DEADLINE: US Forest Service public comment deadline is now February 21, 2023
2023-02-21 08:00 (America/New_York)
Forest Service instructions are at: https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public//CommentInput?Project=50036
Deadline is now set to February 21, 2023

DEADLINE: Army Corps of Engineers public comment deadline is now February 25, 2023
2023-02-25 08:00
Army Corps instructions are at: https://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Public-Notices/Article/3243440/lrh-2015-00592-gbr-lrp-2015-798-nao-2015-0898/
Army Corps of Engineers public comment deadline is now February 25, 2023

Field trip to Green Bank Observatory
2026-02-28
Field trip- Breakfast at the Swinging Bridge

8:00 am meet at Food Country in New Castle carpool
9-10 Breakfast at Swinging Bridge, then drive to the observatory
Noon: 1 hour bus tour of Green Bank Observatory
2-3 pm Learn about dark skies and radioastronomy
3 pm head for home with an optional stop at Beartown state park for a short hike.

Preserve Craig meeting
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00
March 3, 2026 Preserve Craig meeting, Bibo’s Pizza 6 pm

Hike to Hanging Rock Observatory
2026-03-08 13:30 - 16:30
The barefoot challenge_ Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory
Our guide to the birds! Rodney Davis Thank you!

Enjoy a one mile hike to the Observatory which is currently closed, but the high point is a great place for bird-watching. See why this spot is such a treasure worth keeping! for more information go to:
Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory

New Castle Dark Skies- Community Stargazing
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30
april 17 event

Community meeting MVP Boost and Data Centers
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00
Citizen Alert! A meeting was held at Simmonsville Fire Department at 7 pm Tues, May 12 and we packed the fire hall with concerned citizens. Make your comment to Virginia DEQ regarding the air quality permit starting on May 26. The need for power infrastructure is closely related to the Data Center expansion in Virginia! It is all connected so get informed on these threats.

Virginia DEQ Air Permit Comment period May 26-June 25, 2026
2026-05-20 08:00 - 17:00

Preserve Craig Artivism Project- Creating awareness through community art
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00
Create a tapestry promoting Dark Skies and Bird Migration.
