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Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley

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We work to ensure that the land, water and community resources we all cherish will be protected for the long-haul.

10/20/2026

Join your neighbors and local leaders to explore the health and community benefits of bike- and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure in our region, discuss practical and successful implementation, and learn how to create progress across the Shenandoah Valley.

This is a FREE event for the public and change-makers who are passionate about connecting the Valley and our cities, becoming equipped with real tools and ready to catalyze action. Register using the link in comments.

Breakfast and lunch included!
Friday Oct 23 | Staunton, Hotel 24 South | 9A-2P
Keynote Speaker: Charles T Brown

Thursday, October 22 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Film Screening: The Street Project
Visulite Cinemas, 12 N Augusta St, Staunton, VA 24401

Friday, October 23 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bike-Walk Summit
Hotel 24, 24 S Market St, Staunton, VA 24401

10/13/2026

Check out these public engagement opportunities in Harrisonburg!

In addition to these Parks & Rec Master Plan public meetings, the city is offering open houses for the Zoning Ordinance Update. Community members are encouraged to attend and share their input!

Zoning Ordinance Open House Dates:

Wednesday, October 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Harrisonburg Public Works Building, 320 East Mosby Road

Monday, October 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 Pm at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center, 620 Simms Avenue

For more information visit the links below.

Parks & Rec Master Plan:
https://engage.publiccoordinate.com/en/project/Harrisonburg-parks-and-rec
Zoning Ordinance Update:
https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/zoning-ordinance-update

Come dream big about the future of Parks & Rec with us!

A series of public meetings will take place in October where community members will have the opportunity to be the driving voice behind the new Parks & Rec Master Plan – a document that acts as the blueprint for new and improved Parks & Rec amenities, programs, facilities and more. Community members are encouraged to share any input they have about ways to improve parks and programs in Harrisonburg, new amenities or features they would like to see added, or any other feedback related to how their family likes to play.

Public meetings are currently scheduled for:

Monday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center, 620 Simms Ave.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Westover Park Community Activities Center, 305 S. Dogwood Drive
Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Harrisonburg Public Works Administrative Building, 320 E. Mosby Road

For more information and to give input online, visit: https://engage.publiccoordinate.com/en/project/Harrisonburg-parks-and-rec

10/12/2026

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Advancing best management practices on working lands across the Valley is at the very heart of the Alliance’s mission. Former board member, Lee Good, leads by example, implementing practices that benefit both his livestock and the neighboring Linville Creek and the wildlife that depend on it. Commitment like his drives our vision of a Shenandoah Valley sustained by thriving farms and healthy forests. Thank you, Lee, for your dedication and for sharing your expertise with the community!

Learn more about the intersection of conservation and agriculture on our website: https://shenandoahalliance.org/issue/conservation-and-agriculture/

09/16/2026

Any bird-loving Swift-ies out there? 🪶 Tonight is A Swift Night Out in Luray at West Main Market & B**r Garden!

A Swift Night Out is tomorrow!

Join Virginia Working Landscapes' Justin Proctor for an evening exploring the fascinating world of chimney swifts.

We’ll start with a presentation about these remarkable birds, including their unique nesting behavior, long-distance migration and impressively fast flight. Then, we’ll head outside to watch the swifts gather for their nightly roost.

📍 West Main Market, 123 W. Main Street, Luray, VA 22835
🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 16
⏰ 6:30 p.m.

This event is free and no registration is required. Come learn how to identify and help protect these at-risk birds, then see them for yourself as they prepare for the night!

09/10/2026

HAPPENING NOW! Bevvies with a Board Member-- Augusta County Coordinator Joe Moore and Board Member Dwayne Jones are hanging out at Common Wealth Crush until 7pm. Come talk conservation and clean water! 🍷💧🌱

09/08/2026

The Valley's dark night skies are incredible for stargazing and essential for our local wildlife! Join us and partners THIS Thursday, Sept 10 @ 5 PM at Samuels Public Library in Front Royal for a free presentation on light pollution & dark sky conservation with Laura Greenleaf🌌✨

Do you want to get involved with preserving our night skies? Join us for a presentation by Laura Greenleaf on DarkSky International's Virginia chapter and their efforts to preserve our night sky and lower light pollution across the state! 🌕🌟

This presentation will explore the causes and consequences of light pollution with a focus on wildlife and ecology, explain the basics of responsible outdoor lighting, deliver good news about nightscape conservation, and equip the audience to bring back the night beginning at home. Because every day needs a night.

Laura Greenleaf has led the Virginia chapter of DarkSky International (formerly the International Dark-Sky Association) since 2013. She has delivered approximately fifty presentations, supported advocates in their own communities, aided Dark Sky Park efforts, and assisted policy initiatives. She coordinates the Virginia Responsible Streetlighting Coalition to advocate for better products and practices in Dominion Energy’s lighting division.

🗓️WHEN: September 10th, 5:00-7:45 p.m.
🗺️WHERE: Samuels Library, Meeting Room A

09/06/2026

Our staff recently gathered in Waynesboro, Virginia, for our annual staff retreat—a day focused on learning, connection, and team building. We explored proposed conservation areas and took part in group activities at Sunset Park, gaining valuable insights throughout the day from Dwayne Jones (Parks and Recreation Director) and Stephanie Seltzer (Parks Project Manager). We deeply appreciate their ongoing hard work and dedication to shaping and preserving Wayneboro’s public spaces.

Address

9485 S Congress Street
New Market, VA
22844

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15409083914

Website

http://shenandoahalliance.org/

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