Past Events

It's going to be a super fun and educational morning at Spring into Conservation.  If you like nature and are interested in learning more about conservation and what you can do to help conservation efforts in your own back yard, don't miss this event!

Registration Required. 

More information coming soon.

This talk will be an introduction to the order Odonata – the dragonflies and damselflies. General terminology, anatomy, and their amazing and unique life history / behavior will be reviewed, as well as how to differentiate between the two major suborders – the dragonflies and the damselflies. Each of the 10 Odonata families found in Virginia will be introduced along with natural history and anatomy to help with identifications. The presentation is jam packed with high quality videos, photographs, and diagrams (which are my own or from colleagues who also specialize in the order) that will enhance your experience and further your understanding. If you like dragonflies, then this talk isn’t to be missed!

This talk will be an introduction to the order Odonata – the dragonflies and damselflies. General terminology, anatomy, and their amazing and unique life history / behavior will be reviewed, as well as how to differentiate between the two major suborders – the dragonflies and the damselflies. Each of the ten Odonata families found in Virginia will be introduced along with natural history and anatomy to help with identifications. The presentation is jam packed with high quality videos, photographs, and diagrams (which are my own or from colleagues who also specialize in the order) that will enhance your experience and further your understanding. If you like dragonflies, then this talk isn’t to be missed!

The Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) is an urban cost-share program that provides financial incentives as well as technical and educational assistance to property owners installing eligible Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Virginia’s participating Soil & Water Conservation Districts. These practices can be installed in areas of your yard where problems like erosion, poor drainage, or poor vegetation occur. Qualified sites shall be used for residential, commercial, or recreational purposes with a proposed practice that addresses a need. Most practices are eligible for 80% cost-share and some practices provide a flat incentive payment up to the installation cost.

VCAP can help you:

• Restore problem areas

• Control and minimize erosion

• Conserve water within the landscape

• Improve riparian buffer areas

• Promote wildlife habitat

• Re-vegetate bare slopes

• Stabilize drainage ways

• Treat storm water runoff

This course discusses eligibility requirements, eligible BMPs, and the overall process.

Register here: 

https://kingandqueen.libcal.com/event/15334800

The Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) is an urban cost-share program that provides financial incentives as well as technical and educational assistance to property owners installing eligible Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Virginia’s participating Soil & Water Conservation Districts. These practices can be installed in areas of your yard where problems like erosion, poor drainage, or poor vegetation occur. Qualified sites shall be used for residential, commercial, or recreational purposes with a proposed practice that addresses a need. Most practices are eligible for 80% cost-share and some practices provide a flat incentive payment up to the installation cost.

VCAP can help you:

• Restore problem areas

• Control and minimize erosion

• Conserve water within the landscape

• Improve riparian buffer areas

• Promote wildlife habitat

• Re-vegetate bare slopes

• Stabilize drainage ways

• Treat storm water runoff

This course discusses eligibility requirements, eligible BMPs, and the overall process.

Register here: 

bit.ly/4haLPUR

Insects are more than just bugs in the garden—they’re essential workers that pollinate, recycle nutrients, and keep pests in check. In this workshop, Amanda will uncover the hidden world of insects as she discusses their life cycles, diets, and the essential ecosystem services they provide in your garden. You’ll learn simple ways to attract and support pollinators and other beneficial insects, what garden practices to avoid, and the most eco-friendly options for dealing with problem pests when they show up.

VA AG EXPO 2025

Brooke Farms

August 7, 2025

7:30 am - 2 pm

The VA AG EXPO is an agricultural-based trade show that travels the Commonwealth of Virginia each year, hosted by a member farm from the Virginia Grain Producers Association and the Virginia Soybean Association.

The annual event has more than 100 exhibitors and sponsors showcasing the latest in farming technology. Whether you are a large acreage production farmer or a weekend lifestyle farmer the Expo is an event you don’t want to miss.

The Virginia AG EXPO is sponsored by the Virginia Grain Producers Association and the Virginia Soybean Association in conjunction with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service and support from Virginia's soybean, corn, and small grains checkoff boards.

Come celebrate  National Pollinator Week and the Longest Day of Play on Friday, 20 June from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m (rain or shine).  We will learn about the different types of pollinators and what we can do to attract and protect them. There will be plenty of family-friendly activities including games,  exhibits, crafts and a Scavenger Hunt. CSWCD will be there with all of their collectable pollinator stickers, the opportunity to design your own biodegradeable pots and plant native seeds for your home. We also have some amazing Save Virginia Butterflies glasses wipes that you won't want to miss. We hope to see you!!

Join us for Colonial's Conservation Kick off

June 4       |       Cousiac Manor      |       4:00 - 7:00 pm

Ag Program updates

Guest speaker:     Liza Blazure, soil health specialist

Enjoy a bbq dinner

Pick up your cover crop cost share check

Please RSVP by May 21 to guarantee dinner for all:

     Samantha Pereira

          Email:     Samantha.Pereira@ColonialSWCD.org

          Text:        (757) 759-0528

     Robert Waring

          Email:     Robert.Waring@ColonialSWCD.org

          Text:        (804) 920-1202

It's going to be a super fun and educational morning at Spring into Conservation.  If you like nature and are interested in learning more about conservation and what you can do to help conservation efforts in your own back yard, don't miss this event!

Registration Required. 

More information coming soon.

Saturday, March 22

10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Jamestown Beach Event Park

2205 Jamestown Road

Parking is $5/car (cash or check)

Grab your leash and get to the park with your furry friend for a great time!  We'll be there talking about the best turf for your best friend! You love your dog, so you need to make sure that the grass is always safer for your pup on your side. Come learn about what you can do to keep you dog safe when they are playing outside in the grass. .

Other activities at the event include:

• Best Trick Contest  

• Fido Fashion Show  

• Photo Row 

• Family-friendly, dog-friendly activities & games

• Arts & crafts for kids and adults

• Food ($), merchandise ($) and community vendors

Leashed pets only. No retractable leashes. Dogs must be current on vaccines.

Join us at the Providence Forge Community Center on February 10 for our Annual Colonial Conservation Breakfast. 

There will be information on all of the programs we are currently offering as well as those offered through our conservation partners. Breakfast will be served and will be followed by presentations from CSWCD and from our conservation partners.

RSVP is required - more information coming soon.