Saturday, April 25
Rain Barrel Workshop, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Harvesting Rain will be conducting a Rain Barrel Workshop near Belmont Park on Saturday April 25 from 9:30 AM -12 PM. Attendants will learn about water catchment, how to create a rain barrel and connect one to their gutter. Please contact brianbuckley4@yahoo.com to register. Cost is $75, space is limited.

SUNDAY APRIL 25th

http://ivycreekfoundation.org/

Native Plants Sale, Ivy Creek Natural Area, Education Building, 1:00 pm

Natural History Day, Ivy Creek Natural Area, Quiet Reflective Area , 1:00 pm

Learn about becoming a VIRGINIA MASTER NATURALIST  

RECYCLING ELECTRONICS DAY

CRUTCHFIELDS NOON -4PM

Rio Hill Shopping Center, US 29 at Woodbrook Drive

434.817.1100

Bring tv's, computers, cecll phones, printers, copiers and more betweem noon and 4pm. Recieve $50 off select purchase.

Limit 3 items to recycle per customer.

MAY 2nd INVASIVE

Announcing Virginia's first statewide Invasive Plant Removal Day: May 2, 2009!

Non-native,invasive plants are threatening habitats worldwide, from tropical ecosystems to polar regions. These plant invaders alter habitats and reduce biodiversity. They cause ecological and economic harm. Experts consider these plants to be the second most serious threat to the quality of our natural areas and their ability to support wildlife. Scientists estimate that 14 million acres of land (about half the size of Virginia) in the U.S. are newly infested each year!

This year, we're declaring an Invasive Plant Removal Day all over the state of Virginia. Invasives have taken a firm foothold in many parts of the state and everyone's help is needed to reclaim our natural areas. Removing invasive plants and sowing native flora is a fantastic way to restore water quality and wildlife habitat in any biome.

Join volunteers at sites throughout Virginia on an endeavor to stop the spread of non-native invasive plants.

GOODBYE  Garlic mustard (Alliaria officinalis)!!!