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1 day ago
Farewell Federal Funding?
Over the years, Boxerwood has received several awards from the Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT), a multi-million dollar grant aggregator that...


1 day ago
Launching the 2025 Backyard Compost Challenge
Click the arrows on the side of each photo to see more. A household ritual that often concludes with a trek to the garbage bin now has a...


1 day ago
April Art: Something Old, Something New
Artist Mariam Todd’s newest body of work “Heart of Boxerwood” will be featured for the month of April at Artists in Cahoots at 21 West...


1 day ago
What’s Next for the Great Oak
You might think that there’s little to be done for an uprooted tree except cut it into pieces and haul it off. If it were in the way or...


Feb 26
The Great Oak Epoch
Click the arrows on sides of each photo to progress through the slides Many of us at Boxerwood have been watching the Great Oak, our wise...


Feb 13
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...


Feb 13
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...
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