Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Working Together: How Neighborhood Associations Can Address Invasive Plants
Join Mike Littman of Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance, Ines Nedelcovic of Fairfax Invasive Removal Alliance, and Liza Moorman of Glenmore Invasive Warriors for a panel-style webinar when three neighborhood association leaders will share how their communities address invasive plants in their neighborhoods. Hear them share stories, discuss the hurdles, and give tips on how to organize and train a group to work together as a community. This is a FREE webinar.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.
Thursday, July 24, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at Eastham Park in Front Royal. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Friday, July 25, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Friday, July 25, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Friday, August 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
How to Submit Invasive Plant Specimens for Research (Webinar)
Join us for this FREE online webinar to learn how you can collect and submit invasive plant specimens for research studies across Virginia. Herbariums are large collections of botanical specimens, and they need your help to learn how invasive plants are migrating across the Commonwealth. Join Dr. Andrea Weeks for this tutorial on an easy way to help scientists study invasive plants.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Walk
Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Thursday, October 2, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Hike
Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike through the woods on trails with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.
Friday, October 3, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Walk
Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Walk
Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the summer. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.
Friday, October 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Friday, October 24, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Past Events
Thursday, July 3, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Hike
Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike through the woods on trails with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.
Thursday, July 3, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Walk
Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Walk
Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Walk
Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the summer. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Virginia Black Bear Festival
Join Blue Ridge PRISM for a fun-filled, family-friendly day on Main Street in Stanardsville. The Virginia Black Bear Festival is a community event celebrating nature and mountain outdoors in Greene County, Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail. Live entertainment, fun interactive activities, educational presentations, delicious food, and more! This is a FREE public event.
Saturday, May 10, 2025 • 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Rivanna RiverFest
Join Blue Ridge PRISM and Rivanna Conservation Alliance for a fun-filled, family-friendly day along the Rivanna River in Charlottesville. Tubing, fly-fishing, music, food, and community — what could be better?. This is a FREE public event.
Friday, April 25, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Protecting Our Wild Places: The Challenge of Invasive Plants
How do invasive plants impact habitat connectivity, watershed health, and forest longevity? And what can you do about it? Join Wild Virginia and Blue Ridge PRISM as we explore the challenges of managing invasive plants on public and private lands, and the preventive steps you can take that will help reverse the spread of invasive plants in Virginia. Learn how you can help steward our natural areas — no formal training required! Just a passion for our wild places. This is a FREE webinar.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Restoration After Invasive Plant Removal (Webinar)
Join guest speaker Maddie Bright, executive director of Earth Sangha, as she shares her extensive experience with native plant restoration in Virginia. Explore questions such as, “Should I plant now, or wait and see what comes up,” “What kind of native plants should I choose,” and “How do I start the process?” This is a FREE webinar and will be recorded.
Friday, April 18, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.
Saturday, April 12, 2025 • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Invasive Plants in Your Landscape and What You Can Do (Live)
Join Fluvanna Master Gardeners and Blue Ridge PRISM to learn more about invasive plants in your community. Discover which plants you are likely to find in your lawn, flower beds, shade gardens, and neighborhood, and learn about techniques for how to remove and control them. This is a FREE event at the Fluvanna County Public Library and is open to the public.
Thursday, April 3, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Hike
Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike through the woods on trails with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Walk
Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Invasive Plant Identification Walk
Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces.
Sunday, March 30, 2025 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Invasive Plant Field Workshop
Join us for a hands-on learning experience where you'll discover how to identify and manage invasive plant species in your area. Come ready to learn practical management skills that you can apply in your own backyard to curb the spread of invasives. We will also go on a plant walk to help you identify common invasive plants in the landscape. Mountain Light Retreat in Crozet, Virginia. Cost: $25
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
“Unlucky 13” (Webinar)
Butterfly-bush, leatherleaf mahonia, incised fumewort and more! Join us for the FREE webinar to learn about the 13 new additions to the Virginia Invasive Plant Species List and how to identify and control their spread. In addition, we will also talk about a few of the most common invasive plants you will see in the spring, including garlic mustard and wineberry. This is a free webinar and will be recorded. This webinar will be recorded.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Invasive Plant Removal Workday
Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Loudoun County. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Help make a difference as part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
19th Annual Litten Botanical Lecture
Join Lauren Taylor at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum for this FREE lecture. What do western wildfires, plant blindness, and mass extinctions have in common? The complex — and controversial — world of invasive plants. We'll explore the impacts of invasive plants on wildflowers, pollinators, birds, and forests; and the difference you can make right in your own garden.
Saturday, January 25, 2025 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Martin Luther King Day of Service with The Nature Conservancy
Join Blue Ridge PRISM and The Nature Conservancy as we tackle invasive plants at Fernbrook Natural Area in Albemarle County. Learn how to use herbicides safely and effectively. Space is limited to 25 participants.
Monday, January 22, 2025 • 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Conservation Lobby Day
Join Blue Ridge PRISM, Virginia Conservation Network, Virginia Native Plant Society and more environmental organizations from across the state as we visit the General Assembly in Richmond, Virginia. On tap are constituent meetings and networking in support of better state policies about invasive plants.
Wednesday, January 7, 2025 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Winter Activities for Invasive Plant Control
Join us for this FREE online webinar to learn practical and effective ways to control invasive plants during the winter season! Guests Jennifer Soles, Patty Nylander, and Nicola Goff will answer your questions about what, when, and how to treat invasive plants over the next two months.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Field Training: Invasive Vines & Shrubs with LIRA
Join Blue Ridge PRISM and the Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance for this FREE field training to learn practical and effective ways to control invasive vines and shrubs during the winter season! Participants will be using cut stump method of herbicide application. Space is limited to 25 participants.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Invasive Plant Identification Hike
Join Blue Ridge PRISM and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the fall. This session includes a short hike through the woods on trails with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Friday, October 25, 2024 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Field Training: Fall & Winter Invasive ID & Control
Join Blue Ridge PRISM at McIntire Park in Charlottesville for this hands-on workshop. You’ll learn effective ways to identify and control invasive plants during the fall and winter season. We will cover vines, trees, shrubs, grasses, and forbs. Space is limited to 25 participants.
Wednesday, September 4, 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Department of Forestry's Hardwood Initiative (Webinar)
Join Joe Rossetti, Hardwood Initiative Coordinator for the Virginia Department of Forestry, and Blue Ridge PRISM for a casual FREE webinar explaining the DOF's exciting initiative focused on tree health on private land! This webinar will be recorded.