PATC - Charlottesville Chapter

06/06/2026

There’s still time to see us the Virginia Black Bear festival!

06/05/2026

We’ll see you there!

A Message from the Bears...

We've been sniffing around Main Street, checking the vendors, testing the music, and making sure the honey supply is adequate.

Our official report?

✅ Festival grounds ready.
✅ Outdoor adventures ready.
✅ Wildlife experts ready.
✅ Family fun ready.
Only ONE thing left...

YOU!!!!!

Join us tomorrow for the Virginia Black Bear Festival in downtown Stanardsville as we celebrate wildlife, conservation, Shenandoah National Park, and the great outdoors.

Just 1 more day until the bears take over Main Street!

Saturday, June 6
10 AM – 4 PM
Stanardsville, Virginia

05/26/2026

Charlottesville PATC members did trail maintenance on the Appalachian Trail from Rip Rap Trail parking lot in Shenandoah National Park on May 20, 2026. The group divided into two teams doing vegetation cut-back and water bar clearing/refurbishing. Thanks volunteers!

04/22/2026

On Sunday, the Charlottesville chapter celebrated 40 years of service, hiking and friendship. John Shannon, founding member of the CVille PATC was celebrated for his leadership. We can’t wait to see you on the trails!

04/19/2026

Charlottesville PATC hosted the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Blue Ridge in Shenandoah National Park that included games, activities with Ranger Katie, a picnic lunch, and hike on the Frazier Discovery Trail. Many thanks to the Shenandoah National Park Trust for paying entry fees in the park for the participants. The annual fall PATC/BBBS hike will take place at Sherando Lake.

01/12/2026

Great class today led by Jeff Monroe from Charlottesville PATC teaching the use of the Avenza navigation app. Sixteen folks showed up from both Charlottesville and Southern Shenandoah Valley Chapters - first at at the Crozet Library to learn about the Avenza app (and Gaia app also), next folks went to a Mint Springs Valley Park to use their new tool, and lastly some participants went to Crozet Pizza to enjoy lunch together. Very informative event!