Events - Tuesday, April 21
Celebrate Earth Week with DRBA
April 20, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This Earth Day, DRBA invites you to spend an entire week turning inspiration into action along the waterways, trails and communities of the Dan River region. On April 20, we’re kicking off the Dan River Conservation Series, a weeklong celebration of Earth Day, generously sponsored by the Eco Ambassador Council (EAC) and filled with events designed to help you get outside, get your hands dirty and gain a deeper understanding of the Dan River watershed and the vital role it plays in our shared ecosystem.
Join us in celebrating Earth Day all week long by learning more, doing more and protecting the places we love. Together, we can turn awareness into action… And action into lasting impact for generations to come.
Generously sponsored by the Eco Ambassador Council
Urban Forest Interpretive Trail Ribbon Cutting
April 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
In honor of Earth Week, join DRBA at the Great Road River Access for the Urban Forest Interpretive Trail Ribbon Cutting. Must pre-register to attend!
Understanding Conservation Easements in NC
April 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
We will talk about the basics of land conservation and get into the details of the different types of tools a land trust can use to conserve land with a focus on conservation easements – what they are, how they work, benefits (environmental and financial) and how landowners can decide if a conservation easement might be right for them. About PLC: Piedmont Land Conservancy is a regional land trust working in nine Piedmont North Carolina counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin, Forsyth, Guilford and Randolph. PLC protects our region’s natural lands, family farms, and waters for the benefit of all living things through land protection, stewardship of conserved spaces, and connecting people with nature. Established in 1990, PLC has protected more than 33,000 acres of land by working with willing landowners and partners. About Palmer McIntyre: Growing up spending summers on the family farm in Ashe County, North Carolina fostered Palmer’s love for nature. She first joined the Piedmont Land Conservancy in 1996 as the Program Manager, and has held various positions since then, including Executive Director, Board Member, and now, as a part-time Conservation Planner. Palmer also leads the NC Great Trails State Coalition, a group advocating for state funding to advance trails across North Carolina. Palmer has a Masters of Regional Planning from UNC Chapel Hill. Palmer and her husband have three college age children, and she enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time on their Ashe County farm, which is forever protected by a conservation easement.
Register in advance HERE.
Understanding Conservation Easements in Virginia
April 21, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for an informative virtual workshop exploring the basics of land conservation, with a special focus on conservation easements. Our expert speakers will break down how these tools work, highlight their environmental and financial benefits, and help landowners decide if this approach is right for them.
Registration Required HERE via Zoom.
