Presented by Joseph C. DiNardo, MS, Toxicologist On May 18, 2022, Joe discussed Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and covered the following topics: •General information on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) •Health risks associated with PFAS exposure •Dangers of PFAS…
Presented by Mark Cohen Recorded April 20, 2022 Mark Cohen presented 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…
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…
RACC Virtual Seminar:Perspectives on Planned Rotational Grazingby Steven Hart. Wednesday, February 16, 2022. 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…
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:…
Get your group together and sign up to participate in the clean-up this year! Sign-up form is below. RACC, Rockbridge County and VDOT are enlisting the efforts of organizations and groups, students, families, and individual volunteers to help beautify our Rockbridge home. In…
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…