Rivanna Chapter

Virginia Master Naturalists

 

Serving the
Central Piedmont of Virginia


Approved Stewardship Volunteer Projects

People who like being out in nature, getting dirty, and seeing tangible results of physical labor may help build and maintain park trails, restore wildlife habitat, or perform other stewardship-related projects. Rivanna chapter members should consult the listserv for a comprehensive description of each project.

  1. Albemarle County Parks - Trail Building and Maintenance
    What: Assist with bulding and maintenance of multi-use trails
    When: once a month; summer and fall
    Where: Albemarle County parks
    How: Leader will provide training and tools.

  2. Albemarle County Schools - Trail Maintenance and Tree ID (Yancey Elementary) What: Identify and label trees along trail and maintain as needed.
    When: Ongoing
    Where: BF Yancey Elementary School in Albemarle County
    How: Knowledge of trees expected.

  3. Charlottesville Parks - Invasive Plant Management
    What: Lead volunteer groups to control invasive plants
    When: November - March; half days
    Where: Charlottesville City parks and school grounds
    How: Work with city staff; need ability to identify invasive plants

  4. Ivy Creek Natural Area - Trail Monitor
    What: Trail monitors adopt a trail to walk regularly
    When: Monthyly and after storms.
    Where: Ivy Creek or Ragged Mountain Natural Area
    How: On-the-trails training provided.

  5. National Audubon Society - SNP Invasive Species Removal
    What: The project involves physically removing a variety of non-native plant species from select areas. Leadership role is encouraged.
    When: Ongoing;
    Where: Shenandoah National Park
    How: Training for plant ID, tool use, and precautions is provided by SNP staff

  6. Rivanna Conservation Society - Riparian Buffer Planting
    What    : Plant riparian buffers along threatened stream beds.
    When: ongoing; primarily spring and fall
    Where: Rivanna River watershed
    How: Training provided by RCS.

  7. Rivanna Trails Foundation - Monthly Workdays

  8. Senior Center Habitat Enhancement
    What: Access wildlife area, propose improvements and lead a habitat enhancement project with senior volunteer help.
    When: 2007
    Where: RTF trail next to Senior Center and grounds
    How: No training provided; some supplies provided

  9. Virginia Native Plant Society, TJ Chapter - Native Plant Care
    What    : Plant and care for native wild plants in public areas.
    When: As needed; ongoing care
    Where: Rivanna Chapter geographic boundaries
    How: Training provided by VNPS.

  10. Virginia Native Plant Society, TJ Chapter - Native Plant Rescues
    What: Dig up native plants where threatened to replant in public area.
    When: As needed; partial day
    Where: Where threatened and/or in Rivanna Chapter geographic boundaries
    How: Training provided by VNPS.

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