Events
Upcoming Events
Do you love to learn about native plants? Have you ever wanted to explore the wild cavernous depths of the Valley? Join us for one of our exciting outings to see conservation in action.
Email [email protected] with any questions.
September 13
River Paddle: Explore the James River
11:00 AM
Twin River Outfitters,
640 Lowe Street, Buchanan
Explore local conservation efforts while paddling the Upper James River.
Space limited. Swimming ability and water shoes required. Suggested donation: $50 per person. Dependent on river flows and weather.
September 21
Native Plant Walk: Rooted in the
Allegheny Highlands
1:00 PM
Sweet Family Farm,
8562 Jackson River Road, Mustoe
Discover fall flowers and their relevance in our lives with Annettee Naber a homesteader in the Allegheny Highlands. Learn how the Sweet family protected their farm and how they’re preparing it for an exciting future. Martha Teeter, wife of John R. Sweet, will identify plants.
Easy, level walk. Meet promptly at 1:00 PM.
September 27
Caving Adventure: Understanding the Underground
10:00 AM
Williamsville, Bath County
Explore karst geology in a local cave in collaboration with the Butler Cave Conservation Society and James Madison University Caving Club. Learn how the Conservancy is working to conserve these unique geological features in the region.
Moderate level caving adventure involving crawls, climbs and mud. Equipment provided. Open to participants 12 years old and older. RSVP required. Location & instructions provided upon reservation.
October 11
Hawk Watch: Raptor Migration
10:00 AM
Afton Mountain: Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway east of Waynesboro.
Join the yearly Rockfish Gap Hawk watch and learn about the Conservancy’s work to secure wildlife corridors. See raptors soar!
Bring your binoculars and spotting scope if you have them. Open to all ages & free! Location provided upon reservation.
Sunday, October 19
2025 Annual Conservation Celebration
5:30-7:30 PM
Brix & Columns Vineyard
1501 Dave Berry Rd, McGaheysville, VA
Celebrate the people conserving area landscapes over the past 35 years and our vision for the future over local food and drink.
RSVP requested. $60 / ticket
November 8
Farmland Walk: Farms + Foliage
10:00 AM
Seven Bends State Park,
1191 Lupton Road, Woodstock
Learn about the importance of protecting working farms and forests, along with related public and private efforts.
Open to all ages. State Park parking fee waived for participants. Parking instructions provided upon reservations.
Past Events
River Paddle
Shenandoah River, South Fork
Nature Hike
Washington National Forest
Tree Planting Day
Black’s Run
“Thanks for making this hike happen. It was a beautiful spot, and I loved walking in those woods. And the cumulative knowledge of the naturalists in our bunch was truly impressive!”
— ELLEN BROCK
“Absolutely lovely, lush spot to walk through the woods with the rushing creek and birds serenading us the whole time.”
— Melody Tennant
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