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If you have spent any significant amount of time driving through Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, or Pennsylvania, you’ve probably experienced at least a few moments of fist-clenching frustration when giving a little extra space to someone pedaling on two wheels. We are often called Bikers, Bicyclists, Cyclists – and sometimes a combination of more profane commuter vernacular during rush hour.
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We are thrilled to share the news that John B. Cary Elementary School (Cary) was named, on Earth Day, as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School for 2022. Across the country, 27 schools (with only two in Virginia, both of which are in Richmond), five districts, and four postsecondary institutions also received this …
Warmer weather is upon us and nobody is more excited than our canine friends. The Richmond staff kindly put together a list of some of their favorite hikes to take their dogs on. We hope that if you’re in the Richmond area that you and your dog can find some time to enjoy the outdoors, explore nature, and maybe take a dip in the James River.
Girls Who Hike Virginia is more than just a Facebook group; it’s a community of like-minded women who can connect, network, and discover Virginia parks and trails together. This group is a safe place for women – making the group female only. What started as an interest turned into a 13,000 person Facebook group, now …
The following blog is written by Dylan Slusarz, a co-founder of the Richmond, Virginia chapter of The Feminist Bird Club, whose mission is to make birding and the outdoors inclusive and affirming to people who may not have safe access to it, and leverage people’s passion for the environment and social justice to help create lasting social change.
The Alliance is on a mission to accelerate and broaden our impact throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In this article, Jenna Mitchell Beckett, Pennsylvania Director and Agriculture Program Director, shares exciting updates and an insider look into the history of the Alliance’s Agriculture Program.
When Jeanne Hoffman and Bobby Whitescarver met, the worlds of farmer and conservationists collided. Nestled in Virginia’s legendary Shenandoah Valley, the couple’s farm and marriage are representative of the symbiotic relationships that occur when we work with farmers to maintain productive agricultural lands while simultaneously protecting their local waterways.
RiverTrends water quality monitoring volunteer, David Steinberger is part of our network of community scientists who collect and establish important baseline data throughout the watershed. The program offers David a unique opportunity to share his passion for science with the middle/upper school students he teaches at Fredericksburg Academy in Virginia.
Hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed are working to protect and restore the Bay and its rivers and streams. Among these organizations, there is a wide array of capacities. By “capacity,” we mean the ability of an organization to fulfill its mission. Does it have access to the tools, technical expertise, systems, …
Last night, The Roosevelt celebrated their 10th Anniversary by hosting an amazing three-course Prix Fixe dinner, benefiting the Alliance.
