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23 hours ago
Rise, Slop Superstars
Registration is now open for local households ready to take Boxerwood’s annual Compost Challenge, a 10-week program in which participants...


23 hours ago
Speaking for the Trees
Democracy in action is always inspiring, especially at its most grassroots. This month, two teens stood before members of the Buena Vista...


Jan 23
New Adventures: EarthKeepers!
Although less than two miles apart, students attending Lylburn Downing Middle School and Maury River Middle School have limited...


Jan 23
New Improvements: NEWTS & PlayTrail
Much needed renovations plans are in the works for two iconic Boxerwood features in 2025: our much beloved PlayTrail and NEWTS, our...


Jan 23
New Plans: Green Schools!
In a transformative leap forward, Boxerwood has been awarded a 3-year grant to develop comprehensive Environmental Literacy Plans (ELPs)...
Nov 22, 2024
Partner in the Picture: Katherine R. Smith (1940-2024)
The theme of this month’s newsletter is “coming together” and thus how fitting to share the story of a unique force of nature: Rockbridge...


Nov 22, 2024
Pittsburgh Reflections
“It was just incredibly inspiring,” said Boxerwood Educator Ginny Johnson. “That’s the best way to sum up the experience of this year’s...


Nov 22, 2024
Boxerwood Bridge Builders
How do you build bridges between Rockbridge County and communities in Michigan, California, St. Croix, Texas, the Bahamas, Massachusetts,...


Nov 22, 2024
Pumpkin Walk 2024: Let it Glow!
Click on an image to expand it. Click on the arrow ( > ) on the right side of the slideshow to progress to the next image. Floating...


Nov 22, 2024
Caring & Sharing: Gifts of Nature Dec. 7
‘Tis the season when families gather at Boxerwood to craft a holiday feast for the birds and wildlife that winter in their backyards....


Oct 15, 2024
To the Bay!
Our 2024 Chesapeake Bay Club trip was the stuff memories are made of, and the photos say it all. For 26 seventh graders and five adults,...


Oct 15, 2024
The Pumpkin Walk Returns Oct 25 & 26
In a community tradition, Boxerwood will once again host its outdoor Pumpkin Walk on Friday and Saturday evenings, Oct. 25 and 26 from...


Sep 25, 2024
Boxerwood $teps It Up
Boxerwood is one of twelve U.S. environmental education organizations recently selected to receive project funding for engaging students...


Sep 25, 2024
Strong Rails, Safe Trails
Boxerwood’s 15-acre garden and outdoor education space has been getting some safety and accessibility upgrades by our amazing garden...


Aug 29, 2024
Education Appeal 2024: Help Raise Earth Stewards
What do a wind farm project manager, forest ranger, conservation biologist, solar developer, firefighter, filmmaker, outdoor educator,...


Aug 27, 2024
Thank you, Ben
In May, we bid farewell to our treasured colleague Ben Eland, who stepped down from his long-time role as the Garden/Facilities Director...

Aug 27, 2024
We R Grateful!
Despite the heat, Team Boxerwood rallied in early August with a 5-day camp for 30 youngsters ages 4 to 8. Led by educators Caroline Coons...


Aug 27, 2024
Lemonange, A True Summertime Story
One sunny afternoon in early August, 4th graders Lily and Talya knocked on the door of Boxerwood educator Catherine Epstein, their...

Aug 27, 2024
The Unexplainable Joy of Collective Composting
Earlier this year, over 100 households participated in our 10-week Backyard Compost Challenge and collectively diverted a whopping 5,017...
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