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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T173000
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SUMMARY:The Outdoors is YOURS
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Haga clic aquí para ver esta página en español (próximamente).” style=”custom” custom_background=”#eaeaea” custom_text=”#002f3b” shape=”square” size=”sm” align=”center” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]Join us in Harrisonburg on December 1 at 5:30 at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center for a conversation about how you use (or want to use) outdoor spaces – everything from neighborhood parks to the over one-million acre George Washington National Forest to our west. \nWe’re making an evening of it\, so bring the whole family! Dinner will be provided and optional childcare will be available during the keynotes and panel discussion. We’re also offering Spanish interpretation of the program for those who would prefer to listen in Spanish. \nAttendance is free\, but pre-registration for each adult is encouraged so we know what to expect![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER FOR THE EVENING” style=”custom” custom_background=”#248dc1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fshenandoahalliance.org%2Fthe-outdoors-is-yours-registration%2F”][vc_text_separator title=”Keynote Speakers” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n\nNathan Burrell\nNathan Burrell is a native of Essex County Virginia who moved to Richmond in 1999 to pursue a degree in Parks and Recreation Management from Virginia Commonwealth University. With over 20 years of experience in parks management and land conservation\, Nathan was appointed as a Deputy Director of Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation by then Governor Northam in 2021 and is currently the Director of Community Conservation and Government relations for the Virginia Outdoor Foundation. During this time Nathan has been recognized as a leader in the Richmond community with awards ranging from “Top 40 under 40” by Style Weekly in 2011 to GRTC’s “Black History Month: Local History Maker” in 2017 and most recently honored as one of Richmond Times Dispatch’s 2018 “Person of the Year.” In addition\, Nathan also sits on several local boards and National Advisory Councils including Groundwork RVA as a founding board member and current board President\, an Advisory Board member of the Capital Region Land Conservancy\, and a former member of the Virginia Council on Environmental Justice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nEsther Nizer\nEsther M Nizer of Elkton\, VA is the youngest of four children born to Thomas and Margaret Nizer. Esther attended the Newtown Elementary School\, a Rosenwald school\, in Elkton and graduated from Elkton High School. She received a B.S. in Health & Physical Education from Morgan State University (College)\, and a M.S.Ed. in Adult Education Human Resource Development (AHRD) from James Madison University. An Information Technology Training and Development Manager\, Esther retired from James Madison University after 20+ Years in 2020. \nAs a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church\, Elkton\, VA Esther has served as a Sunday School teacher (Adult and Youth)\, Church Clerk and currently serves as the Treasurer/Financial Clerk. Esther has been a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. for over 45 years she served as the advisor to the Iota Alpha Chapter on the campus of James Madison University for over 12 years. Active in the community\, Esther has served on the Board of Directors for the Elkton Area United Services (EAUS)\, Elkton Cemetery Commission and the Elkton Downtown Revitalization Cooperation (EDRC). She has served as the president for four years and the treasurer for two years for the Harrisonburg/Rockingham NAACP. Esther is currently serving on the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Board appointed by Governor Terry McAuliff. She is on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the North Fork Shenandoah River and serves as its Treasurer. She is an active member of the Elkton Progressive Improvement Committee (EPIC) and the Elkton Lions club. \nIn her spare time\, Esther enjoys hiking\, kayaking\, camping (solo)\, and participating in 5k races.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Panelists” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nJakob\nzumFelde\nTransportation Planner\, Harrisonburg City Public Works \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nLester\nZook\nOwner\, WILD GUYde Adventures \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nScottie\nPendleton\nChair\, Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]\nThomas\nStevens\nAssistant Park Manager\, Seven Bends State Park \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Flow of the Evening” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n5:30 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Dinner begins and expo opens. Grab a bite to eat and meet some of the local folks who care for and promote our outdoor spaces.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n6:00 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Optional childcare begins. Your little ones are welcome to stay with you throughout the program or join in activities for children in two different age groups in classrooms around the corner.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n6:30 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Speaker program begins. Dinner and the expo close.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]\n8:00 PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Head home inspired to enjoy the great outdoors! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”Partners” title_align=”separator_align_left” color=”custom” accent_color=”#248dc1″][vc_column_text]Many thanks to these folks for their partnership in presenting this event![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2743″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://svbcoalition.org”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6223″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.harrisonburgva.gov”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6275″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.jmu.edu/icad/index.shtml”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6225″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.hanksgrilleandcatering.com”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/the-outdoors-is-yours/
LOCATION:Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center\, 620 Simms Ave\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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SUMMARY:Join us in honoring our 2022 Valley Treasure - Lynn Cameron
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nIf you don’t recognize Lynn Cameron’s face\, you will probably recognize her name. She’s been a local ambassador for the million-acre George Washington National Forest—sharing her knowledge and appreciation for our extraordinary public lands—for decades. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/D7qChA5wocs” align=”center”][vc_column_text]While working as a reference librarian at James Madison University\, Lynn and her husband started exploring our neighboring public lands and got involved with Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. Not too long after\, they adopted their own sections of trail to maintain. From there\, her fate was set. Lynn has spent the past four decades advocating for protection of our public lands. In addition to serving as past president of the Virginia Wilderness Committee\, Lynn is the co-chair of Friends of the Shenandoah Mountain. \nIn those roles\, Lynn has spent the last 20 years connecting a diverse network of forest users to build a broad base of support for the 92\,000 acre Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area in the George Washington National Forest that will ensure diverse plant and wildlife habitat\, clean water for communities downstream\, and a variety of recreational opportunities\, such as hunting\, fishing\, hiking\, camping\, mountain biking\, and nature study for future generations. \nIf you’re lucky\, you’ll run in to Lynn in the woods on a hike and you’ll get to experience her deep love\, vast knowledge and commitment to the natural world.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Honoring Lynn” title_align=”separator_align_left”][vc_btn title=”WATCH THE VIRTUAL CEREMONY” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FY6H-B9q7oJk|target:_blank”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”5715″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]\nSteven David Johnson \n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1655826375317{margin-top: -20px !important;}”]\nWebsite\nInstagram\nFlickr \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]We were excited to honor Lynn Cameron’s work to preserve and protect Shenandoah Mountain with a lecture by Steven David Johnson\, a conservation photographer and Professor of Visual and Communication Arts at Eastern Mennonite University. \nSteve’s photography of the natural world\, including photos of many of the critters on Shenandoah Mountain that will enjoy the protection offered by the National Scenic Area designation\, has appeared in Orion\, Nature Conservancy Magazine\, Ranger Rick\, Virginia Wildlife\, National Science Teachers Association Press books and numerous conservation publications and journals. \nSteve is also vice-president of the Virginia Wilderness Committee\, a close partner of Friends of the Shenandoah Mountain. When he’s not in the office\, you’ll probably find him crouched next to a vernal pool photographing Appalachian salamanders.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nSarah Francisco\, director of Southern Environmental Law Center’s Virginia office and Alliance board member presented the Valley Treasure award to Lynn. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]About Valley Treasure  \nThe Shenandoah Valley is an extraordinary place\, with its iconic farming landscapes\, beautiful streams\, world-class public forest lands\, and rich cultural history. We recognize and are grateful for the many community members that work quietly to conserve the land\, water and way of life in their corner of the Valley. The Valley Treasure award is an opportunity to meet and recognize those folks.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Top photo: Senator Kaine with Lynn Cameron (Friends of Shenandoah Mountain)\, and Mark Miller (Virginia Wilderness Committee) in the Confederate Breastworks parking area atop Shenandoah Mountain after their hike on the Shenandoah Mountain Trail. (Photo by Nancy Sorrells)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/join-us-in-honoring-our-2022-valley-treasure-lynn-cameron/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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SUMMARY:Solarize Shenandoah Information Session
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nWith the sharp increase in utility scale solar proposals on ag land in the Valley\, we’ve been working hard to tool up localities and farmers to navigate siting and design considerations. At the same time\, we are pushing for more programs and incentives for rooftop solar. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Enter Solarize Shenandoah!  \nThrough Solarize Shenandoah\, Shenandoah Valley homeowners and businesses can sign up through June 30 to access discounted prices on rooftop and ground-mounted systems and get connected with a pre-selected vetted installer. \nThe Alliance is co-hosting an informational webinar on June 2 at 6pm. We’ll introduce you to folks from the nonprofit\, Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) that manages the Solarize Shenandoah program. You’ll learn about how solar works\, how the Solarize Shenandoah program works\, and how you can benefit. \nIf you’ve been considering solar\, Solarize Shenandoah is a one-stop-shop to find out where on your property would be the best place for solar\, how much energy you can expect to produce to offset your specific usage and other available opportunities for battery storage or car charging through the program.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1653339138524{background-color: #e3f1da !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”5585″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1653328114500{margin-bottom: -2px !important;}” link=”https://solarizeva.org”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1653327889167{margin-top: -2px !important;}”]\nSolarize Shenandoah\nThursday\, June 2\, 6pm\n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR” style=”custom” custom_background=”#248dc1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fforms.monday.com%2Fforms%2F87fb19acc27b3185207ea2eae2be8bf3%3Fr%3Duse1″][vc_btn title=”SIGN UP FOR A FREE ASSESSMENT” style=”custom” custom_background=”#248dc1″ custom_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsolarizeva.org|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nYou can register for the webinar here\, or if you’d like to go ahead and get started with Solarize Shenandoah\, you can get the ball rolling by filling out this short form. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Image by D Cannon from Pixabay[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/solarize-shenandoah-information-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T213000
DTSTAMP:20210406T192525Z
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SUMMARY:Community Friendly Lighting - Harrisonburg Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening walking tour in Harrisonburg to discuss and see some of the lighting concepts Mr. Parks covered in our Community Friendly Lighting in our Downtowns and Developments webinar. If you missed the webinar\, here is a link to the recording\, and we’d love to have you join us for the walk either way. \nOur tour will begin at Turner Pavilion where we’ll have a 30 minute discussion followed by an about 6-block walk with A LOT to look at. Parking is available in the Municipal Lot connected to City Hall or in the Water Street Parking Deck. \nIn the case of rain\, we will plan to reschedule for Friday May 21.
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/community-friendly-lighting-harrisonburg-walking-tour/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T200000
DTSTAMP:20210505T103030Z
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SUMMARY:Announcing our 2021 Valley Treasure
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Dr. Charles Ziegenfus\n“Professor Zig“” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Bitter%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/l3PAe1GIl_c” align=”center”][vc_column_text]\nIn addition to his professional work teaching field ornithology at JMU\, Dr. Charles Ziegenfus (Professor Zig) has spent decades researching\, banding and tracking migrations and populations of dark-eyed juncos\, bluebirds and white-crowned sparrows to name a few. In partnership with Clair Mellinger from EMU at Highland Retreat\, he has monitored the migration of the Northern Saw-whet owl with for twenty years. Recently Professor Zig has setup several boxes for American kestrels in eastern Rockingham County and has engaged landowners up and down the Valley to host bird boxes and help with monitoring on their property. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4092″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4084″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4099″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4100″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Join us in Honoring Professor Zig” title_align=”separator_align_left”][vc_btn title=”VIEW THE RECORDED AWARD PROGRAM” color=”primary” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FQGGAuloQbBw”][vc_separator][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Dr. Amy Johnson[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”4272″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]We were excited to honor Professor Zig’s work to inspire an appreciation for birds and the Shenandoah Valley’s natural landscapes with a presentation by Amy E.M. Johnson\, PhD\, Program Director of Virginia Working Landscapes at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Dr. Johnson’s work focuses on the impacts of conservation and land management on breeding and over-wintering grassland bird communities in Virginia. In her role\, she explores knowledge gaps pertaining to grassland bird ecology by facilitating collaborative conservation and research efforts with Smithsonian scientists and local partners.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1620210230806{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: rgba(36\,141\,193\,0.11) !important;*background-color: rgb(36\,141\,193) !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Resources from Dr. Johnson’s presentation  \nVirginia Working Landscapes Grassland Bird Management Guidelines \nOther Virginia Working Landscapes Resources \nGet involved as a landowner or citizen scientist \nContact Virginia Working Landscapes \nView Dr. Johnson’s TEDxPearlStreet talk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]About Valley Treasure  \nThe Shenandoah Valley is an extraordinary place\, with its iconic farming landscapes\, beautiful streams\, world-class public forest lands\, and rich cultural history. We recognize and are grateful for the many community members that work quietly to conserve the land\, water and way of life in their corner of the Valley. The Valley Treasure award is an opportunity to meet and recognize those folks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/announcing-our-2021-valley-treasure/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T080000
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UID:4161-1617782400-1619035200@shenandoahalliance.org
SUMMARY:Great Community Give
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On April 21\, we’re joining area nonprofits in the Great Community Give\, a virtual day of giving back to this place we call home\, hosted by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Foundation.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]By supporting Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley in the Great Community Give\, you’re showing your support for clean water\, working agricultural lands\, thriving communities and the awe-inspiring viewsheds and recreational opportunities you cherish in the heart of the Valley.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1617792232063{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: rgba(222\,203\,98\,0.25) !important;*background-color: rgb(222\,203\,98) !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4163″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]This year\, we’re very excited to be raffling off an adventure of your choice led by Wild GUYde Adventures – for every $10 contributed to the Alliance for the Great Community Give\, you’ll receive one entry to win a half-day guided paddle\, climbing or caving adventure.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\nSo\, starting right now\, there are two ways you can support Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley in the Great Community Give:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4179″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://youtu.be/mPoIxI3MUHw”][vc_column_text]\nYou can set up a personal fundraising page for the Alliance to share with your friends and family. We’ve made a video to show you how here. Not only does setting up your own fundraiser help us to have a successful day\, but it will also help us meet more people like you to call on when it’s time to speak up for conservation in Harrisonburg and Rockingham. PLUS for every $10 donated to your fundraiser\, you AND the donor will get one entry for the Wild GUYde adventure. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”4173″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.greatcommunitygive.org/organizations/alliance-for-the-shenandoah-valley”][vc_column_text]\nYou can contribute! You can start giving today by mailing us a check OR you can give online here anytime leading up to the official event on April 21 6:30am – 8:00pm\, where more folks supporting the Alliance gets us opportunities to win ‘bonuses’ throughout the day. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Donate through the Great Community Give” style=”custom” custom_background=”#8ec63f” custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatcommunitygive.org%2Forganizations%2Falliance-for-the-shenandoah-valley|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Please reach out with any questions about the event or for help setting up a fundraiser or navigating the donation page.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We hope to see your name pop up in the Great Community Give showing your support of the Alliance![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/great-community-give/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Rockingham County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T201500
DTSTAMP:20210212T222943Z
CREATED:20210120T174140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210212T222943Z
UID:3829-1612983600-1612988100@shenandoahalliance.org
SUMMARY:Family land\, farming and race in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ownership of land represents wealth\, potential\, community\, sustainability and economic opportunity for the next generation. Yet\, across our country\, Black and Indigenous landowners have lost land at rates much higher than their white counterparts. In 1910\, there were 218\,000 Black farmers\, and they owned roughly 15 million acres of land. After the turn of the century\, there were only 18\,000 Black farmers with a little over 2 million acres of land.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3873″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1611329284770{margin-bottom: -2px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611329278874{margin-top: -2px !important;}”]Betty Kilby Baldwin with her father on their family farm in Warren County.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This enormous loss of land and opportunity for Black farmers and their descendants wasn’t just a chance happening. Rather\, it is an important\, yet mostly overlooked\, part of our history of racial injustice all across America.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This webinar will explore the topics of family land\, farming and race. We’ll also hear about Virginia’s recent efforts to slow the loss of family-owned farmland and explore next steps to ensure that Black families and other historically underrepresented groups can continue to farm in the Valley and across Virginia. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_btn title=”Watch the Recording” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#248dc1″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#248dc1″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FPC_SEnNqEYM|target:_blank”][vc_text_separator title=”Speakers” title_align=”separator_align_left”][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3838″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Ebonie Alexander\, Executive Director of the Black Family Land Trust[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3843″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby\, authors of Cousins\, to be released in April. Betty Kilby Baldwin also authored Wit\, Will and Walls.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3841″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]The Honorable Bettina Ring\, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3968″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Tom Wilkins\, Incoming Co-chair of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Coming to the Table[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Sponsored by Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley with support from Valley Conservation Council.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/family-land-farming-and-race-in-virginia/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T113000
DTSTAMP:20210127T164048Z
CREATED:20201216T192809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T164048Z
UID:3534-1611743400-1611747000@shenandoahalliance.org
SUMMARY:Community Friendly Lighting in our Downtowns and Developments Webinar
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On a nighttime stroll or drive in your community\, have you noticed lighting choices that affect:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-walking” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded-outline” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#248dc1″ custom_background_color=”#248dc1″][vc_column_text]\nYour safety as a pedestrian? \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_icon type=”entypo” icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-flashlight” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded-outline” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#248dc1″ custom_background_color=”#248dc1″][vc_column_text]\nImproved visibility without sacrificing visual comfort? \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_icon type=”linecons” icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-bulb” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded-outline” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#248dc1″ custom_background_color=”#248dc1″][vc_column_text]\nEnergy efficiency? \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-road” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded-outline” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#248dc1″ custom_background_color=”#248dc1″][vc_column_text]\nGlare on roads and vehicles? \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-crow” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded-outline” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#248dc1″ custom_background_color=”#248dc1″][vc_column_text]\nNighttime wildlife habitat? \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_icon type=”linecons” icon_linecons=”vc_li vc_li-star” color=”custom” background_style=”rounded-outline” background_color=”custom” align=”center” custom_color=”#248dc1″ custom_background_color=”#248dc1″][vc_column_text]\nOur ability to see the stars? \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”The Webinar” title_align=”separator_align_left”][vc_column_text]This webinar will begin with the fundamentals and introduce new lighting technology and new approaches to using lighting as a tool within our communities. Bob Parks\, founder of Smart Outdoor Lighting Alliance\, will lead the discussion.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Since founding the Virginia Outdoor Lighting Taskforce in 1999\, Mr. Parks has worked with communities throughout Virginia\, training decision makers and helping to develop zoning ordinances on community friendly lighting standards. In addition\, he has worked to educate lawmakers and build support for legislation to improve the quality of outdoor lighting in Virginia.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Registration Closed” style=”outline-custom” outline_custom_color=”#248dc1″ outline_custom_hover_background=”#248dc1″ outline_custom_hover_text=”#ffffff” align=”center” button_block=”true”][vc_column_text]This webinar is open to local planning staff and is registered with Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) for 1 credit under the AICP’s Certification Maintenance (CM) program. Interested community members are also welcome to attend.[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Post Webinar Opportunities” title_align=”separator_align_left”][vc_column_text]Following the January webinar\, we will host a series of Covid-safe evening walking tours in late February/early March with Mr. Parks. The walking tours will be a great opportunity to experience the concepts covered in the webinar. \nAdditionally\, for interested staff or citizens\, there will be the option of scheduling a consult with Mr. Parks to discuss further local lighting ordinances or receive input on a specific lighting concern or project.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Sponsored by Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley with support from both the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text]Photo by Torbjorn Sandbakk on Unsplash[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/community-friendly-lighting/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T120000
DTSTAMP:20191204T182625Z
CREATED:20191104T175929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T182625Z
UID:2350-1575707400-1575720000@shenandoahalliance.org
SUMMARY:2020 General Assembly Preview Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us in a viewing of Virginia Conservation Network‘s 2020 General Assembly Preview! \nThe morning will be spent following the topics on the Richmond agenda (coming soon) with the last hour of our time together reserved for a regional conversation. \nCLICK HERE FOR TICKETS\nTickets are $15 but if you send us a topic you’d like us to consider for the regional discussion\, we’ll reply with a discount code for free entry!\n \nHere’s how the day will go: \n8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Sign-in / light breakfast and coffee\n9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome\n9:15 – 11:00 a.m. Presentations/Panels (agenda)\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Regional discussions (send us a topic suggestion  for free entry!)\n  \nHere’s what you get with your ticket: \n\ncoffee and snacks\na printed copy of the 2020 Environmental Briefing Book (advance registrants only)\nan idea of what to look for and consider as bills start to be introduced to the 2020 General Assembly
URL:https://shenandoahalliance.org/event/2020-general-assembly-preview-watch-party/
LOCATION:JMU’s Ice House\, 127 W. Bruce Street\, Harrisonburg\, VA\, 22801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Augusta Couty,Frederick County,Page County,Rockingham County,Shenandoah County,Warren County
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