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Apr 19
COREworks: Another Yes!
This week a lively citizen review panel gave its stamp of approval to a tree planting project facilitated by Boxerwood in 2023. The...
Apr 19
Walk the Labyrinth on May 4
Boxerwood will be hosting a free public event on Saturday, May 4 as part of World Labyrinth Day, an international project coming for the...
Apr 19
Come Plant Trees on April 27
On Saturday, April 27, Boxerwood is sponsoring one final tree planting of the season – and it’s for individuals and families alike. RSVP...
Apr 19
March Madness
“We’re not sure how it happened,” reflected sustainability educator Ginny Johnson, “but all of a sudden we had multiple tree planting...
Apr 19
Cool Trees, BV!
The momentum continues to build in Buena Vista for a bright green future. This week city leaders announced a new three-year grant to...
Mar 19
Slop On!
Use the arrows < > to click through the images. “A feeling of benevolence grew in me as I talked with families about composting and how...
Mar 18
The Garden is Calling
In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt. ― Margaret Atwood, Bluebeard's Egg Spring is a time of growth, not only...
Mar 18
Every Day is Earth Day
This year, we're hosting a series of family-friendly gatherings throughout April and into early May in celebration of Earth Day. Offered...
Mar 18
Making the Switch: New Service Helps Homeowners Go Electric
With increased national focus on adopting cleaner energy sources, a new initiative in Rockbridge is ready to help local homeowners and...
Mar 18
Ocean Protectors: We’re All Connected
written by Jess Sullivan, BEA's Early Education Coordinator In one quick month my colleague Caroline Coons and myself were able to go...
Feb 23
COREworks: A Local Way to Care for the Earth, Fight Climate Change, and Improve Our Community
written by Annette Green, volunteer COREworks ambassador 2023 We all want to be good stewards of the Earth and are aware of the growing...
Feb 22
Invasive Species Alert: Asian Jumping Worms
written by Ben Eland, BEA's Garden/Facilities Director It may be doubted whether there are many other animals which have played so...
Feb 22
Honoring Mollie J. Messimer
written by Hunter Mohring, BEA's Founding Director On Thursday, Jan. 25, Mollie Messimer died unexpectedly. She had been active and...
Feb 22
4th Annual Backyard Compost Challenge
This story first appeared in The News-Gazette on February 14, 2024. In partnership with all three local jurisdictions, Boxerwood is once...
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