Please save the date and join us for Virginia’s Buffer Summit on Wednesday, October 14th, hosted by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium in partnership with the Clinch River Soil & Water Conservation District, Crater Planning District Commission, Rappahannock River Roundtable, Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative, and the Virginia Department of Forestry at Hungry Mother State Park.
The theme this year will be Buffers Across Virginia: People, Place, and Purpose. There will be an exciting line-up of speakers, activities, and networking opportunities that will showcase unique approaches to buffer restoration and how to collaborate and create healthy streamside ecosystems for clean water across the Commonwealth. Full agenda coming soon!
Location: Farrell Hall, Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd, Marion, VA 24354
Schedule:
9:00 am -- Registration and Refreshments
9:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Morning Presentations
12:30 - 1:30 pm -- Lunch
1:30 to 4:00 pm -- Indoor and Outdoor Activities
4:00pm -- Adjourn
Learn more about the Consortium at: www.jamesriverconsortium.org.
Lodging: We encourage to stay the night and explore the region - more details about regional opportunities will be shared soon.
There are cabin and camping options at Hungry Mother. Cabins are filling up fast! Please coordinate with your colleagues and contact the park ASAP to secure on-site lodging! Make a reservation by calling 800-933-7275. There are also many great hotel and Airbnb options nearby in Marion.
Space is limited! The registration form is open up until the event. If registration is full below, please email to be added to the waitlist!
Please contact Christine Gyovai at info@dialogueanddesign.com with any questions.