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Walk for Peace at Boxerwood: May 3
For the second year in a row, Boxerwood will host an outdoor community labyrinth walk on Saturday, May 3, at 1:00pm. The walk is in...
6 hours ago


Mission in Action
For 25 years, BEA has pursued a mission “to educate and inspire people of all ages to become environmentally successful stewards of the...
7 hours ago


Nevertheless We Persisted!
There are as many ways to tell the story of our non-profit as there are leaves in the woodland garden, but this month, we’re celebrating...
24 hours ago


BOXERWOOD RISING: Sophie Dryden
"That Really Lit a Fire in Me" Throughout our 25th year, we’ll be sharing stories of young people whose Boxerwood experiences shaped...
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...
Mar 18


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...
Mar 18


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...
Mar 18


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...
Mar 18


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 26


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...
Feb 13




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)...
Jan 23
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....
Nov 22, 2024
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