7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13: "Managing Invasive Species" at the Berryville-Clarke County Government Center (101 Chalmers Ct., Berryville) is a FREE presentation by Natali Walker of Blue Ridge PRISM, a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing the negative impact of invasive plants … Continue reading →
Stop by and visit PRISM's information table! Virginia Working Landscapes (VWL) is a program of the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institue (NZCBI) that promotes the conservation of native biodiversity and sustainable land use through research, education and community … Continue reading →
Come and see PRISM volunteers at our information table in downtown Harrisonburg! Pollinators in Your Yard will kick off with updates on the City’s Pollinator Program and touch on pollinator spaces that are “intentional, planned and maintained”. The rest of the … Continue reading →
Our online workshop will provide an introduction to invasive plants and will help you to identify different species for the spring and summer. This session will take place via Zoom and will include a Q&A period with PRISM experts. Cost: … Continue reading →
During our online workshop, you will learn how to best manage invasive plants during the spring and summer seasons. This workshop will take place via Zoom and will include a Q&A period with PRISM experts. Topics covered in this session … Continue reading →
In partnership with the Rockfish Valley Foundation, Blue Ridge PRISM is happy to offer an in-person workshop to guide you through invasive plant management in the spring and summer. Join Blue Ridge PRISM’s knowledgeable staff at the beautiful Rockfish Valley … Continue reading →
Come visit PRISM staff and volunteers at this upcoming event from our partner, PEC, and stroll through the Virginia bluebells. Join The Piedmont Environmental Council's Julian W. Scheer Fauquier Land Conservation Fund for the 21st Annual Bluebell Walk on Cedar Run. This … Continue reading →
Spring Native Plant Sale at Morven Park April 13 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Native plants add beauty and interest to your garden year round and provide important habitat for wildlife. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Native Plant Sale is the place to buy … Continue reading →
Join us for a night with Dana Milbank, where we'll chat, laugh, and maybe even learn a thing or two about nature! Blue Ridge PRISM is pleased to host Washington Post opinion columnist and author, Dana Milbank, on April 13th … Continue reading →
On Tuesday, April 16, we will be joined by Peggy Singlemann who is the host and co-producer of "Virginia Home Grown," a VPM/PBS program. She will talk about native plant options for your backyard landscapes. Peggy served as Director of … Continue reading →
Stop by the Blue Ridge PRISM table to meet our staff and grab some good information! Come celebrate Earth Day with a family-friendly, fun-for-all day. Meet local wildlife with programs from The Wildlife Center of Virginia. Touch stream critters. See … Continue reading →
Save the Date for Earth Day Front Royal, April 21, 2024! Stop by and meet PRISM staff at our information table.
Stop by PRISM's information table and ask Natali all of your invasive plant questions! Following 2,190 miles of mountain ridge lines, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.) crosses 14 states, from Maine to Georgia. It's the longest and oldest marked … Continue reading →
Register for webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/883541354977?aff=oddtdtcreator * This webinar will not be recorded. Please join us live. * _______ Bumble bees (Bombus) are by far the most charismatic and recognizable native bees. To help bumble bees thrive, we must understand their life … Continue reading →
Register for this free lunchtime webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/917481420627?aff=oddtdtcreator ___________ Wavyleaf grass (Oplismenus undulatifolius) is a growing invasive grass problem in Virginia and surrounding states. In fact, ecologists believe that wavyleaf could become even more widespread and damaging than Japanese stiltgrass! Join … Continue reading →
