James River Soil and Water Conservation District

09/08/2026

Congratulations Ms. Colleen Irby, a teacher at Chesterfield Career & Technical Center (Hull Campus) for being our nominee for the VASWCD Conservation Education Teacher of the Year!

Ms. Colleen Irby consistently raises the bar for conservation education in her classroom. Through integrating natural resource education, lab skills, and student leadership development, Ms. Irby plays an active role in uplifting young environmental stewards in our District!

Curious about our education programs? Click this link: https://jamesriverswcd.org/?page_id=64

Chesterfield County Public Schools

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

Are you or do you know a high school student interested in environmental stewardship? Youth Conservation Leadership Institute (YCLI) Applications are NOW OPEN! Visit vaswcd.org/ycli for more information and application information.

08/14/2026

Thank you to the over 70 community members who came to celebrate local producers, learn about conservation practices, and enjoy a delicious barbeque meal at our annual Farmers Cookout. Seeing so many familiar and new faces eager to connect was deeply encouraging for the future of cost-share programs in our District. We are also grateful for our partners from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and VSU College of Agriculture for sharing their expertise with our community.

If you are a Prince George or Chesterfield citizen interested in the Virginia Agricultural Cost-Share Program, visit our website:
https://jamesriverswcd.org/?page_id=63

08/06/2026

Happy August! Join us at our August Public Board Meeting at the Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Office Conference Room (9502 Lori Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832) tonight, Thursday, August 6th at 6pm. This is a great opportunity for community members to learn more about our conservation work in Chesterfield and Prince George County. Hope you can “flutter” by!

Still missing July? Check out our July Newsletter for more about our upcoming events and updates: https://conta.cc/4w0Rhj8

07/29/2026

Join virtually for a Virginia Dominion Energy Envirothon Coach Training on August 5 at 4PM. Hear from VASWCD intern on new guides, resources, and more. Attendees are eligible to earn 1 CE Recertification Hour!

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Up3gTBksTau-0Z1rVj5yiw

07/28/2026

Youth Conservation Camp was Filled with Hands-On Adventure!

High schoolers across Virginia gathered at Virginia Tech for an incredible week at Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) Youth Conservation Camp 2026. We were honored to host multiple students from Prince George and Chesterfield County, uplifting young environmental stewards in our District. Highlights included:

-Tree Identification and Fire-Safety with the Virginia Department of Forestry

-Electrofishing and Fish Identification with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

-Hands-on labs with Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment

-Hiking to the beautiful Cascades Waterfall

-Meeting local animal ambassadors from Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke

-Interactive tour of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

We’re so proud of the hard-working students who brought so much curiosity and energy to each day of camp. We hope to see you in the field in the near future!

Click here to learn more about James River SWCD youth programs: https://jamesriverswcd.org/?page_id=64

07/09/2026

You're Invited!

Join us to celebrate local producers, learn about our agricultural cost-share program, and hear updates from our partners while enjoying a meal. This event will be held at Scott Memorial Park Pavilion in Prince George County, Va.(6680 Courthouse Rd, Prince George, VA 23875).

This is a family friendly event, with catering provided by the locally-renowned Deep Run Roadhouse

RSVP Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991375459606?aff=oddtdtcreator