Sunday November 15, 2009
Registration: www.rivannariver.org
Volunteers are needed on Sunday November 15, 2009 to help plant 1,350 trees along the stream bordering the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport.
The event planners, the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) and the Rivanna Conservation Society (RCS) estimate that a total of 7 acres will be enhanced to become Riparian Buffer to provide additional protection to the waterway from runoff pollution from surrounding land.
Schedule:
• 8:30a-9:00am – Volunteer Registration
• 9:00a-9:15am – Welcome and Introductions
• 9:15a- 9:30am – Planting Demonstration
• 9:30a-12:30pm – Buffer Planting
• 12:30 – 1:00pm – Lunch & Check Out (pick up T-Shirt at the registration table)
Logistics: Meet at CHO at 8:30am for check in and registration. If traveling from Route 29, do not enter the main airport entrance but pass it to exit south on Dickerson Road towards Earlysville. Parking will be on the south end of the airport on the right. Follow the signs and balloons to the parking area. A shuttle will transport volunteers to the planting area.
What to Wear and Bring: Please wear warm, layered clothing and strong shoes or boots. A hat or ball cap is recommended, as are gloves to protect your hands. If you have planting tools (hoe, trowel or shovel) feel free to bring them.
Event Sponsors: The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport and the Rivanna Conservation Society, in cooperation with the County of Albemarle, the VA Department of Forestry and the Alliance for the Chesapeake are partnering to host this community event. Grant funding support is being provided by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
What is a Riparian Buffer? Riparian buffer planting (definition – planting along a waterway) is an important environmental measure used to stabilize a river’s edge. The installation of a riparian buffer can help reduce sedimentation, promote the absorption and filtration of rainwater run-off and can provide habitat for wildlife.
Contacts: Robbi Savage (RCS) 434 97-RIVER
Barbara Hutchinson (CHO) 434 409-7524
