Our own South River Watershed Coalition Advisory Council member David Hirschman has written a new fiction book, The Tenacious Bloom, and he is WMRA’s Books & Brews author for December. He has graciously offered to donate half of his author proceeds from books sold at the event to the Coalition. So come join us in […]
Registration Required Registration deadline: January 8, 2025 Clean Water Lobby Day offers advocates the opportunity to lobby for environmental action in their district. This event is crucial for advancing policies that benefit clean water and meet Chesapeake Bay restoration goals. Prior to Lobby Day, a Zoom call will be hosted to discuss active legislation and […]
Speaker: Carole Nash, Ph.D. Topic: Belmont Vineyard and the 19th Century Wine Industry in the Virginia Blue Ridge Please join us at at 7 pm on Tuesday, January 21st, at the Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro for our first Science Talk of 2025! Our speaker will be Carole Nash, Ph.D., James Madison University Professor of Geography […]
The Virginia Conservation Network (VCN)'s annual Conservation Lobby Day is your chance to lobby with fellow advocates in your district for environmental action that matters most to you. Join us with VCN as we kick off this year's annual Conservation Lobby Day at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Wednesday, Jan. 22nd. Attend lobby meetings with […]
Speaker: Wil Orndorff Topic: Water is Water: the Fuzzy Distinction between Surface and Groundwater in the Shenandoah Valley Please join us at at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 18th, at the Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro for his presentation on the effect extended periods of drought have on groundwater. Wil Orndorff is the Karst Protection Coordinator […]
Friday, March 14, 2025 The Wayne Theatre, Waynesboro Virginia No day of registrations. Last day to register is 3/10/25 by 5:00 pm. Register Here! Click HERE for the most up to date 2025 Shenandoah Valley Plant Symposium day of agenda/schedule of events. AGENDA: 8:00 – 8:30 Registration- coffee and light refreshments provided 8:30 – 8:45 […]
Speaker: Dr. Angel Garcia Topic: To Be Determined Please save the date to join us at at 7 pm on Tuesday, March 18th, at the Wayne Theatre in Waynesboro for a Science Talk by Dr. Angel Garcia, JMU Assistant Professor of Ethnogeology & Karst Science. Dr. Garcia is a Boricua (Puerto Rican) geologist interested in […]
The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has designated the South River running through Basic Park in Waynesboro as Youth-Only Stocked Trout Waters from April 1 through June 15. Only youth age 15 and under will be allowed to fish during that time period. Adults can assist youth only by baiting the hook, casting, and removing […]
Join us for the Fly Fish Waynesboro - Shenandoah Valley Trout Unlimited Annual South River Cleanup! Meet at the Arch Avenue Public Parking area between the Main and Broad Street bridges. Gloves and bags will be provided as well as snacks and refreshments. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty or waders if […]
Speaker: Jessica Slagle, Stormwater Engineer at Timmons Group Topic: Revitalizing an EPA Brownfield - South River Preserve and Rockfish Run Join us at 7 pm on Tuesday, April 29th, at the Wayne Theatre for a Science Talk presented by The Timmons Group. Jessica Slagle will give a presentation on the creation and revitalization of the […]
2025 – the Year of the Eastern Box Turtle at Riverfest! This FREE annual event takes place river-side at Constitution Park South in Waynesboro, VA. Activities include Reptile World shows, presentations by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Stream Safari exploration, Fish and Fun Rodeo, canoe rides, kids arts & crafts, interactive exhibits, and more. The […]
Virginia Street Arts Festival 2025: A Weekend of Color, Creativity, and Community Waynesboro’s streets are getting a fresh coat of creativity! The 2025 Virginia Street Arts Festival returns to downtown Waynesboro for an unforgettable weekend packed with live mural painting, interactive art, live music, and more. ???? New Murals, New Energy This year, three talented artists […]
