Home April Ivy Talk to discuss prescribed burns, impact on ecosystem
Local

April Ivy Talk to discuss prescribed burns, impact on ecosystem

Crystal Graham

ivy creek foundation logo The April Ivy Talk hosted by the Ivy Creek Foundation will take place virtually on April 19 at 6:30 p.m.

The Ivy Creek Foundation, the non-profit which cares for Ivy Creek Natural Area and historic River View Farm, is hosting its April Ivy Talk which will focus on prescribed burns and how they are used and why. David Powell with the Virginia Department of Forestry will discuss how prescribed burns are used to help the ecosystem and habitats.

“­­­We are excited to have David Powell leading this talk. We recently worked with him to do a prescribed burn at Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm and we want to let folks know why we used a prescribed burn and how it benefits the local ecosystem,” said Sue Erhardt, executive director.

Every month, The Ivy Creek Foundation hosts Ivy Talks related to history, conservation, preservation and natural history.

The Ivy Creek Foundation mission is to inspire and engage our community in the stewardship of our natural resources and our rich African American cultural history by connecting people to the past and present by honoring the land, history and community.

To register for this event, visit  https://ivycreekfoundation.org/ivy-talks

For questions, email Susie Farmer at [email protected]

 
 

 




Featured Video

 

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]. Support AFP by signing up for our newsletter and/or powering our work with a one-time or monthly contribution.

Latest News

trick or treating
Virginia

VADOC kept close tabs on sex offenders on Halloween, to keep kids safe

James Franklin Virginia Tech
Football

Was James Franklin really trying to complain about not having an airport nearby?

A lot is being made of Virginia Tech Football coach James Franklin making mention at his Monday press conference of there not being an international airport within 45 minutes of Tech’s Blacksburg campus, which reminds people of similar observations that he brought up, in the form of complaints, during his time at Penn State. The...

waynesboro map
Local

Waynesboro: School Board at critical juncture in search for new superintendent

The search for a new Waynesboro Public Schools superintendent is reportedly down to three finalists, with the goal of the Waynesboro School Board to have an announcement about the hire of a new superintendent by the end of the month.

westwood hills elementary school
Local

Westwood Hills community honored for heroism during Sept. 2 school shooting

soccer
Go 'Hoos, Sports

Men’s Soccer: Virginia gets past Notre Dame on PKs, advances to ACC Quarterfinals

acc football
Football

ACC Football: Two big games in primetime on Friday, Saturday, this week

uva basketball team
Basketball, Go 'Hoos

UVA Basketball: ‘Hoos have work to do to clean things up after win in opener