Protect the Earth... it's where you keep your stuff!

Tables, Booths and Displays

Tabling assignments and a map of the field lay-out are up! The map is at http://www.earthweek.org/EW-Field.jpg and is a large graphic file. The Final Tablers list with area assignment info is at http://www.earthweek.org/tablers.pdf.

Following are all the entities who will be at the Earth Day Eco-Fair, listed alphabetically. Unless otherwise stated, the area code for the phone numbers is local (434).

106.1 The Corner, www.1061thecorner.com, 220.2300
106.1 The Corner is an interactive media broadcast experience, featuring local music and listener programming. The Corner is involved in developing community at every level--from online forums and videos to sponsored concerts and charity events. "Go Green!" keeps residents up to date on the latest environmental news and happenings, while the "Get Moving Charlottesville" program and blog motivates listeners to adopt an active lifestyle. Tune in for a different kind of radio. 106.1 is the change.

Abrahamse & Co., www.abrahamse.com, 295.9379
Abrahamse & Company Builders, Inc. is the first certified American Lung Association Health House Builder in the state of Virginia. We are also EarthCraft and Energy Star builders as well as LEED AP. We invite you to visit our table to learn more about building processes that result in superior indoor air quality, energy efficiency, sustainability, and durability. We enjoy partnering with our clients to take the design and construction process "beyond green". We also invite you to visit a certified American Lung Association Health House at 1012 Druid Avenue this Earth Week (April 19-20 or 26-27) between 12:00 and 5:00 PM.

Advocates for a Sustainable Albemarle Population (ASAP), www.stopgrowthasap.org, 872.0044
ASAP's mission is to increase knowledge and awareness about the effects of population growth on our natural environment and quality of life, and to encourage policies and mechanisms that will enable our region to reach and maintain a sustainable population size.

Albemarle County, www.albemarle.org/environment, 296.5816
Albemarle County's Environmental Management Policy commits the County to pollution prevention and continual environmental improvement through the development of an Environmental Management System (EMS). The County has adopted Cool Counties and pledged to reduce greenhouse gases by 80% by 2050, and is currently working on a baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventory.

Albemarle County, Natural Heritage Committee, www.albemarle.org/naturalheritage, 924.3207
The Albemarle County Natural Heritage Committee is an advisory committee that maintains the County's Biodiversity Assessment; advises the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, and County staff on applying biodiversity information to land-use decision-making; and supports biodiversity education in the County.

Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation (ACCT), www.transportationchoice.org, 295.6554
We are a network of citizens and groups dedicated to promoting balanced transportation options, sustainable land-use and transit-oriented communities through education and leadership in the greater Charlottesville area.

AltEnergy Incorporated, www.altenergyincorporated.com, 293.3763
Altenergy Incorporated provides design, engineering and installation of solar energy systems, with emphasis on thermal systems that provide domestic hot water for homes and businesses. We work with architects, builders and homeowners to provide energy saving systems, and often participate in comprehensive project planning to integrate energy efficient technologies into structures. We will be operating a solar thermal collector at the event.

Artisan Construction, Inc., www.artisaninc.com, 979.6399
Artisan Construction, Inc. is a full service residential and commercial contractor specializing in green and sustainable design and construction. With extensive LEED, Energy Star, and Earthcraft experience, Artisan can help you green your next project - whether it's an addition, renovation, new home, or commercial project. We're passionate about green - from locally sourced materials to clean indoor air to high-tech solutions - and we hope you'll find our passion contagious!

Arts 4 Bike Paths, www.transportationchoice.org/Arts4BP.html, 296.1338
"Arts4BikePaths " is an alliance of environmentalists, bicyclists and artists. Arts4BikePaths' mission is to coordinate art shows and other events to raise money for future multi-use trail and infrastructure projects in the greater Charlottesville area.

Better World Betty, www.betterworldbetty.com, 245.1124
Better World Betty is the number one online resource for green living in the Charlottesville area. Betty helps us "serve up" a cleaner, better Earth by giving practical solutions for "acting locally": a directory of over 100 businesses who have made a commitment to the environment (big or small), a calendar of events, a daily Betty blog, a search tool for your "hard-to-recycle" items, a local green scene, and more!

Blue Ridge Cohousing, www.blueridgecohousing.org, 295.0784

Blue Ridge Eco Shop, www.blueridgeecoshop.com, 296.0042
Blue Ridge Eco Shop is a healthy, environmentally friendly retail store dedicated to making a smaller footprint on the Earth. Find alternatives to live a healthy lifestyle and have less of an impact on the environment. Blue Ridge Eco Shop offers products for water and energy conservation, non-toxic cleaners and paints, as well as organic mattresses, linens, clothing and baby products. Check out how you can live healthier and leave a smaller footprint.

Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, www.brmsstore.com, 977.4400
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports will showcase green products from Patagonia, Keen and Prana in our booth. We will pass out a green newsletter. We will have information and a petition to sign for roadless areas as well as other environmental issues in Virginia and other places. We also will pass out a free local hiking guide and have hiking and paddling information available, including rivanna trails and others.

Blue Ridge Swim Club, www.blueridgeswimclub.org, 977.3937
Step back in time when you become a member of the Blue Ridge Swim Club, a summer resort for all ages. For nearly 100 years, the Blue Ridge Swim Club in Ivy has been the Greenest Pool in Town. Set among 16 acres of fields and woods, with minimal hard-surfaced areas and no asphalt, we have preserved maximum green space. Since the 100-yard long pool is spring-fed and the water is continually replenished, only the smallest amount of chlorine is used. We use minimal electricity, we recycle, we use a fraction of the resources, and have the least environmental impact of any other pool in town, possibly in the state. We are committed to preserving the Blue Ridge Swim Club as a model of environmental stewardship.

Buckley Works, 296.3963
In a community withered during times of drought, rainwater harvesting is a great way to meet individual home and garden needs, while being sensitive to the scarce communal supply of water.

Carpe Donut, www.carpedonut.argon.org, 806.6202
Carpe Donut makes delicious from-scratch donuts on site. We use organic ingredients wherever possible in our donuts and beverages. We also serve organic coffee from Shenandoah Joe, Italian Cioccolata, and offer a Spring Water "refill station". All of our frying oil becomes bio-diesel at the end of it's "working life". We are a small family business, and our kids work side by side with their parents to bring you the most amazing donut you have ever tasted!

Charlottesville Astronomical Society (CAS), www.cvilleastro.org

Charlottesville Community Bike Shop, www.cvillecommunitybikes.org
The bike shop is a non-profit and volunteer-run. We collect used bicycles and parts from the community and recycle/rebuild them while mentoring the youth of Charlottesville, VA.

Charlottesville Community Design Center, www.cvilledesign.org, 984.2232
The Charlottesville Community Design Center brings together citizens and design resources to create equitable, sustainable and beautiful communities. Formed by a group of enthusiastic, civic-minded designers and activists in 2004, CCDC provides innovative design assistance, education and facilitation programs fueled by public discussion in order to connect good design with community values, especially in underserved areas. CCDC's energy program targets increased energy efficiency and operational affordability of Charlottesville area housing through education, advocacy and by providing technical assistance to low-income households.

City of Charlottesville, Environmental Office & CCOES, www.charlottesville.org/environmental, 970.3631
The City of Charlottesville Environment Division is dedicated to environmental compliance, public education, pollution prevention and environmental stewardship opportunities. The City of Charlottesville has adopted an Environmental Sustainability Policy as well as an Environmental Management System Policy. The City became a signatory to the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, became a member of ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, and is completing a community greenhouse gas emissions baseline report. Efforts supporting Climate Protection include recycling programs, the development of an urban forest management program, energy efficiency retropfits and initiatives, and more.

City of Charlottesville, Parks & Rec, www.charlottesville.org/parksandrec/, 970.3585
As part of its mission to green our urban environment, every year during Earth Week Parks & Rec volunteers participate in tree plantings to restore riparian buffers and improve the look, health, and drainage of city-owned land. To get involved, contact parkvolunteers@charlottesville.org.

City of Charlottesville, Trails, www.charlottesville.org/trails, 970.3656
Chris Gensic heads up the City's effort to meet the demand for safe walking and biking alternatives around Charlottesville. Connecting to and diverging from the Rivanna Trails efforts, Charlottesville Trails's mission is to make it possible to get from one end of the city to the other without car transportation.

Commonwealth H2O, www.h-two-o.com, 975.4426
Commonwealth H2O is a full service water conditioning company serving Virginians for almost 30 years. By removing impurities such as chlorine, iron, hardness, bacteria and other volotile organic and inorganic material, we greatly enhance and improve our client's water quality. We do this by using primarily non-electric, natural (non-chemical) equipment.that is environmentally safe. Utiliziing new technologies we can recycle your gray water (showers and clothes washer) reducing consumption by as much as 30% or more. Call today for your FREE inhome analysis.

Do Something Charlottesville, (540) 718.3200
Do Something Charlottesville is a citizen's group that formed to build upon the energy and enthusiasm generated at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network conference in 2007. It is our intention to gather like-minded people in Charlottesville to take local action to fight climate change, to offer a supportive forum for creative ideas and to make Charlottesville a mecca of citizen participation.

E 3 Summer Science Camp, www.e3outreach.org, 978.1150
Campers are 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders who have a keen interest in all things scientific and a love of the outdoors. The goal of camp is to learn and to have fun. Be advised- we often get wet and dirty in the process. Old clothes and shoes are a must. Four mornings a week, campers travel to visit a local lab, farm, or business involved in science. After the visit we explore a nearby stream to learn about the wonderful world of water and the importance of water to all creatures, big and small. July 7-10, 14-17, 21-24

ecoMOD - UVa Schools of Architecture and Engineering, www.ecomod.virginia.edu, 924.6450
ecoMOD is a research / design / build / evaluate project involving UVa students in the School of Architecture and the School of Engineering. Over the next several years, UVA students and faculty are designing and building several prefabricated housing units for low-income families through partnerships with Piedmont Housing Alliance of Charlottesville and Habitat for Humanity. Striving to be both visionary and practical, the intent of the ecoMOD designs is to create site-specific, prefabricated homes using natural lighting and ventilation, non-hazardous materials, renewable energy, and energy-efficient systems to help reduce environmental impact and improve occupant health.

Edible Charlottesville, www.greenurbanvision.org, 924.6457

Environment America, www.environmentamerica.org, 706.594.5487
Environment America provides citizens the opportunity to engage in the democratic process. We are a grassroots organization that depends on the involvement of people to influence elected officials.

Freecycle Charlottesville/Albemarle, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Freecycle_Charlottesville/
Freecycle is a web-based group in which donors list unwanted items which can be claimed by any other group participant, free of charge. At Earth Day, we take it live with a "free sale." Bring your unwanted stuff, pick up others' unwanted stuff that's right for you! By supporting reuse, we save the resources and energy that would otherwise be consumed in landfilling and manufacturing new things - and maybe save a few dollars besides. If you don't live in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area, check out http://www.freecycle.org to find a Freecycle close to you.

Habitat Store, The, www.cvillehabitatstore.org, 293.6331
The Habitat Store supports Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville by selling new and salvaged building materials and home furnishings to the public at discount prices. All proceeds from the Habitat Store contribute to the construction of new Habitat homes locally. The Habitat Store participates in Habitat for Humanity International's overall environmental initiative by diverting usable materials from the waste stream while promoting the responsible stewardship of natural resources.

Ivy Creek Foundation, www.ivycreekfoundation.org, 872.4580
The Ivy Creek Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection of the Ivy Creek and Ragged Mountain Natural Areas for the purpose of conservation and education. The Foundation's primary mission is to foster the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Central Virginia's rich natural heritage. Understanding the natural environment in our area promotes responsible stewardship on a local and global scale.

James River Green Building Council (JRGBC), www.jrgbc.org, 249.2932
The local chapter of the US Green Building Council, which was formed in 1993 to meet building needs that encourage integration, leadership and education about green building design and techniques. The James River chapter wants to establish a firm foundation of support for promoting and encouraging environmentally sound practices in this region.

Learning Barge - UVa Schools of Architecture and Engineering, www.arch.virginia.edu/learningbarge, 924.1006
An interdisciplinary team of UVa students and faculty are designing and building a floating, sustainable classroom. Located on the most polluted tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, The Learning Barge will provide interactive K-16 and adult education about how the river and human activities are inextricably linked. The design harnesses energy from sun and wind, filters rainwater and gray water in a contained bed wetland, and utilizes recycled materials and "green" technologies. The Elizabeth River Project (ERP), a Portsmouth-based non-profit organization, will own and operate the floating field station, which will support environmental research, teacher training, education and public outreach.

Lithic Construction, www.lithicconstruction.com, 996.4737
Our commitment is to perform excellent work: to build sound, energy efficient, beautiful houses using natural and preferably local materials, and to create and enhance spaces both exterior and interior, in ways that are harmonious with the earth, and that deepen the experience of the inhabitants. We work across the spectrum from the artistic and complex to the simple and the small, in whatever way can best serve our clients, and dignify the relationship of the makers to the materials and the sites on which we build.

Living Education Center for Ecology and the Arts, www.livingeducationcenter.com, 971-1647
The LEC High School believes that all education is environmental education. Since "everything is connected" we use the community and the natural world as our classroom. LEC students have adopted Schenk's Branch and use stream studies as a community organizing tool for watershed protection and restoration. Our Third Annual Treehugger's Ball on May 10 will raise money and awareness for Wild Virginia, as it works to protect our George Washington National Forest. At LEC, youth, aware of their impacts on their social and natural environment, become caring, effective and responsible adults.

Nature Camp, Inc., www.naturecamp.net, 296.8578
Nature Camp, a place where "fingertips are taught to see", is a private, non-profit, residential, co-ed summer camp specializing in natural history and environmental science education. Since 1942 Nature Camp has sought to train a corps of interested, knowledgeable youth, 5th - 12th grades, to conserve and protect the environment and to become wise stewards of the earth's natural resources. We seek to foster an appreciation for and love of nature by inviting the campers to explore the world around them through hands-on, outdoor, experiential learning. In so doing we hope to inspire the young people of today to become environmentally responsible and conscientious citizens of tomorrow.

New Moon Naturals, www.newmoonnaturals.com, (540) 718.3200
New Moon Naturals was founded on the principle that we can heal ourselves and our planet by living in harmony and balance with the cycles of nature. In moving with her ebbs and flows, we are able to harness these energies to promote health, vitality and bliss! That is why we feature organically and ecologically grown or wildcrafted ingredients using sustainable business practices. Many of our herbs and ingredients are locally produced by farmers we know by name and whose processes resonate with our paradigms. We are honored to offer you eco-conscious choices for sustainably-made teas, aromatherapy and body care products that will support your commitment to balanced living.

Outdoor Adventure Social Club, www.outdoorsocial.com, 760.4453
With over 225 members ages 20s through 70s, Outdoor Adventure Social Club leads a wide variety of wilderness adventures: hiking, rock climbing, biking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, caving / spelunking, high challenge course, horseback trail riding, hot air ballooning, skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, river tubing, white water rafting, volunteering, community service and more. Guiding people into nature invites them to fall in love with our wilderness -- creating more environmentalists who will become inspired to lessen their own environmental impact, and to work toward protecting our local and global wilderness areas.

Piedmont Environmental Council, www.pecva.org, 977.2033
The Piedmont Environmental Council is a 35-year-old non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the Piedmont's rural economy, natural resources, history and beauty. PEC works to build better communities while stewarding the natural and cultural resources of the Piedmont, including working farms and forest land, thriving communities, transportation solutions, energy solutions, clean air and water, historic and scenic landscapes, wildlife habitat.

Public Policy Virginia, www.ppvir.org, 970.2232
Public Policy Virginia addresses the challenges of global warming and energy independence by educating and creating the grassroots networks capable of affecting the public policy initiatives needed to increase production of renewable and sustainable energy.

Quality Community Council, www.cvilleqcc.com, 977.3045
The Quality Community Council (QCC) is a non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life in targeted city neighborhoods by promoting civic engagement and leadership development. Through collaborative partnerships with other organizations and institutions, we work at the grassroots level to create more affordable housing, more economic opportunities, more effective educational programs for our young people, and a healthier, safer city. With our QCC Farms! Urban Farming Project, we are improving the health and environmental sustainability of our community by working with residents in underserved neighborhoods to grow food, community, and environmental stewardship.

Rebecca's Natural Foods, www.rebeccasnaturalfood.com, 977.1965
Rebecca's is Charlottesville's only locally owned and operated natural food store. For over 20 years we have supported thousands of eco-conscious products in the belief that what is truly good for human beings is good for the Earth. Whenever possible, we implement actions that reflect our philosophy. In the last year we have coordinated a direct recycling program for packing materials with the UVA bookstore. We have switched from conventional plastic to compostable corn-based shopping bags. We finished a major eco-friendly renovation incorporating such materials as Marmoleum, soapstone and energy-efficient lighting. Above all, we strive to imbue our business practice with the personal and the human.

Rivanna Conservation Society, www.rivannariver.org, 977.4837.
Rivanna Conservation Society's mission is to safeguard the ecological, recreational, cultural, scenic, and historic rouces of the Rivanna River and its watershed. RCS contributes to the global warming dialogue through its focus on water quality and quantity as an essential natural resource to all life that is directly impacted by climate change.

Rivanna Trails Foundation, www.avenue.org/rivanna, 923.9022
The mission of the Rivanna Trails Foundation (RTF) is to create and protect natural footpaths which follow the Rivanna River and its tributaries, for the enjoyment of all. RTF serves as the steward for the Rivanna Trail, a ~20 mile trail which encircles Charlottesville, and a network of connecting trails that extend into nearby natural areas. In promoting and caring for river- and stream-side trails, RTF takes action against global climate change by helping to preserve valuable riparian buffers, and by connecting people from all types of communities to nature - inspiring them to take their own local action to preserve our natural environment.

RiverBluff, www.riverbluffcommunity.com, 981.3955
RiverBluff, a conservation community in the city, incorporates rain gardens - stormwater management techniques - that infiltrate and clean stormwater like natural ecosystems. Some of the houses have "green" roofs that also manage stormwater and provide a longer roof life, as well as superior insulation. Abundant native landscaping in the community require the minimum of maintenance, city's water supply. The ecosystem restoration of the 15+ acres of commonland is an ongoing project of the community. The residents of RiverBluff participate in local action for climate change in their investment and commitment to this neighborhood.

Sierra Club, Piedmont Group, www.virginia.sierraclub.org/piedmont, 296.8578
Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club: "Better Piedmont communities through respect for the environment." The Sierra Club has been a leader in the local movement to reverse global warming. We led the petition drive that encouraged Charlottesville and Albemarle County to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. We promote policies that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create healthy communities, and preserve the natural environment.

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, www.southernexposure.com, www.HeritageHarvestFestival.com, (540) 894.9480.
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange is a worker-owned cooperative that specializes in heirloom and open-pollinated seeds. Our mission is to ensure that people retain control of the food supply, that genetic resources are conserved, and that gardeners have the option of saving their own seeds. Your garden is as local as it gets.Over 300 of our varieties are certified organic and many are grown on small family farms. To Learn More about seed saving, sustainable agriculture,native plants and heirloom vegetables in a fun family friendly atmosphere we invite you to attend our Heritage Harvest Festival, September 6, 2008 at Tufton Farm Monticello's Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants.

Sublime All Natural Juice Bar, www.sublimeall-natural.com, 923.8880
Local, organic vitality is what separates Sublime from every other eatery on The Corner. Sublime exists to further an emerging, yet ancient paradigm of nourishment: Wholesome food, lovingly & thoughtfully prepared, from the Earth's garden to your individual table. No pesticides, no toxins, no additives.

TJ Planning District Commission (TJPDC), www.tjpdc.org, 979.7310
TJPDC forges sustainable solutions to regional issues through innovative transportation and environmental planning and programs like RideShare, Green Building, and E.A.T. Local.

Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District (TJSWCD), www.tjswcd.org, 975.0224
The Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District works to protect water quality which reduces the amount of energy we need to put into purifying drinking water, reducing carbon emissions and hence this is local action addressing global climate change.

Twin Oaks Community Foods, www.twinoaks.org, (540) 894.5126
Twin Oaks Community Foods is a worker-owned co-operative located on 400 acres in central Virginia. We have been in business producing quality Organic Extra-firm Tofu since 1991. Our co-operative began by providing easy to use meat alternatives to the Charlottesville, Richmond and our own vegetarian communities. Eating lower on the food chain saves is good for the earth. We play our part in supporting local agriculture by only using Virginia grown soybeans, helping to reduce the use of fuel for tranportation.

Upstream Construction, www.Upstream-Construction.com, 823.6025
Upstream Construction is a small custom homebuilder committed to building healthy and sustainable homes, remodels and additions. It is our goal to provide our clients with the very best service and craftsmanship. We stay abreast of the latest high performance building techniques and technology so that we may offer these options to our clients. We are certified EarthCraft and Energy Star builders, and also offer LEED for Homes construction - the nation's highest green building standard. You can choose to save 30-50% on your energy bills, save 25% on your homeowners insurance and save the Earth by building green. Visit our entry on the EarthCraft Homes Tour.

UVA Recycling, www.recycle.virginia.edu, 982.5050
UVA Recycling handles all of UVA's waste and recycling. We educate the university community through our many programs and initiatives, including our Conservation Advocacy Program, Reusable Office Supply Program, Electronics Recycling Program, and Recyclemania.

Vegetarian Festival, www.cvillevegfest.org, 996.0880
The 12th Annual Veggie Fest will be held Sept. 27, 2008 in Lee Park. The festival is a free outdoor celebration bringing together individuals, businesses, and organizations that want to live in a more healthy, sustainable, compassionate world. The Vegetarian Festival forges the link between a sustainable lifestyle and personal food/dietary needs—contributing to the discussion of how our food consumption impacts resource consumption. We will be demonstrating how how you can dramatically reduce your carbon footprint by switching to a plant-based diet.

Virginia Dep't of Forestry, www.dof.virginia.gov, 977.5193
The Dep't of Forestry is the governmental arm responsible for protecting and maintaining the health of Virginia's state forests. The DOF booth will feature a seedling giveaway just in time for Arbor Day! Every tree planted absorbs more carbon dioxide out of the air, reducing the greenhouse gas effects that contribute to climate change. For the young people, a scavenger hunt is planned to start at 1:00 pm.

Virginia Forest Watch (VAFW), www.virginiaforestwatch.org, 972.9803
VAFW is a grass-roots based coalition of individuals and environmental groups organizing throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our mission is to maintain and restore the natural ecology and biodiversity of woodlands across Virginia through education and citizen participation.

Virginia Master Naturalists, Rivanna Chapter, www.vmn-rivanna.org, 872.4580
The Virginia Master Naturalist Program is a statewide corps of volunteers providing education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. The local chapter, the Rivanna Master Naturalists, has trained volunteers to work on a number of projects in this region in conjunction with many partnering natural resource and environmental agencies and organizations. The goal is to promote environmental awareness and responsible stewardship of our environment.

Virginia Museum of Natural History, www.vmnh.net, (800) 393.2615
VMNH is represented in Central Virginia by three outreach educators who present over 30 programs on natural history topics from astronomy to wildlife and many topics in between. We present programs at the request of teachers, retirement homes and homeschooling parents and also rent 28 different learning kits. Jennifer Gaden, Nancy Newman, and Ann Mallek are long time teachers in Charlottesville and Albemarle.

Virginia Native Plant Society, Jefferson Chapter, www.vpns.org/chapters/jefferson, 293.4217
The Va Native Plant Society's purpose is to further appreciation and conservation of Virginia's native plants and habitats. The Society's programs emphasize public education, protection of endangered species, habitat preservation, and encouragement of appropriate landscape use of native plant species. The local chapter's annual Native Plant Sale at Ivy Creek Natural Area is the closing event of Earth Week on April 27.

Wild Virginia, www.wildvirginia.org, 971.1553
Wild Virginia is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to preserving wild forest ecosystems in Virginia's National Forests.