Volunteers learn about and help to maintain the Quarry Gardens' galleries of native plant communities with guidance from Emma Stephens most Friday mornings from February through November. Hours this week […]
In this presentation, Tracey Hopper and Joanna Vondracek, of the Piedmont Virginia Bird Club, will discuss why, how, and where to go binding. Their presentation will show birds that may […]
Training class for new Master Naturalists
Volunteers learn about and help to maintain the Quarry Gardens' galleries of native plant communities with guidance from Emma Stephens most Friday mornings from February through November. Hours this week […]
Geology department field trip and picnic.
Field trip
Genial botanist and noted wildflower blogger Cynthia Wood will lead a walk along the QGs main trial around the two quarry pools through galleries of native plant communities. Plants we […]
Membership meeting with presentation by Pat Mitchell, founder and president of the Blue Ridge Mycological Society.
Membership meeting and foray.
Dorothy Carney will lead members of the Jefferson Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society and the Rivanna Master Naturalists on a walk along the main trail around the quarries.
Field trip for Master Naturalists training class led by Bernice Thieblot.
Field trip for Master Naturalists training class led by Bernice Thieblot.
Private foray for morels.
Rachel Floyd will lead a group from Luck Stone company on a walk around the quarries with an emphasis on geological points of interest.
In his role as a biological surveyor for Charlottesville's Center for Urban Habitats, Drew Cheney draws upon a broad and deep fund of knowledge about the flora, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, […]
Master Naturalist—and interpretive naturalist—Dorothy Carney invites inquisitive companions of all ages to join her on a walk among the mid-spring flowers on Friday May 3 from 10 .m. until noon. […]
Once spring leaves emerge on the trees and shrubs, successful birding required the ability to identify birds by their songs. Programs manager of the Central Virginia Land Conservancy and long-time […]
Pat Mitchell, co-founder and president of the Blue Ridge Mycological Society (which meets at the QGs monthly) will introduce the world of fungi with a presentation for the public in […]
In response to many requests, this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Quarry Gardens will be available to ticketed visitors who would like to walk the trails independently. […]