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This Week In Crozet (4/23/25)

This Week In Crozet (4/23/25)

April 24th - 30th

Crozet United
April 23, 2025

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Earth Day

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, began in 1970 as Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson's environmental education initiative, inspired by anti-Vietnam War teach-ins.

In 1969, after witnessing the Santa Barbara oil spill, Nelson envisioned nationwide environmental teach-ins to demonstrate Americans' environmental concerns. He hired Denis Hayes as national coordinator, and advertising writer Julian Koenig named it "Earth Day."

The first Earth Day saw 20 million Americans participating across 2,000 college campuses, 10,000 schools, and hundreds of communities.

Eight months later, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created, followed by landmark legislation including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Toxic Substances Control Act.

Ways to Celebrate Earth Day This Weekend

JOIN A LOCAL EVENT
Lickinghole Creek Cleanup with Crozet Trails Crew
Saturday, April 26, 9:00 AM
Help the Crozet Trails Crew clear storm debris and restore the creek.
Details & Sign Up →

Earth Day Staunton at Gypsy Hill Park
Saturday, April 26, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Meet Animal Ambassadors and enjoy nature-themed activities.
Learn More →

Kids Fishing Day at Mint Springs Park
Saturday, April 26, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Introduce kids to fishing with this family-friendly morning.
Info →

Historic Garden Week Tour
Sunday, April 27, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Explore private gardens in bloom, hosted by local garden clubs.
Tickets: $60; shuttle from Field School/Crozet ES or Miller School.
Details →

LEARN & EXPLORE
Read: Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet
From road salt contaminating our streams and rivers, to wildlife losing their ability to migrate in search of food and mates, to invasive plant hitching rides in tire treads, the harms of roads extend far beyond roadkill. Read this book and advocate for wildlife-friendly road infrastructure in Albemarle County, especially the proposed Eastern Avenue Connector.
Get the Book →

Attend: Mapping Wildlife-Vehicle Conflict Webinar by Wild Virginia
Thursday, May 1, 6:30 PM
Learn how rehab data and mapping are used to identify roadkill hotspots.
Register →

Compete in “The Big Sit” – Virginia Birding Classic
Perfect for families, beginners, or anyone who loves birds and tailgates.
Form a Team →

Go Geocaching in Crozet
Discover hidden treasures using just your smartphone. Great for kids and couples!
Start Here →

There are plenty of geocache locations around Crozet

Crozet Chorus Concert to Celebrate 100 Years of Broadway Musicals Join the Crozet Chorus this Sunday for an exploration of a century of Broadway musicals. Take a walk down 42nd Street with us as we highlight the music of Tin Pan Alley to Contemporary Broadway and everything in between -- including favorites by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Schwartz and much more! Admission is FREE! Sunday 4/27 at 4:00 PM at the Crozet Baptist Church

Free Crozet Chorus Concert this Sunday: Singing 100 Years of Broadway - A medley of everyone's favorite Broadway songs.

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Forecast

I really like the way Earth rotates - It makes my day…

Things to do

Thursday, April 24th

Little Naturalist | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | Introduce your three- to five-year-old to nature! Trained guides explore topics such as food chains, hibernation, how trees grow and more with 3 to 5 year olds and their accompanying adults.

Music on The Roof w/Orion Redwolf | Bar Botanical | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Saturday, April 26th

Park To Park Half Marathon | Meetup | 7:00 - 12:00 PM | 95 | The point-to-point course takes its' runners from the town of Stuarts Draft, on a scenic trek; down country roads, past farmland and streams, and into the quaint city of Waynesboro, Virginia where the course ends in Ridgeview Park, along the South River.

Annual Plant Sale | White Hall Ruritan Club | 8:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE | House Plants, Vegetable, Herbs, Master Gardener Help Desk.

Ride With Pride Therapeutic Horsemanship 5K Colorful Run/Walk | Staunton | Meetup | 8:00 - 12:00 PM | Price Varies | We will have a scenic 5K course on private horse farms as well as a 1 mile family fun run/walk loop for families with children under the age of 10.

Volunteer Work Day | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE | Do you love being outside and making a difference? Then join us for our monthly public work day! Registration Required

Geology Hike | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | FREE

Foxfield Races | C'ville | 9:00 - 5:00 PM | Ticketed Event

Bow-WOW-walk | Boars Head Resort | 9:30 - 12:00 PM | 50 | The Bow-WOW-walk is a celebration of wellness and community for both people and pups! Whether you’re running, walking, leading a fundraising team or sponsoring, this beloved annual event brings the community together and directly supports the lifesaving programs at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.

Living with Nature Hike at Wintergreen | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | 10:00 - 2:00 PM | 8 | These hikes are rated moderate to strenuous. Meet at Trillium House. Payment due before the event.

Walk to the Wreckage | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | 10:00 - 3:00 PM | 10 | Back by popular demand! Join Rich Velletri for a hike to the wreckage of an old military aircraft that crashed in the early 1960s, and learn details of the fateful flight.

Watercolor Trilliums Workshop | The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen | 10:00 - 2:00 PM | $35 | Designed for ages 12+ with basic watercolor experience, this workshop explores lift-out and negative painting techniques, useful for both beginners and experienced artists.

Birding Field Trip: Albmemarle Ciderworks | Piedmont Bird Club | 10:00 - 2:00 PM | FREE | Join Will for a spring exploration at Albemarle Ciderworks. Starting at 10 am, walk the trails in search of birds and spring flowers, and then relax at the Ciderworks sharing notes and possibly sipping their artisan cider in the comfortable tasting room or picnic tables outside.

D&D Launch Party and Tournament | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 11:00 - 2:00 PM | $10

Film Screening: "Free for All: The Public Library" | Waynesboro Library |11:00 - 12:30 PM | FREE | Join us for a free and exclusive screening of Free for All: The Public Library, a PBS Independent Lens documentary that explores how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere.

Tiny Footprints Renaissance Festival | Stable Craft Brewing Company | 12:00 - 6:00 PM | FREE | Stable Craft is proud to host our annual Tiny Footprints Renaissance Festival with the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) on April 26th. Join us for a day filled with live combat demos, fire performances by Adamo Ignis Fire & Danger Show, dancing & arts through the 1500's, magic shows, and a good ole fashioned melee

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live | John Paul Jones Arena | 12:30 - 2:30 PM | Price Varies

Railroad Train Exhibit | Augusta County Railroad Museum | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Garden Basics: Foodscaping—The Edible Landscape | Cville | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE | In this Garden Basics session, learn how you can turn your landscape into a sustainable, perennial, ecologically healthy space that provides food. We will focus on how to grow edible crops without ripping out flowers and shrubs

Bluegrass Jam | Shenandoah Valley Art Center Inc | 3:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE | Come pick or just listen and hang out, and tell your friends!

Calf Mountain Jam - The Reunion Show! | Basic City Beer Co. | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE

Evening Bird Hike | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE | This hike is great for beginners! Space is limited and registration is required.

Roller Skating | Greenwood Community Center | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $2-$3 | The Greenwood Community Center offers public roller-skating on Saturday Nights 6pm-8pm. Admission is $3 to rent skates and $2 if you have your own skates. Roller blades are allowed. No metal wheels!

Live Music: Big City Band | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | FREE

Swing, Boogie & Ballroom Dance | Rockfish Valley Community Center | 7:00 - 10:30 PM | 13

Live Music: Whey Jennings | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Price Varies

Sunday, April 27th

Mini Epicurean Retreat at the Farmhouse | The Farmhouse at Veritas | 9:00 - 2:30 PM | $175 | Consider this the ultimate reset: fresh farm-to-table food, wine with our winemaker, yoga for the soul, and a walk through the vineyard with our vineyard manager. We offer the opportunity to learn something new and spend quality time with the people you love.

Mini Epicurean Retreat at Veritas

Concert: Singing 100 Years of Broadway | Crozet Baptist Church | 4:00 PM | FREE Join the Crozet Chorus as they perform a medley of everyone’s favorite Broadway songs!

Photo by Yannick Pulver

Wednesday, April 30th

Preschool Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Free | Stories and songs, followed by coloring and social time. Ages 3-5 and caregivers.

JobFest '25 | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 - 2:00 PM | FREE | If you are seeking career prospects in trades, construction, healthcare, and more join us to explore employment opportunities and paid apprenticeships. Connect with top employers from local industries and discover your next career move. There will be door prizes, second chance opportunities, and on-the spot interviews, with over 14 employers onsite! Business casual attire preferred.

Live Music: Lucy Isabel | Blue Mountain Brewery | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Paint n' Sip: Frosted Pines | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | $42

Trivia | King Family Vineyards | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Trivia | Birdwood Bar and Grill | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

We can’t fit all the events in this newsletter - want to ensure yours get listed? Premium partnerships are $49/month and qualified non-profits get them 100% free. Email [email protected] for more information.

On The Lighter Side

The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970. Which President created the Environmental Protection Agency, advocated for national air quality standards and stringent guidelines to lower motor vehicle emissions?