With engaging visuals—and, she promises, only one fancy geological word—Kate Humphrey Chambers will present the deep history of our region and how it came to be as we know it. Kate holds advanced degrees from the University of Minnesota, the University of Tulsa, and the University Alaska. Her career as a technical leader in the […]
Volunteers learn about and help maintain the Quarry Gardens' galleries of native plant communities with guidance from Emma Stephens most Friday mornings from February through November. Hours this week will be 9-1; volunteers may work for all or part of the morning. dress for the weather, bring gloves and personal hand tools. Restrooms, water and […]
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 will be 9-1; volunteers may work for all or part of the morning. dress for the weather, bring gloves and personal hand tools. Restrooms, water […]
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 will be 9-1; volunteers may work for all or part of the morning. dress for the weather, bring gloves and personal hand tools. Restrooms, water […]
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 be found here, including their behaviors and habitats, and introduce opportunities for birding in our area. They will also provide advice on essential equipment such […]
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 will be 9-1; volunteers may work for all or part of the morning. dress for the weather, bring gloves and personal hand tools. Restrooms, water […]
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 may expect to find include Rue anemone, Shooting star, Pussytoes, Wild columbine, Dwarf larkspur, Wild geranium, Alumroot, Bluets, Dwarf crested iris, Golden ragwort, Native phlox, […]
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, and damselflies of the Piedmont. As leader of this tour, Drew will share his knowledge of all that spring brings to the many ecosystems of […]