It’s been a while since I’ve been east coast birding, and spring break proved I need to get my head back in the game. Thankfully Charlie is a local expert in avian ecology and will be a guest speaker on the trip, so make sure to hang onto his every word to be enlightened about birds. Bring some binoculars if …
⚠️GARDEN HOE⚠️ Do you have passionate feelings about this holiday (good or bad)? Many people do. Time to channel that energy into manual labor woooohoooooo! Perhaps we can all discuss our contentious opinions while digging in some dirt. Has corporate greed and excessive consumerism gone so far that it has a vicious, nasty grip on the neck of love? Are …
COME 2 SPLUNGE!!!! Oh, what is a splunge? I know you are curious. I can feel the curiosity from afar. Don’t worry I will tell you. A splunge is a sunday plunge. A sunday snowy plunge. A super cold plunge. A splunge. Now you are informed. Thank me later. If you are feeling too warm in this weather, come get …
Trash. I don’t like it. I want it gone. But fr… Rivanna Conservation Alliance is hosting a trash cleanup in Forest Hills Park this MLK Day. COME WITH US YIPPEEEEEE!!! The plan: 12:45 pm -> Meet at Echols 1-3 pm -> PICK UP TRASH WOOHOOOO 3:10 pm -> Return yup indeed What to bring: – closed toed shoes – clothes …
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After a break full of idleness and general lazing about, I’ve been feeling the urge to go do something adventurous. Come with me and Loreley to the Blue Ridge Tunnel, a historic tunnel carved into mountains that was once part of the blue ridge railroad. This hike is open to all skill levels- the trail is about 3 miles, pretty …
Hello friends! HOWDY! I just love trees! And I know you do too. Otherwise, I am not sure why you would be on the list of people who receive these emails. Might want to do some reflecting on that. But anywhooooo the Rivanna Conservation Alliance is hosting a tree planting event at a local property that is participating in the …
Hello my friends!! Every month, the Rivanna Trails Foundation hosts a trail maintenance work party to maintain a section of the trail. I love the Rivanna trail…you love the Rivanna Trail…so let’s help keep it in good shape for the Charlottesville community. I will also be supplying bagels. Pull up. Here’s the plan: – 8:30: Meet at Echols – 8:45: …
JUST KIDDING IT’S ANOTHER POLAR PLUNGE BRRRRRRRRR ❄️❄️❄️ I know all of you were so sad you didn’t make it to last week’s polar plunge, but don’t worry, we’ve got you. We are back with another installment of some early morning suffering– this time on a Monday!!! Mondays are so magical because the start of a new week means anything …
“The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain. Thus, we must freeze our asses off in the Rivanna River. Yup” — Karl Marx This Tuesday morning it is going to be a whopping 25 degrees out. Doesn’t that just make you want to go for a swim??? Personally, I think that sounds pretty questionable but Jackson (a lover of …
Has this chilly fall weather had you in the mood for a beautiful early morning hike? Well, I sure have been needing to get outside! Come out for a sunrise hike to humpback this Friday! A great way to start your weekend and a good pre football game activity. It’s gonna be a earlier one, because sunrise is around 6:46 …
No experience necessary! Every year, the Fairfield Foundation of Gloucester, Virginia hosts archaeology open to the public during the Urbanna Oyster Festival. This year, the digging will be in the backyard of the Gressitt House (c. 1740) searching for foundations of outbuildings, or structures that could predate the house! Urbanna was founded in 1680 on the southern side of the …
Hello my beautiful tree huggers! Remember that one book about the little orange guy called the Lorax who spoke for the trees and how you read it as a kid and were so inspired and forever changed because it was just that good and so true??? Well, allow me to speak for the trees right now: “HELP I AM BEING …
HOWDY HOWDY! Trash on the ground. Pick it up. Enough said. Yeah fire awesome cool ok. Next Saturday (11/15), the Rivanna Conservation Alliance is hosting a cleanup along the Rivanna Trail and River Road. YAYYYYYY SO FUN COME WITH ME PLEASE!!! Here are the details on their website: “We will meet at the RCA office at 1150 River Road and …
A camping trip to Grayson Highlands to see the ponies, we are very excited. Currently the camping site has eight spots but we will see if we can increase the number! SCHEDULE: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7TH Please get to Echols at 1:45pm. We will leave by 2:00pm! Please don’t be late so we can begin our journey to see our beloved …
Hey y’all, This is a last-minute post, but join Birch and me on an early morning Humpback adventure before class (if you’re one of the unfortunate souls who has Friday class). We plan to bring apple cider to enjoy once we reach the rocks. This will be super epic, so definitely join us. No need to bring anything, unless your …
In High School, one of my teachers used to lead bird banding trips quite often, and he invited me to bring a small group of people to go bird banding with him at his property in the Middle Peninsula of VA… So let’s go bird banding!! This trip requires an early wake up, as we will be leaving at 5:30AM …
Do you not have class in the morning? Or maybe you just like getting up before the sun for whatever reason. Either way, come start the Halloween month (or October) off right with a sunrise hike over at Humpback Rock! It’s an easyish 2 mile hike (very accessible to new hikers), but there’s plenty of spots to take breaks. The …
My dearest NRGE shredlings, **PLEASE REFER TO THE NRGE CLUB EMAIL (sent 9/15) AND READ THIS ENTIRE DESCRIPTION. THEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS** This is NOT an actual NRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for NRGE. This is how the officers will keep track of drivers and attendees. So make our lives easier and follow instructions, please. DO NOT SIGN UP …
Come hike Turk Mountain! It’s a 2.5 mile out and back in the southern part of Shenandoah. There’s a rock scramble at the end and an awesome overlook! There’s some up and down, but it’s a short trail so we can take all the time we need. The plan: 12:00 – Meet at Echols and head out to the trail …
not going to Gauley Fest? Neither is yours truly – but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun of our own. I haven’t done a Shenandoah hike yet this semester and with a park pass that’s gonna expire soon that needs to change. I really like the view from Hightop and the hike there is pretty straightforward, at 3.5 …
Well hello there… Do you like getting down and dirty? Yeah I thought so. Sooooo join me and Sofia (arguably the coolest and most awesome Morven employee to ever be employed) on 9/26 for a volunteer day at Morven Kitchen Garden! MKG is UVA’s largest student farm and they focus on sustainable agriculture, using regenerative farming practices. Super cool. We …
Woooaahhh do you want to try the best sport in the world? Yes? I knew it. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Given just how many people were interested in the September 6 intro trip, Max and I (Sarah) are leading ANOTHER beginner whitewater kayaking trip to the James on September 14th! WHAT This trip is an introduction to …
HOWDY SHREDDERSs!! If you haven’t heard already, the Loop de’Ville is upon us. Loop de’Ville is a town-wide celebration of our lovely Rivanna Trail, who lovingly circles the city. This is a FREE, supported trail event where people can walk/run/bike to their heart’s content (we will be walking). There is also a free concert with drinks and food after the …
Hello friends!! Every month the Rivanna Trails Foundation hosts a trail maintenance work party to maintain a section of the trail. I love the Rivanna trail…you love the Rivanna Trail…so let’s help keep it in good shape for the Charlottesville community. I will also be supplying bagels. Pull up. Here’s the plan: – 8:30: Meet at Echols – 8:45: Arrive …
Heyyyyyyyyy. This is, in fact, the greatest boulder. Possibly of all time. A quintessential climbing spot, the Quantum Dot has brought the cville climbing community together since its ancient formation, and I’ve heard they’re raising the reservoir so its future is uncertain. Come see it, climb it, embrace it while you can. (See mountain project https://www.mountainproject.com/area/123530723/quantum-dot-boulder). This is a great …
Hello friends! I can’t think of a better way to start my day than going for a little saunter through the Ohill trails before class. Soooo let’s get up early and start the day with some fresh air, good company, and a beautiful late-summer sky! We will meet at Echols at 8:30 and trot around the Ohill trails for a …
Howdy shredders!!!!! Welcome back! We are so back. I have decided that for my first trip of the semester, I will lead the exact same trip I kicked off last fall with. Is it a lack of creativity or a love of tradition? The world may never know. Anyway… this trip is a beginner-friendly and very awesome hike in one …
come join me on the rivanna trail for a run! we will go whatever pace and am open to distance suggestions. i had in mind at least three or four miles but we can adjust. bring water if you so choose and appropriate running clothes! here’s the plan 4pm meet at echols 4:10ish get goinggggggg ~~ couple miles later~~ return …
I’ve been stressing about my thesis presentation tomorrow and I decided that there’s no better way to de-stress than a morven trip! Morven Kitchen Garden is UVA’s project in sustainable agriculture, and there’s really no way to spend a warm Friday afternoon. It also happens to be one of my favorite places in Charlottesville. This trip is beginner-friendly, and the …
HELLO! I am posting from triangle rock club in richmond on my phone. The weather will perhaps be good tomorrow and perhaps we can go to sugar hollow and swim around. Via and I led a trip here and it was so chilly so hopefully this is different. Timing: 3pm meet at corner of echols dorm Drive 30 min 3:30 …
Helloooooooooo odc gremlins! I’ve been getting that community service itch, so come join me and Pietro in giving back this Saturday afternoon. The double rush of getting outside AND doing a good thing???? Wow. Nothing better. (Also free Bodo’s 👀) We’ll be picking up trash at Pollocks Branch Trail, a local Charlottesville stream and trail, with the Rivanna Conservation Alliance’s …
Hello ODC penguins! You know the drill. This Friday. Ragged. NO paddleboarding experience necessary. It’s gonna be GNARLY dude 🏄♀️. Schedule: 1:00PM – meet at Corner of Echols dorm and drive to Shrack 1:10PM – load up the paddleboards and drive to Ragged 1:30PM – arrive at Ragged and INFLATE💨!! ~🫧paddle around🫧~ 3:30PM – start heading back… 3:45PM – drop …
Hey y’all The triple crown is a beautiful scenic hike that hits three big viewpoints along its 38 miles (Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee Knob, Tinker Cliffs) typically done as a 3-day backpacking trip. You know what would be even more fun? Sending it all in one day of course! This is an ADVANCED trip and 38 miles is a hell of …
HELLO FRIENDS! This is our SPRGE redemption. You thought you wouldn’t have the chance to thrift and hike with us on Saturday. THINK AGAIN. I heard Charlottesville is the new Fayetteville anyway. Join us for a hike around Ragged followed by a trip to the thrift! THE PLAN: 11am meet at echols! 11-2 mosey (wander) around ragged oOoOOOooh 2-3:30(ish) we …
Come on a mini backpacking trip in Shenandoah this weekend! It’s a 3 mile out and back in the southern corner of the park (so not too far from Grounds!) There’s some awesome views and it’s not a challenging route so it’s pretty beginner backpacking trip! (It looks like it may be cold and rainy this weekend, and if so …
Hellooooo people Come be feral with me at the Rivanna river. This is for my capstone so I will ask you to take a quick paper survey before and after your experience. It’s a little mysterious, perhaps a little funky and fresh, but I want you there this Thursday morning… for feral activities. We will be in and around the …
Hi everyone Come be feral with me at Ragged Mountain. This is for my ETP capstone so I will ask you to take a quick paper survey before and after your experience. It’s a little mysterious, perhaps a little wackadoodle, but join me this Wednesday morning… for feral activities. We will be around Ragged Mountain, not right at the reservoir. …
Drivers get priority off the waitlist!!! With several midterms behind me and many more ahead, I am in desperate need of a mental reset. With the weather FINALLY warming up, Pietro and I thought ✨why not have a little SUP party?✨ We’ll probably set up hammocks at some point and maybe check out a little of the surrounding natural area. …
Hello friends! Are you feeling the weight of midterms on your shoulders? Screen time got you down? Wondering why every conceivable grocery store item must come wrapped in plastic? That one has been a big grievance for me recently. Well then…what might it look like to live a simple, sustainable life? Come join me on Saturday and meet some folks …
I love trees. I KNOW you love trees. Wouldn’t you like to see more of them? YES! Yes you would! The Rivanna Conservation Alliance is a nonprofit watershed organization that helps keep the Rivanna River healthy. As part of their Rivanna River Forest Health and Resilience Project, they plan to plant a total of 600 trees across 3 city and …
What’s up ODC!!! There is truly nothing better than a Humpback sunrise. Next Tuesday, let’s kick off April and celebrate April Fools!!! We promise it will be a great time😎 timeline: 5:30AM meet at echols and depart! 6AM arrive at parking lot and start hiking!! summit and sunrise @6:58AM !!! 8ish back at cars 8:20-8:30AM drop-off at Echols please bring: …
This is NOT an actual SPRGE adventure. This is the CARPOOL for SPRGE. This is how the SPRGE leaders will keep track of drivers and attendees. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS TRIP UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN ADDED TO A SATURDAY SPRGE TRIP AND PAID THE TRIP FEE. MORE INFO BELOW. SPRGE TRIP LOGISTICS– READ CAREFULLY: HOW DO I GO …
The time is nye The sky is clear Raise your eyes And open your ears You are called To a venture true To witness the world From quite the view Come with me This Wednesday Eve To climb ole humpback To feel the night breeze Text me at 484-402 3156 If you have a question And I will answer you. …
We happen to not have class on Wednesday so what better thing to do than go on a Wednesday hike!? Join us to appreciate nature with the approach of spring. Lower White Oak Falls via Whiteoak Canyon Trail is a 3-mile beginner level hike. This trail is known to have muddy trails so make sure you have good shoes/boots. Drivers …
Time to run it back!!! And by run it back I mean run with enthusiasm and fervor at the incessant tug of a leash. Sometimes forward. Sometimes back. All around. Really wherever Summit wants to take you. He’s a perfect angel dog, except for when he’s on a leash, in which he then becomes a perfect angel slightly challenging to …
Wassup ODCers! We’re back at UVA, which means it’s time again to get away from UVA!!!! “You use a glass mirror to see your face. You use works of art to see your soul.” – George Bernard Shaw (Never heard of this guy but cool quote) So join me at Blackrock Summit where we’ll let the mountains, dusk, sunset, and …
Feeling bogged down by modern capitalist society? Is the pressure to conform, get an internship, compete with others, emit CO2, etc. making you feel oh so very sad? Do you wonder if there’s a better way of living for both you AND the planet?? Come join Emi and Cam as we leave Charlottesville and travel 37 miles east to the …
Well, we’re back from Spring Break but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun before some more exams. Join me for an afternoon hike to Rose River Falls. I have been here before and it’s a beautiful hike with plenty of creek to see. I do have a SNP pass but no car, so drivers will be prioritized. There …
I only have one class Thursday, so why not lead a hike? Join me on a trip to Turk Mountain Trailhead to get a head start on your Spring Break. This is a beginner hike so you don’t have to have any experience, just feel comfortable hiking around 2 miles. I don’t have a car so drivers will be prioritized. …
Join us for a quick little midweek break!!! We’re gonna hike up Turk Mountain, watch the sunset, and forget about all our stresses. Beginner friendly, but harder than the sidewalk. Unfortunately we do not have a car so drivers are needed! If you have a car you will get priority and will also be eligible for gas reimbursement if you …