Events – Rockbridge Area Conservation Council

RACC Virtual Seminar Series: “PFAS Forever Chemicals: Their Health Impacts and What You Can Do”

May 7, 2022
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Presented by Joseph C. DiNardo, MS – Toxicologist
May 18, 2022 07:00 PM

Joe will discuss:
•General information on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
•Health risks associated with PFAS exposure.
•Dangers of PFAS associated with Landfill Leachate, Biosolids, and Effluent.
•Mitigating PFAS risks.

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RACC Seminar: “Biochar for Soil Health and Carbon Capture,” by Mark Cohen

April 20, 2022 at 7pm on Zoom Mark Cohen will present his experiences creating and deploying biochar. Biochar is created by pyrolysis (burning biomass at high temperature in the absence of air). The carbon transformed into biochar is recalcitrant, meaning…

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RACC Picnic Dinner Fundraiser

March 19, 2022
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April 23, 2022 Delicious Picnic Style dinner to celebrate caring for Rockbridge County and Our Planet Eat in the quiet of your own home, or invite friends and neighbors to order theirs and make it a party! Your picnic dinner will include:…

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Solar Solutions for Habitat for Humanity Homes, Low-Income Households, and Non-Profits” presented by Jeff Heie

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…

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RACC Virtual Presentation Recording – “Dark Skies and Community Friendly Lighting”

November 14, 2021
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“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…

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