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Thursday, April 2, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and Eastham Park in Front Royal for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces.

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Group of people taking part in an invasive plant identification walk at Eastham Park, Front Royal, under a pavilion with a green sign and parked cars in the background. An older woman is showing a young woman a plant while others observe.

Thursday, April 2, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike through the woods on trails with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 15 participants.

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Group of people participating in an Invasive Plant ID Walk at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont, outdoors in a wooded area.

Friday, April 3, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and Banshee Reeksin Leesburg for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 15 participants.

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Group of four people participating in an invasive plant ID walk at Banshee Reeks in Leesburg; one woman is showing a plant to the others under a park shelter, with trees and parked cars in the background.

Friday, April 3, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 15 participants.

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Group of people on an outdoor nature walk led by a park ranger at Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro, during an invasive plant ID walk in autumn.

Saturday, April 4, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 15 participants.

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Group of people on an educational nature walk in Greene County Community Park, learning about invasive plants, led by a guide, surrounded by trees and fall foliage.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Conservation Stewards Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Conservation Stewards Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at Eastham Park in Front Royal. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

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Friday, April 17, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Conservation Stewards Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

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A promotional banner for an invasive removal day event, featuring logos of Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Blue Ridge Prism, with a QR code and registration URL, on a light green background.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

De-mystifying Herbicides

Feeling confused about herbicides? Join us for this FREE online webinar where we will simplify the complex world of herbicides to help you learn what you need to know to make decisions about invasive plant treatment and control on the land you steward. We’ll cover the who, what, when, where, how, and why — and include updated handy reference charts for your convenience.

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A promotional flyer for a webinar about demystifying herbicides for invasive plant control, scheduled on Wednesday, April 22 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, hosted by Blue Ridge PRISM. The flyer features images of various herbicide bottles and green leafy backgrounds.

Past Events

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Flyer for a free walk event about invasive plant ID, featuring logos of Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Blue Ridge PRISM, a QR code, and a URL for registration.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Woman in outdoor clothing and a hat examining plants in a wooded area during an invasive plant ID walk at the State Arboretum of Virginia.
Close-up of a hand holding a seedling with new green leaves, with a background of dry leaves. Overlayed text promotes a webinar on invasive plant identification.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

What seedling is this?

Spring is full of new growth — and what better time to identify and remove invasive plants than when they are just tiny seedlings? This FREE brown bag webinar will focus on the many invasive seedlings that are easy to identify and hand pull, before they become mature plants and much harder to remove.

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Green background with white flowers and green leaves for a webinar titled "Invasive Plants in Spring Management and Control," scheduled for March 18 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, hosted by Blue Ridge Prism.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Spring Invasive Plant Control

Join us for a FREE online webinar where you’ll learn how to manage and control invasive plants in the spring season. Techniques will include manual and mechanical methods, as well as careful, strategic use of herbicides where necessary. Come ready to learn practical management skills that you can apply on your own property to help curb the spread of invasives.

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Promotional flyer for an online webinar titled 'Invasive Plants in Spring: Introduction & Identification.' The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, hosted by Blue Ridge Prism. The background features a close-up photograph of a yellow flowering plant with green leaves.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Invasive Plants in Spring

Join us for a FREE online webinar where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the Virginia spring landscape. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this session will provide valuable insights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in plant identification. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end.

A low-angle outdoor photo of a forest floor with fallen leaves, a mushroom, and trees in the background, overlaid with text about the Fernbrook Natural Area in Virginia.

Friday, March 13, 2026 • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Invasive Plant Training Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM and The Nature Conservancy to learn about invasive plants and how to treat them. We are partnering to offer a FREE invasive plant training workday at Fernbrook Preserve. PRISM staff will go over how to identify and treat invasives, particularly vines like English ivy and bittersweet. Following the training, we will put this knowledge to use by treating invasives within the preserve. Questions? Please contact Brynna Strand at brynna.strand@tnc.org. We hope to see you there!

Friday, Febuary 27, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Conservation Stewards Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Event flyer for Invasive Removal Day, featuring logos of Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Blue Ridge Prism, a QR code, and registration link.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and Eastham Park in Front Royal. for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the winter. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces.

Four people participating in an invasive plant ID walk at Eastham Park, Front Royal. One woman is holding a plant, and the others are observing and listening. An informational sign is visible, with cars and trees in the background.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance – A Grassroots Success Story (Webinar)

Join us for this FREE online webinar to learn how in just two years, the Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance (LIRA) secured unanimous bipartisan support from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors to fund a $2M countywide invasive plant removal grant program, the largest such investment by a local government entity in the nation, to date. Join guest speaker Mike Littman, LIRA’s president, for this informative session with statewide and nationwide implications.

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Group of people outdoors near a river during daytime for a webinar on invasive removal, organized by Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance and Blue Ridge Prism, scheduled for February 26 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Invasive Species Identification with Blue Ridge PRISM (Webinar)

During this year's National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Northern Virginia Bird Alliance (NVBA) is hosting an online course focused on invasive species identification in Northern Virginia!

Blue Ridge PRISM's Executive Director, Lauren Taylor will guide participants through identifying invasive plants in your landscapes, leaving time for questions at the end. This event is free for members of NVBA, and $6.80 for non-members.

A promotional graphic for a webinar on invasive species identification, featuring logos of Blue Ridge Prism and VIPC, set against a backdrop of green leaves.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the winter. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Flyer for Invasive Plant ID Walk featuring logos of Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Blue Ridge Prism, a QR code, and a website link for registration.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026 • 7:45 AM - 2:00 PM

Conservation Lobby Day

Join Blue Ridge PRISM, Virginia Conservation Network, Virginia Native Plant Society and more environmental organizations from across the state as we visit the General Assembly in Richmond, Virginia. On tap are constituent meetings and networking in support of better state policies about invasive plants.

Friday, January 30, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Conservation Stewards Workday

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

A woman in outdoor clothing and a cap working with pruning shears in a wooded area during Volunteer Workday at the Virginia State Arboretum.

Thursday, January 29, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Conservation Stewards Workday

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at Eastham Park in Front Royal. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Two volunteers working outdoors on a nature trail at Eastham Park, Front Royal, with leafless trees and dry grass, participating in a community workday.

Saturday, January 24, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Conservation Stewards Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Two people participating in a volunteer workday at Greene County Community Park, cleaning up trash among trees and bushes.
Two volunteers collecting trash in a wooded area at Pen Park, Charlottesville.

Monday, January 19, 2026 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

MLK, Jr. Day of Service

Join Blue Ridge PRISM and the Rivanna Forest Restoration Partnership as we tackle invasive plants at Pen Park in Charlottesville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.

Four volunteers standing in a forested area with trees and sunlight, participating in a city park cleanup event, holding trash bags, with a banner that reads "Volunteer Workday" and "Botanical Garden of the Piedmont."

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Conservation Stewards Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Winter Activities for Invasive Plant Control

Join us for this FREE online webinar to learn practical and effective ways to control invasive plants during the winter season! Guests Patricia Greenberg, Nicola McGoff, and Patty Nylander will answer your questions about what, when, and how to treat invasive plants over the next two months.

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Close-up of snow-covered pine tree branches with a promotional flyer for a free online webinar on winter activities for invasive plant control, scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, hosted by Blue Ridge Prism.

Friday, January 9, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the winter. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces.

A woman in outdoor clothing, including a hat, crouching and examining plants in a forested area during an invasive plant ID walk, with signs for the State Arboretum of Virginia and invasive plant identification.

Thursday, January 8, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the winter. This session includes a short hike through the woods on trails with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Group of people participating in an Invasive Plant ID Walk at the Botanical Garden of Piedmont, amidst trees and nature, led by a guide.

Thursday, January 8, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and Eastham Park in Front Royal. for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the winter. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces.

Four women standing under a pavilion, one holding a small plant and explaining it to the others during an invasive plant ID walk at Eastham Park, Front Royal.
Flyer about invasive plants in Virginia, featuring the state outline and the Virginia logo, promoting a free webinar on January 7, 2026, hosted by the Virginia Invasive Plant Coalition.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 • 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Invasive Plant Legislation: How You Can Help

Join Blue Ridge PRISM and the Virginia Invasive Plant Coalition for this FREE online webinar. Chris Leyen will discuss the upcoming 2026 Virginia General Assembly session, what to expect, and what legislation is proposed for invasive plants. Chris Leyen is a Principal at Southcliff Strategies and is the former Policy Director at the Virginia League of Conservation Voters. He serves as VIPC's advocacy consultant.

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Saturday, January 3, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the winter. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Group of six people on an indoor nature walk, listening to guide, illuminated by fall foliage, at Greene County Community Park.
Event flyer for the General Assembly Preview in Charlotteville, featuring a mountain silhouette with radiating green and gray sunburst background. The flyer states the event is on Saturday, December 6th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and includes a star and the word 'Charlotteville' within the mountain graphic.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

General Assembly Preview

We’re getting ready for the 2026 General Assembly session by partnering with Virginia Conservation Network and Community Climate Collaborative to host a General Assembly Preview Charlottesville Watch Party! Join us in person OR virtually to learn about the environmental policies & issues we expect to see during the 2026 General Assembly session.

Flyer for Winter 2025 Invasive Plant Online Workshop. Includes three winter-themed photos of plants, a Blue Ridge PRISM logo, event details about a free webinar on management and control of invasive plants on December 4 at 1 pm, and a QR code.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Winter Invasive Plant Control

Join us for a FREE online webinar where you’ll learn how to manage and control invasive plants in the winter season. Techniques will include manual and mechanical methods, as well as careful, strategic use of herbicides where necessary. Come ready to learn practical management skills that you can apply on your own property to help curb the spread of invasives.

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A flyer titled 'Invasive Plants in Winter' featuring images of red berries on a snow-covered branch, a cluster of dried brown leaves, and a person in pink winter clothing taking a photo outdoors in snowy conditions. The flyer promotes an online workshop on December 3 at 1:00 pm, hosted by Blue Ridge PRISM, with a QR code for registration.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Invasive Plants in Winter

Join us for a FREE online webinar where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the Virginia winter landscape. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this session will provide valuable insights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in plant identification. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end.

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Digital flyer for a webinar titled 'How to Be an Invasive Plant' hosted by Blue Ridge PRISM and Virginia DCR, featuring Kevin Heffernan, scheduled for Friday, November 7, from 12 noon to 1 pm, with a QR code for registration, and a photo of Kevin Heffernan wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed hat outdoors.

Friday, November 7, 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

How to Be an Invasive Plant

How is a plant officially deemed invasive in the Commonwealth of Virginia? Join us as we welcome Kevin Heffernan, Stewardship Biologist and Invasive Species Coordinator at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, who will talk with us about the characteristics invasive plants display and how a species is added to the official Virginia Invasive Plant Species List. This is a FREE online webinar.

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Digital flyer for Blue Ridge PRISM Fall Invasive Training Workday at Eastham Park, Front Royal, VA, on October 23 from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Features a scenic nature background with a river and trees, a QR code, and the Blue Ridge PRISM logo.

Thursday, October 23, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at Eastham Park in Front Royal. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Flyer for an autumn training workday at the Blue Ridge PRISM on October 22, 10-11:30 am at the State Arboretum of Virginia, featuring photos of people planting trees, a historic stone building, and individuals in a park.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Flyer for Invasive Removal Day featuring logos of Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Blue Ridge Prism, with a QR code and registration URL.

Friday, October 17, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

A forest with trees burning in a prescribed fire, promoting invasive plant management, for a Blue Ridge PRISM webinar.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Reintroducing Prescribed Fire: Managing Invasive Plants with Controlled Burns

Join Jean Lorber of The Nature Conservancy, Adam Coates of Virginia Tech’s Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, and Paula Whyman, author of Bad Naturalist, for a panel-style webinar about the history and reintroduction of controlled burns as a tool for managing invasive plants. Hear them share the pros and cons, discuss the obstacles, and give tips on whether prescribed fire is right for the land you steward. This is a FREE webinar.

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Two people, one man and one woman, are outdoors in a wooded area, collecting trash. The woman is holding a large paper bag, and the man is helping to lift or position it. They are wearing gloves and casual clothing, and there is a pile of green leafy debris on the ground.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.

Two people working together in a lush, green forest, carrying a large paper bag and collecting plant debris or invasive plants.

Saturday, October 11, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Flyer for Fall Invasive Plant Workshop hosted by Blue Ridge PRISM on October 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at McIntire Park in Charlottesville, featuring a background of fall foliage and an illustration of the sun and clouds.

Friday, October 10, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Invasive Plant Field Workshop

Join Blue Ridge PRISM in a small group setting to learn invasive plant identification, herbicide safety, basic management strategies, tool selection, and a how-to for manual and chemical control techniques. We will also go on a short walk to identify invasive plants in the landscape. McIntire Park in Charlottesville, Virginia — space is limited to 25 participants. Cost: $25

Flyer for a fall/winter invasive plant online workshop, featuring images of gardening and plant control activities, with text about the event date, time, and topics.

Thursday, October 9, 2025 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Fall/Winter Invasive Plant Control

Join us for a FREE online webinar where you’ll learn how to manage and control invasive plants in the autumn and winter seasons. Techniques will include manual and mechanical methods, as well as careful, strategic use of herbicides where necessary. Come ready to learn practical management skills that you can apply on your own property to help curb the spread of invasives.

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A promotional flyer for an online workshop called 'Invasive Plants in Autumn,' featuring images of various invasive plant species with red, green, and yellow foliage, and details about the workshop scheduled for October 8 at 1:00 pm, organized by Blue Ridge Prism.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Invasive Plants in Autumn

Join us for a FREE online webinar where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the Virginia autumn landscape. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this session will provide valuable insights. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in plant identification. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end.

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Group of people standing in a forest, listening to a man giving a talk or presentation during the daytime.

Saturday, October 4, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the fall. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Flyer for a walk event at Blue Ridge PRISM with pictures of a tree, a smiling woman wearing a hat, and a brick building with a red roof, promoting an invasive plant identification walk on October 3rd at the State Arboretum of Virginia.

Friday, October 3, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the fall. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces.

Thursday, October 2, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Hike

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the fall. This session includes a short hike through the woods on trails with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Group of people gathered outdoors in a forest, listening to a man speak. They are dressed in casual clothing, some with backpacks, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves, with sunlight filtering through the canopy.
Flyer promoting a fall invasive plant identification walk at Eastham Park in Front Royal, Virginia, scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, from 10:00 to 10:45 am, with a QR code and Blue Ridge Prism logo.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and Eastham Park in Front Royal. for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the fall. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces.

Flyer for free invasive plant ID walk, organized by Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Blue Ridge Prism, with a QR code to scan or register at tinyurl.com/EJCAprism.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the fall. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.

A woman with a backpack hiking on a trail in a forested area, with trees and sunlight in the background. Overlaid text promotes a webinar titled 'Calling All Hikers: You Can Be an Eco-Hero!' scheduled for September 25 from 12 noon to 1 pm, organized by Blue Ridge Prism.

Thursday, September 25, 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Calling All Hikers: You Can Be an Eco-Hero!

Are you a hiker who enjoys getting outdoors in our public parks? We need You! Join Blue Ridge PRISM for a fascinating look at the urgent need for Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) in eradicating the invasive plant species that are causing harm to the landscapes we love. Learn how easy it is to report your observations from the trail using free citizen scientist tools. Become an EDRR Strike Force Scout and save nature while you hike — no experience required! This is a FREE online webinar.

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Saturday, September 13, 2025 • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Invasive Plants in Your Landscape and What You Can Do (Live)

Join Louisa Master Gardeners and Blue Ridge PRISM to learn more about invasive plants in your community. Discover which plants you are likely to find in your lawn, flower beds, shade gardens, and neighborhood, and learn about techniques for how to remove and control them. This is a FREE event at the Louisa County Library and is open to the public.

Webinar flyer for Blue Ridge PRISM titled "Documenting Invasive Plants with Herbaria: A Tutorial with Dr. Andrea Weeks," scheduled for Friday, August 22, from 12 noon to 1 pm, online. The flyer includes logos, a photo of Dr. Andrea Weeks holding a plant specimen, a QR code, and website URL.

Friday, August 22, 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

How to Submit Invasive Plant Specimens for Research (Webinar)

Join us for this FREE online webinar to learn how you can collect and submit invasive plant specimens for research studies across Virginia. Herbariums are large collections of botanical specimens, and they need your help to learn how invasive plants are migrating across the Commonwealth. Join Dr. Andrea Weeks for this tutorial on an easy way to help scientists study invasive plants.

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Flyer for Invasive Removal Day featuring logos of Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Blue Ridge Prism, with a QR code and registration URL.

Friday, July 25, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

A promotional flyer for a training workday at the Blue Ridge PRISM, scheduled for Friday, July 25 from 10 to 11:30 am at the State Arboretum of Virginia. The flyer includes three images: a woman planting or pulling weeds in a garden, a building with a red roof and stone walls, and a group of people, including a man in a yellow shirt, engaged in outdoor activity around a tree. The flyer also features logos of Blue Ridge PRISM and the State Arboretum of Virginia, a QR code, and text inviting participants to join for invasive plant management training.

Friday, July 25, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Panoramic view of a river with trees on both sides and a cloudy sky reflected in the water, with a rocky shoreline and pebbles in the foreground.

Thursday, July 24, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at Eastham Park in Front Royal. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Two people in a forest, one holding a large paper bag, as they participate in an outdoor cleanup activity.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

Flyer for Blue Ridge Prism's Summer Quarterly Meeting, a free webinar scheduled for July 16 at 11:30 AM, featuring a background image of a park with green trees and a walking path. The flyer includes the event theme 'Working Together: How Neighborhood Associations Can Address Invasive Plants' and the organization website.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Working Together: How Neighborhood Associations Can Address Invasive Plants

Join Mike Littman of Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance, Ines Nedelcovic of Fairfax Invasive Removal Alliance, and Liza Moorman of Glenmore Invasive Warriors for a panel-style webinar when three neighborhood association leaders will share how their communities address invasive plants in their neighborhoods. Hear them share stories, discuss the hurdles, and give tips on how to organize and train a group to work together as a community. This is a FREE webinar.

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A promotional flyer for outdoor walking events. The flyer features three photos of natural landscapes: a forest trail with pink flowers, a man in a plaid shirt leaning on a tree in a wooded area, and a stream in a grassy area. The event details are at the bottom, inviting people to take a walk with Blue Ridge PRISM on July 2 and July 3 at different locations, with QR codes for more information.

Thursday, July 3, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Hike

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike through the woods on trails with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.

Flyer promoting a free walk event with Blue Ridge PRISM at the State Arboretum of Virginia on Thursday, July 3 from 10 to 10:45 am, featuring images of trees, a woman holding a plant, and a historic building.

Thursday, July 3, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Natali Walker, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM, and the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces.

Flyer for a free walk event about invasive plant ID, featuring logos of Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Blue Ridge PRISM, a QR code, and a website URL.

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.

A group of people, including men and women of varying ages, gathered outdoors in a forested area, listening to a man with a beard who appears to be leading a discussion or giving a presentation. The scene is set amidst trees and foliage during daytime.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and Greene County Community Park in Ruckersville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the summer. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Four people standing behind an outdoor booth table with informational brochures about invasive plants, with a sign that says 'Need Help with Invasive Plants?' at a community event.

Saturday, June 7, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Virginia Black Bear Festival

Join Blue Ridge PRISM for a fun-filled, family-friendly day on Main Street in Stanardsville. The Virginia Black Bear Festival is a community event celebrating nature and mountain outdoors in Greene County, Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail. Live entertainment, fun interactive activities, educational presentations, delicious food, and more! This is a FREE public event.

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Saturday, May 10, 2025 • 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Rivanna RiverFest

Join Blue Ridge PRISM and Rivanna Conservation Alliance for a fun-filled, family-friendly day along the Rivanna River in Charlottesville. Tubing, fly-fishing, music, food, and community — what could be better?. This is a FREE public event.

A flyer for a training workday event at the State Arboretum of Virginia, scheduled for April 25 from 10 to 11:30 am, led by Natali Walker, an invasive management specialist. The flyer features images of people working with plants, a historic brick building, and a group of people outdoors.

Friday, April 25, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the State Arboretum of Virginia in Boyce. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Protecting Our Wild Places: The Challenge of Invasive Plants

How do invasive plants impact habitat connectivity, watershed health, and forest longevity? And what can you do about it? Join Wild Virginia and Blue Ridge PRISM as we explore the challenges of managing invasive plants on public and private lands, and the preventive steps you can take that will help reverse the spread of invasive plants in Virginia. Learn how you can help steward our natural areas — no formal training required! Just a passion for our wild places. This is a FREE webinar.

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Flyer for Blue Ridge PRISM Spring Meeting featuring a guest speaker, Maddie Bright, about habitat restoration after invasive plant removal, with a photo of Maddie Bright and event details for a free webinar on April 16 from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Restoration After Invasive Plant Removal (Webinar)

Join guest speaker Maddie Bright, executive director of Earth Sangha, as she shares her extensive experience with native plant restoration in Virginia. Explore questions such as, “Should I plant now, or wait and see what comes up,” “What kind of native plants should I choose,” and “How do I start the process?” This is a FREE webinar and will be recorded.

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A digital flyer advertising a free invasive removal day at Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, James Madison University, in partnership with Blue Ridge Prism. The flyer includes logos of the arboretum and Blue Ridge Prism, a QR code for registration, and a URL to scan or visit.

Friday, April 18, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Invasive Plant Removal Workday

Join Blue Ridge PRISM as we tackle invasive plants at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville. Learn to identify and remove invasive plants that threaten the health & enjoyment of this beautiful natural area. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.

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Saturday, April 12, 2025 • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Invasive Plants in Your Landscape and What You Can Do (Live)

Join Fluvanna Master Gardeners and Blue Ridge PRISM to learn more about invasive plants in your community. Discover which plants you are likely to find in your lawn, flower beds, shade gardens, and neighborhood, and learn about techniques for how to remove and control them. This is a FREE event at the Fluvanna County Public Library and is open to the public.

A group of people listening to a man giving a talk outdoors in a forest setting during daytime, surrounded by trees with green and yellow leaves.

Thursday, April 3, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Hike

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont in Charlottesville for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike through the woods on trails with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 10 participants. RSVP to register.

Flyer advertising a free walk to identify invasive plants at Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, James Madison University, in partnership with Blue Ridge Prism. Features a QR code and web link for registration.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Invasive Plant Identification Walk

Join Jacob Edel, Invasive Management Specialist at Blue Ridge PRISM and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum in Harrisonburg for this FREE field training where you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants in the spring. This session includes a short hike along trails, some with uneven surfaces. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Promotional flyer for a free lecture on invasive plants, biodiversity loss, and climate, scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 7-8 PM, presented by the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and the Litten Family, featuring logos of Blue Ridge Prism and Edith J. Carrier Arboretum.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

19th Annual Litten Botanical Lecture

Join Lauren Taylor at the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum for this FREE lecture. What do western wildfires, plant blindness, and mass extinctions have in common? The complex — and controversial — world of invasive plants. We'll explore the impacts of invasive plants on wildflowers, pollinators, birds, and forests; and the difference you can make right in your own garden.

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