VCAP Project Spotlight: Native Landscaping Education at Brickyard Landing
People worry native habitats will look too wild for their yard, so it is easier with local native habitats we can use as an a demonstration.
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Amanda Whispell
- Aug 14
Youth Conservation Leadership Institute
Youth Conservation Leadership Institute is a program for students in 9-12 grade and focuses on volunteer service & environmental stewardship
Amanda Whispell
- Aug 12
Dragonfly Field Day with the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists
I spent the afternoon with several members of the Historic Rivers Master Naturalists group looking for dragonflies and damselflies in Colby
Daniel Ronald Brooks
- Aug 1
Department of Forestry Grants
A summary about currently offered grants from the VA Department of Forestry from local Community Forestry Specialist, Daniel Ronald Brooks.
Amanda Whispell
- Jul 31
Results from the Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024
The results of the First Annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz in July 2024.
News Reprint
- Jul 29
In August, our very own Dave Beals will be featured in an article in Next Door Neighbors - "Dave for Dirt"
A reprint of "Dave for Dirt," which was originally published in the August 2024 edition of the Williamsburg's Next Door Neighbors periodical
Amanda Whispell
- Jul 24
Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz
A short note summarizing the first annual Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz at New Quarter Park.
Samantha Pereira
- Jul 9
Whole Farm Approach
We're participating in a program that let's us provide comprehensive conservation planning for farms in our district - Whole Farm Approach
Amanda Whispell
- Apr 29
Should I worry about periodical cicadas?
A short note explaining the life history of the amazing periodical cicadas. Find out if they pose any risks to you or to your garden.
News Reprint
- Apr 1
Chesapeake Bay Watershed to Benefit from $35 Million in Watershed Restoration Grants
NFWF announced $35 million in grant awards to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Robyn Woolsey
- Mar 20
New Partnerships Allow Expanded Access to Stormwater Funding
Over the past several years, we have developed three new partnerships with neighboring localities and soil and water conservation...
Amanda Whispell
- Mar 15
First CSWCD Newsletter Published
The first issue of our new newsletter is filled with useful information that has been contributed by all of the CSWCD staff.
Amanda Whispell
- Feb 21
Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz 2024
Join us for the Colonial World Nature Conservation Day BioBlitz!
July 20, 2024
New Quarter Park
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Logan Ellis
- Feb 16
Colonial SWCD Spring Outreach Event
Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to join us at the Quinton Community Center on February 26th for our Annual Spring
Amanda Whispell
- Feb 8
A Living Shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City
A living shoreline at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City, Virginia.
Robyn Woolsey
- Feb 5
New Partnership Brings Conservation Funding Opportunities to Essex, King and Queen, and King William County Residents
A new effort undertaken by two Soil and Water Conservation Districts can provide financial support to landowners dealing with stormwater...
Amanda Whispell
- Oct 5, 2023
CSWCD Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2023
The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Report is available on the CSWCD website
Amanda Whispell
- Oct 3, 2023
4th Annual BugFest
A summary of our day at the 4th Annual Bugfest in September 2023.
Amanda Whispell
- Oct 2, 2023
Colonial Photo Contest
The Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District’s (CSWCD) First Annual Photo Contest begins October 1, 2023, and ends November 30, 2023.
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