Southern Virginia Land Conservancy

05/07/2026

Are you ready for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Averett University on Thursday, May 14? We can't wait! And we can't wait to give away some awesome gear to a lucky winner. But you have to purchase a ticket and be present to win to be entered to win. Be sure to get your tickets today!

https://www.svalc.org/film-festival.html

Thank you, Hydro Flask HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, Earthjustice Sierra Nevada Nia Impact Capital
for providing the best outdoor kit and supporting the Wild & Scenic Film Festival!

05/04/2026

Join us on May 14th for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival!

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour is coming to Danville, VA!

Southern Virginia Land Conservancy is bringing the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour to Danville, VA on May 14, 2026 at Averett University Blount Chapel. This year’s festival features seven wonderful short films about our amazing planet and the living things that inhabit it.

Learn more by going to https://buff.ly/3A8pjiD

05/04/2026

🌸What a beautiful afternoon at our first Giving Circle event of the year, Rhododendron Ramble!🌸 This event was for members of our Supporters Giving Circle, who give $365 (a dollar a day for conservation) to $999 annually, and above.

This event was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul James. Paul led us on a tour of his beautiful property, where rhododendrons and azaleas were in full bloom and every turn offered something new to admire. The afternoon was filled with beautiful blooms, peaceful scenery, and thoughtful conversations.

We are grateful for our donors who joined us for this event. This gathering was our way of saying thank you for your generosity and commitment in making our work possible. Thanks to everyone who came out and helped make it a great day.💚

SVALC donors should watch their mail for other Giving Circle events coming up this spring!

04/25/2026

Come out and and join us for Reptile Festival!Along with all the other exhibits, check out the reptiles, grab lunch and talk conservation

04/22/2026

We otter all care about the earth! (see what we did there?)

At Southern Virginia Land Conservancy, we think every day should be Earth Day. You can help save the land and water you love by supporting your local land conservancy.

https://www.svalc.org/donate.html

04/14/2026

This is not what Southern Virginia should be making headlines about in the news. The Dan River is a life line and a focal point for our region. Let’s all help to protect it.

Water supply for Danville and Southside VA, ranked among nation’s most endangered, report cites pipeline risks

04/03/2026

Join us for Growing Regional Agriculture, an event hosted by IALR and Piedmont Community College to connect farmers, producers and agricultural partners from Southern Virginia and Northern North Carolina.

The event will spotlight opportunities for farms of all sizes, introduce participants to emerging regional food hub efforts and encourage collaboration across county and state lines.

More info: https://ow.ly/UoUM50YAJfb
Register: https://ow.ly/eo6P50YAJfc

04/03/2026

Youth Conservation Camp applications are now OPEN! 🐄🌱

Spend a week on the Virginia Tech campus learning about Virginia’s natural resources through hands-on, outdoor activities with conservation professionals. Open to VA students in grades 9–12. Apply now!

03/30/2026

DRBA is excited to announce a Teacher Professional Development Training for this summer on June 5th at Fairy Stone State Park! Our Teacher PD focuses on Stream Science, Human Impacts, & Community Connection - if you know a teacher that could benefit from a science training that connects learners to our basin, please share!

Generously sponsored by through the Green Leaves Initiative, teachers will be provided educational resources that connects to VA Standards of Learning (SOLs) and also provides fun, hands-on learning experiences.

The training is limited to 20 teachers. Priority will be given to teachers in Martinsville & Henry County, but teachers in other areas will be considered and placed on a waiting list in case spots are not filled.

Anyone interested must pre-register by May 22nd using the following link: http://bit.ly/4t5YRI9

For questions, please reach out to Krista Hodges, Director of Environmental Education, at [email protected].

03/30/2026

Next few weeks are a great time to get outdoors enjoy the weather and possibly catch a glimpse of some of our migratory warblers!