The Virginia Forage and Grassland Council and Virginia Cooperative Extension will host the 2014 Winter Forage Conference, January 27 through 30, 2014. The theme: Soil Health: The Foundation of Profitable Ruminant Livestock Production. The day long conferences from 8:30am to 4:00pm will be repeated at four locations: Monday, January 27 in Blackstone at the Southern […]
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The Rivanna Chapter of The Virginia Master Naturalists training program will begin February 11, 2014. If you have a desire to contribute to your local environment through volunteer services this maybe for you. Information sessions will be held January 4th and 10th at the Ivy Creek Natural Area Education Building . To learn more please […]
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January 31-February 1, 2014 Richmond, Virginia The Virginia Biological Farming Conference is invaluable for organic producers and consumers. Many interesting and informative sessions are planned. This is a great opportunity to learn, meet and network. Please visit Virginia Biological Farming website for more information and to register.
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The Piedmont Environment Council has released For The Love of The Land: 100 Conservation Stories From Across Virginia. You’ll find stories about landowners across Virginia who put their land in Conservation Easements. Land Conservation protects the essential resources we need for life. The book is available for purchase or you can download on line. There […]
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January 13-17, 2014 Marriott City Center Newport News, VA Save the Date for The Mid Atlantic Horticultural Short Course . This nationally recognized course is sponsored by the Virginia Horticultural Foundation. This winter course offers many continuing education credits and professional certification opportunities for those in the Green Industries. Please visit the Mid Atlantic Horticultural […]
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The Paramount Theater presents the 12th annual Holiday Spotlight on December 7, 2013 from 1:00PM to 5:30PM. The public is invited to this free event to watch community performers showcase their talents! We have some pretty good ones in the area too! For more information please visit The Paramount Theater .
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The Piedmont Environment Council has produced a Buy Fresh Buy Local 2013 Holiday Guide to help you find all the locally grown food, trees and gifts for the Holiday season. You can download your GUIDE to find participating businesses in Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene and Nelson Counties.
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The American Institute of Economic Research has released their report for the Best College towns in the United States and not surprisingly, the University of Virginia and Charlottesville came in as number nine.
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Fluvanna Master Gardeners will hold their 2014 training classes on Thursdays from 6PM-9PM, January 23-April 10, 2014. A Training class orientation will be held at the Fluvanna Library on December 5th from 7PM-8:30PM. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener please visit the Fluvanna Master Gardeners website.
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December 4th & 5th, 2013 Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave, VA This is the 2nd annual Virginia Farm To Table Conference: “Healthy Food and Vibrant Farms for the Common Wealth and Common Good.” Hosted by Virginia Cooperative Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service in cooperation with Community Partners . These two days are packed […]
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November 16, 2013 Historic Stonewall Jackson Hotel Staunton, VA The Wildlife Center of Virginia will hold their annual Gala and benefit auction on November 16, 2013. The cocktail reception and silent auction begins at 5:30p.m. and is hosted by some of the Center’s wildlife ambassadors. This is a great opportunity to see the Center’s education […]
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Virginia Farm to School week will be celebrated November 11 – 13, 2013. The Piedmont Environmental Council has introduced the Eat Local Bingo challenge. All foods must be grown within a 100 mile radius. Some of the rows to pick from have eggs, cabbage, nuts, beef and broccoli or cauliflower, apples, chicken, port and herbs. […]
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November 11, 2013 is Veterans Day. To honor those that have served our country several events are going on in our area. Gordonsville will hold their annual Veterans Day parade on November 9, 2013 at 2PM. You can find out more information at the Town of Gordonsville website. Monticello is offering complimentary tours to veterans […]
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Gordon Avenue Library Charlottesville, VA November 9-17, 2013 10AM to 7PM Friends of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library are having their annual Fall Book Sale November 9th-17th. A members only preview sale will be held on November 8th. Proceeds from the sale support the Library’s special programs and projects. For a complete list of books for […]
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Though consumer demand for the sustainable farming movement …. and its partner, the interest in local foods … has grown steadily for a few years in Central VA, we think it’s interesting to see how the farmers themselves have adapted their whole ways of life to be consistent with these principles. Here’s an inside look […]
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November 6, 2013 6PM to 8PM Monticello Visitor Center Simon Winchester will speak on his new book, “The Men Who United The States,” as part of the Tom Talk series which features distinguished speakers, insider opportunities and topic related to Thomas Jefferson and Monticello. A private reception and book signing will follow. Reservations are required. […]
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