Sustainability Matters

We’re a grassroots environmental nonprofit, based in Virginia’s Northern Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont regions, and expanding to Northern Virginia. We’re also the architect of transformative, scalable projects like Making Trash Bloom, and creator of webinars with global reach. Whether you’re a sixth-generation farmer in the Valley, a newcomer to our region, or a webinar guest from the other side of the world, we welcome you to our programs and to our family.

We’re a grassroots environmental nonprofit, based in Virginia’s Northern Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont regions, and expanding to Northern Virginia. We’re also the architect of transformative, scalable projects like Making Trash Bloom, and creator of webinars with global reach. Whether you’re a sixth-generation farmer in the Valley, a newcomer to our region, or a webinar guest from the other side of the world, we welcome you to our programs and to our family.

Events

Sustainability Matters: Making Trash Bloom at Rappahannock County Landfill

Sat, Jun 17, 10:00 AM

Rappahannock County Landfill • Amissville, VA

Free

Sustainability Matters: Making Trash Bloom at Rappahannock County Landfill

Sat, Jun 17, 10:00 AM

Rappahannock County Landfill • Amissville, VA

Free

What's Up With Recycling?

Tue, May 16, 2023 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Winter Tree ID Walk & Holiday Potluck

Sun, Dec 11, 1:00 PM

Blandy Experimental Farm • Boyce, VA

$15 - $20

Grower to Grower: a Networking Event

Mon, Dec 5, 5:00 PM

Sage Bird Ciderworks • Harrisonburg, VA

Free

Greener than Grass: Edible Landscaping in Small Spaces

Wed, Nov 9, 2022 7:00 PM EST (-05:00)

Free

Greener than Grass: Native Gardens for Small Spaces

Wed, Nov 2, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Living with Spotted Lanternfly

Mon, Oct 3, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

In the Weeds: Realistic Weed Management

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Preserving for the Perplexed: Chutney & Salsa

Mon, Jun 20, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Preserving for the Perplexed: Yogurt

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Preserving for the Perplexed: Pickles

Mon, Jun 6, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Composting for the Clueless

Tue, May 17, 7:00 PM

State Arboretum of Virginia • Boyce, VA

$10 - $15

Native Gardens for Your Woodland Neighbors

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

What's Up With Recycling?

Tue, May 16, 2023 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Winter Tree ID Walk & Holiday Potluck

Sun, Dec 11, 1:00 PM

Blandy Experimental Farm • Boyce, VA

$15 - $20

Grower to Grower: a Networking Event

Mon, Dec 5, 5:00 PM

Sage Bird Ciderworks • Harrisonburg, VA

Free

Greener than Grass: Edible Landscaping in Small Spaces

Wed, Nov 9, 2022 7:00 PM EST (-05:00)

Free

Greener than Grass: Native Gardens for Small Spaces

Wed, Nov 2, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Living with Spotted Lanternfly

Mon, Oct 3, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

In the Weeds: Realistic Weed Management

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Preserving for the Perplexed: Chutney & Salsa

Mon, Jun 20, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Preserving for the Perplexed: Yogurt

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Preserving for the Perplexed: Pickles

Mon, Jun 6, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

Composting for the Clueless

Tue, May 17, 7:00 PM

State Arboretum of Virginia • Boyce, VA

$10 - $15

Native Gardens for Your Woodland Neighbors

Tue, Apr 12, 2022 7:00 PM EDT (-04:00)

Free

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Preserving for the Perplexed
Join us for our free new zero-waste series. With DIY preserving, you avoid single-use containers, save money, control your own ingredients...and have a ton of fun! We'll have you laughing all the way to perfect preserves.