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Launching the 2025 Backyard Compost Challenge
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Mar 18


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, 2024

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, 2024


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...
Apr 19, 2024


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, 2024

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, 2024


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, 2024


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...
Mar 18, 2024


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...
Feb 22, 2024
COREworks Presentation & Panel Discussion: Learn how to calculate your carbon footprint & more.
Monday, September 18, 3-4:30pm Rockbridge Regional Library/Piovano Room (Lexington) As part of adult programming, The Rockbridge Regional...
Sep 13, 2023
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