Steve's presentation to RACC will discuss the advantages, challenges, and benefits of rotational grazing practices at both the individual farm scale and national scale.Steve’s family operates Hartland Farm on 145 acres in Kerrs Creek, Virginia. The farm includes American Milking…
Presented Jan 19, 2022 by Jeff Heie“Solar Solutions for Habitat for Humanity Homes, Low-Income Households, and Non-Profits” GiveSolar offers solar solutions for nonprofit organizations and low-income households, providing electricity from the sun while reducing overhead costs and energy poverty by…
RACC 2021-22 Speaker Series "Conservation Today" Jan 19, 2022"Solar Solutions for Habitat for Humanity Homes, Low-Income Households, and Non-Profits" presented by Jeff Heie GiveSolar offers solar solutions for nonprofit organizations and low-income households, providing electricity from the sun while reducing…
“Dark Skies and Community Friendly Lighting” presented by Bob ParksNov 10, 2021 Bob Parks is the executive director of the Smart Outdoor Lighting Alliance (SOLA). He is a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society (MIES), Lighting Certified (LC), Community Friendly Lighting…
In this Solstice season, learn about stargazing from John Jardine Goss on Wednesday, December 8 at 7 p.m. in a Zoom seminar sponsored by the Rockbridge Area Conservation Council. The event is free and open to all. Pre-registration at www.rockbridgeconservation.org is required to receive the Zoom link.…
RACC 2021-22 Speaker Series “Conservation Today” “Virginia Green Business Program” presented by Tom Griffin on Oct 13, 2021 More than 1200 Virginia tourism businesses have voluntarily enrolled in the Virginia Green Travel Certification program and at least met its minimum requirements…
Date/time: Wednesday, October 13, 7-8 PM Would you like to see more businesses that recycle, eliminate unnecessary plastic and styrofoam, and conserve water and energy? Learn about Virginia's program to certify restaurants, hotels, and other businesses that implement green practices,…
RACC 2021-22 Speaker Series “Conservation Today”“Chesapeake Bay Restoration and the James River” by Rachel Felver, Chesapeake Bay Program on Sept 8, 2021 What is the Chesapeake Bay Program? Often confused with several other regional organizations with the words, “Chesapeake Bay”…
The waste audit has finished but you can still participate in the "Choose to Refuse" plastic campaign for the month of July. Try to refuse or reduce buying, or using, any single use plastic! It will be hard! Flippy (the whale) and…
RACC 2020-21 Speaker Series “Conservation Today”“Renewables and Virginia’s Clean Energy Act (VCEA)” Narissa Turner, Virginia Conservation Network on May 12, 2021 Add New Both the 2020 and 2021 General Assembly Sessions made Virginia a national leader in climate and clean energy…