org to register!
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Rivanna Paddle and Clean-up
Come paddle with RCA and help clean the Rivanna River! Join RCA and other volunteers to help remove garbage and debris while paddling down the Rivanna from Rio Mills Road to the Rivanna River Company. The paddle trip will be guided by the RCA River Stewards, and boat rentals and shuttles will be provided by [...]
Rivanna River Race
Join us for the 14th annual Rivanna River Race, part of the 2019 Rivanna RiverFest! Saturday May 11th, 2019 This exciting downriver canoe & kayak race runs 6.2-miles from the Route 29 Bridge at Rio Mills Road to Darden Towe Park. Check back soon for more information. Interested in being in involved with Rivanna River Race? [...]
RIVANNA RIVERFEST
Join us for the first annual spring RIVANNA RIVERFEST! On Saturday May 11th, 2019, we invite everyone to join us and enjoy the Rivanna River and check out Rivanna RiverFest! This family-friendly event will connect everyone to the Rivanna River and Charlottesville environment. We will have water sports, a run through the park, art activities, music, monitoring [...]
Fridays After Five – Volunteers needed!
Sprint Pavilion 700 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesHelp RCA serve at Fridays after 5 to help fundraise for the organization while having fun! Please contact justinaltice [at] rivannariver.org to sign up for a slot.
Fridays After 5 – Volunteers Needed!
Sprint Pavilion 700 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesHelp RCA serve at Fridays after 5 to help fundraise for the organization while having fun! Please contact justinaltice [at] rivannariver.org to sign up for a slot.
Ride to the River
Enjoy the sweetness of a late-summer evening with a relaxed, all-abilities bike ride to a semi-secret beach on the Rivanna River. The ride will include a quick visit to Farmers in the Park and an optional dip in the river (so bring your towel and appropriate attire and footwear if you plan to get wet!). [...]
Bacteria Monitoring: Level III Training
RCA Office 1150 River Rd, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA, United States*Class full! Please stay tuned for more trainings coming soon!* This training is for new volunteers interested in the Bacteria Monitoring Program. No previous experience is needed. Please contact the bacteria monitoring manager with questions or to register.
Benthic Monitoring: Introductory Training Workshop
Camp Albemarle 1675 4-H Way, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesThis training is the first step to becoming a benthic volunteer with RCA. The training will cover the fundamentals of stream biological sampling - catching and identifying aquatic invertebrates for the purpose of evaluating water quality and stream health. No previous experience is needed. The training workshops are free, but class size is limited. To [...]
Benthic Monitoring: Advanced Training Workshop
RCA Office 1150 River Rd, Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA, United StatesAdvanced benthic monitor training is designed for current benthic volunteers who participate in real field samples and/or do regular lab identification. The aim is to further those ID skills, refine some family characteristics, and cover any topics volunteers need additional help with. The training workshop is free, but class size is limited. To reserve a [...]