https://youtu.be/77ISLGIKS8s Rockbridge Conservation welcomed Annette Green (Boxerwood) for our May 2023 Seminar on different approaches to addressing carbon emissions. We learned about different methods for limiting or offsetting emissions. Annette Green represented COREworks, a carbon offsetting program managed by Boxerwood.…
May 17, 2023, 7:00pm Rockbridge Conservation welcomes Annette Green (Boxerwood) and Clarence Edwards (Friends Committee on National Legislation - FCNL) for our May 2023 Seminar on different approaches to addressing carbon emissions. We will hear about two different methods for…
https://youtu.be/s9xmjXuKn8A Recorded October 19, 2022 Wren Frueh, of Valley Conservation Council presents “Alternatives to Mowed Grass Lawns.” View slides Alternative ground covers can increase biodiversity and organic content in soils, improving water retention and eliminating the need for chemical inputs.…
https://youtu.be/Vgtspv1Fkq0 The June 2022 webinar in Rockbridge Area Conservation Council’s seminar/webinar series discusses how to deal with leftover food scraps/residue in an eco-friendly way…just in time for all our summer garden trimmings. Food scraps, composting and more were discussed by…
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…
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…