Wednesday, June 17
5:30-9:00
Save McIntire PICNIC in the PARK
"Picnic in the Park” an event to support preserving McIntire Park.
Wednesday, June 17, 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the picnic shelters. Bring a picnic dinner
Enjoy music by Big Ray of Big Ray & the Kool Kats and John D’Earth.
Learn more about Mr. McIntire’s park and how we can save it!
Children’s Activities & Games include:
- Hoola Hoop Contest - The fabulous Frisbie dogs
- Balloons & Balloon Artist - Face Painting
- Seed Packet Giveaway - Famous Juggler: Jason LeBlanc
For more information call 296-5200 or go to http://www.savemcintire.com
June 18 and June 25
6-8pm
Passive House Workshop
The community is invited to participate in this two part workshop aimed at teaching the concepts and techniques of Passive House design and construction. Passive House design produces a highly energy efficient building and offers a solution that can bring true carbon-neutrality in both new construction and in renovation of existing buildings. It has been proven in over 20,000 homes in Europe since 1990. The workshop will be presented by John Semmelhack, principal of Think Little, and will take place over two evenings at CCDC, June 18th and June 25th from 6-8pm both days. There is a suggested donation of $12/person to participate in this event. Please RSVP to Eric Gilchrist at gilchrist@cvilledesign.org or 434-984-2232.
Monthly:
Monthly hikes with Wild Virginia.
One weekend per month, Wild Virginia sponsors a day hike in the George Washington National Forest, Shenandoah National Park or other natural area. Hikes are free and open to anyone who is interested, carpooling is encouraged. Details can be found at www.wildvirginia.org, or 434-971-1553.
BLUE RIDGE COHOUSING OPEN HOUSE
Every Saturday and Sunday, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Blue Ridge Cohousing is a group of families and single people building an earth-friendly community in Crozet, Virginia. Features will include private energy-efficient homes, shared organic gardens, preserved green space and a community house to help build social ties. Meet the members of BRC, tour the historic farmhouse, see house and site plans, and learn more about cohousing. For info, visit blueridgecousing.org, call (434) 245-7039, or email info@blueridgecohousing.org
Charlottesville Green Drinks
Second Thursday at 6pm at The Local in Belmont
A monthly gathering of folks from environmental fields to discuss, debate, and meet new friends in downtown Charlottesville. Whether you live green, wear green, speak green or just want to, come mingle.
1st Saturday Bird Walk at Ivy Creek Natural Area
Novices and experienced birders alike will enjoy this walk with the Monticello Bird club to see and hear the birds of the season. Ivy Creek Natural Area, Earlysville Rd. (Ivycreekfoundation.org and ecoventures-travel.com/mbc) Free 7:30am (434) 973-7772
Butterfly Sundays at Ivy Creek Natural Area
One Sunday each month from May through September, join Ivy Creek Foundation naturalists to identify and learn how butterflies help maintain the ecosystems of Rivanna watershed. Free. 1-3pm.
4H Junior Naturalist Clubs
Ivy Creek Foundation
Every other Monday, 4-5:30pm, beginning January 21
Fun outdoor activities exploring fields, forests and streams of Ivy Creek and Ragged Mountain Natural Areas. Clubs are available for ages 6-8 and 9-11. Pre Registration required. Contact LoriAnne Barnett at 434-872-4580 or barnettl@vt.edu.
Saturdays at the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center
River-related acitivies for children: nature drawing, animals, masks, and mapping the rivanna River. Fee: $3. Reservations: (434) 979-2425 Also free keelboat replica tours. Saturdays May-October. www.lewisandclarkeast.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Better World Betty
Dynamic Volunteers Needed!
Do you care about the future environment and sustainability of the Charlottesville area? Would you like to bring like-minded people together to meet, greet, and talk solutions? Can you spare a couple of hours a month helping Betty reach her mission of raising eco-consciousness and creating local action steps? Email: betty@betterworldbetty.org
National Trail Day Event held by Rivanna Trails Foundations has volunteer opportunities. Email John Holden at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports: john@brms.com
Nature Conservancy
RECRUITER: February-May
Volunteers for the Volunteer Visitation Committee Program We are looking for 1-3 volunteers who are interested in helping recruit other volunteers for our Volunteer Visitation Committee Program at our Wildcat Mountain Preserve (Fauquier County), Falls Ridge Preserve (Montgomery County) and Voorhees Preserve (Westmoreland County). Volunteers would be helping to get the word out about these committees by targeting and contacting potential individual volunteers or groups such as service clubs or environmental, professional and youth organizations. By coordinating these search activities, our goal is to recruit 15 or more volunteers for each of the above listed preserve committees. The volunteer recruiter(s) will work closely with their supervisor, Jen Rich. If you are interested or want more information please contact Jen at 434-951-0572 or jrich@tnc.org.
Nature Conservancy
RESEARCHER: February-April
Any location: Virginia College and University INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS Do you like to look up information? Do you enjoy contacting others? We are in the process of starting a more standardized un-paid internship program and need your help. In order to connect college students with potential internships so they can network and gain hands-on experience, we need to know the best place to publicize such opportunities with Virginia colleges and universities. This volunteer will research and contact various colleges and universities around the commonwealth to determine the best method of posting information regarding environmentally related un-paid internships with the Conservancy. The material will then be organized in an excel spreadsheet to include the name of the college/university, the contact person and any other related contact information. Please get in touch with Jen Rich, volunteer coordinator, 434-951-0572 or jrich@tnc.org if you would like to help.
Know of an event not listed here: contact betty@betterworldbetty.com