Charlottesville Podcasting Network » Rivanna Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com Lectures, radio shows and more available on-demand Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:21:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 2005-2010 wordcast@gmail.com (Charlottesville Podcasting Network) wordcast@gmail.com (Charlottesville Podcasting Network) Podcast 1440 http://www.cvillepodcast.com/images/cpn_itunes141.gif Charlottesville Podcasting Network » Rivanna Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com 144 144 A podcast stream of lectures, radio shows and features from in and around Charlottesville, Virginia. A podcast stream of lectures, radio shows and features from in and around Charlottesville, Virginia. charlottesville, university of virginia, intelligence Charlottesville Podcasting Network Charlottesville Podcasting Network wordcast@gmail.com no no Rivanna Rambler #119: Fernbrook Natural Area hosts winter landscapes and much more http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2009/02/03/rivanna-rambler-119-fernbrook-natural-area-hosts-winter-landscapes-and-much-more/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2009/02/03/rivanna-rambler-119-fernbrook-natural-area-hosts-winter-landscapes-and-much-more/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:01:15 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/?p=2416 Fernbrook Natural Area in northern Albemarle County near Stony Brook is host of images of death, decay, and resurrection in the flora and fauna of the Piedmont woods. On the January 15, 2009 edition of the Rivanna Rambler, Leslie Middleton takes the listener on a journey through the natural area. Visit the Rivanna Rambler [...]]]> Fernbrook Natural Area in northern Albemarle County near Stony Brook is host of images of death, decay, and resurrection in the flora and fauna of the Piedmont woods. On the January 15, 2009 edition of the Rivanna Rambler, Leslie Middleton takes the listener on a journey through the natural area. Visit the Rivanna Rambler podcast site for more.

]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2009/02/03/rivanna-rambler-119-fernbrook-natural-area-hosts-winter-landscapes-and-much-more/feed/ 0 4:49 Fernbrook Natural Area in northern Albemarle County near Stony Brook is host of images of death, decay, and resurrection in the flora and fauna of ... Fernbrook Natural Area in northern Albemarle County near Stony Brook is host of images of death, decay, and resurrection in the flora and fauna of the Piedmont woods. On the January 15, 2009 edition of the Rivanna Rambler, Leslie Middleton takes the listener on a journey through the natural area. Visit the Rivanna Rambler podcast site for more. Rivanna Rambler Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no Rivanna Ramber #118: You, Me and Stormwater http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2009/01/09/rivanna-ramber-118-you-me-and-stormwater/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2009/01/09/rivanna-ramber-118-you-me-and-stormwater/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:11:55 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/?p=2383 The City of Charlottesville, along with Albemarle County, UVA, and PVCC, are all submitted renewal applications for the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4’s).  The permit describes how these entities will manage stormwater in their jurisdictions, but much of the management really rests on you and [...]]]> The City of Charlottesville, along with Albemarle County, UVA, and PVCC, are all submitted renewal applications for the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4’s).  The permit describes how these entities will manage stormwater in their jurisdictions, but much of the management really rests on you and me and how we manage the stormwater that we create because of our modern lifestyle.

(Read more at the Rivanna Rambler’s website)

]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2009/01/09/rivanna-ramber-118-you-me-and-stormwater/feed/ 0 5:34 The City of Charlottesville, along with Albemarle County, UVA, and PVCC, are all submitted renewal applications for the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) General Permit ... The City of Charlottesville, along with Albemarle County, UVA, and PVCC, are all submitted renewal applications for the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4’s).  The permit describes how these entities will manage stormwater in their jurisdictions, but much of the management really rests on you and me and how we manage the stormwater that we create because of our modern lifestyle. (Read more at the Rivanna Rambler's website) Rivanna Rambler Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no Rivanna Rambler #101: Mud! http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/09/05/rivanna-rambler-101-mud/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/09/05/rivanna-rambler-101-mud/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:31:14 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/?p=2135 A trip down to Rivanna Mills and the James after a high flow gives an opportunity to experience this first had (or first foot, one might say). This segment originally aired in the first season of the Rivana Rambler (July 2006) and has been updated with current information.

This show originally aired [...]]]>
A trip down to Rivanna Mills and the James after a high flow gives an opportunity to experience this first had (or first foot, one might say). This segment originally aired in the first season of the Rivana Rambler (July 2006) and has been updated with current information.

This show originally aired in September 4, 2008 on “The Rivanna Rambler,” a weekly public affairs show airing every Thursday at 11:55 a.m. on WTJU 91.1 FM or wtju.net
]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/09/05/rivanna-rambler-101-mud/feed/ 0 5:10 A trip down to Rivanna Mills and the James after a high flow gives an opportunity to experience this first had (or first foot, one ... A trip down to Rivanna Mills and the James after a high flow gives an opportunity to experience this first had (or first foot, one might say). This segment originally aired in the first season of the Rivana Rambler (July 2006) and has been updated with current information. This show originally aired in September 4, 2008 on “The Rivanna Rambler,” a weekly public affairs show airing every Thursday at 11:55 a.m. on WTJU 91.1 FM or wtju.net Rivanna Rambler, WTJU Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no Rivanna Rambler #77: Just Birding Around http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/02/01/rivanna-rambler-77-just-birding-around/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/02/01/rivanna-rambler-77-just-birding-around/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:55:52 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/02/01/rivanna-rambler-77-just-birding-around/ Bird-watching, like other outdoor pastimes that have a specific focus, provides another lens through which to see and understand a watershed. This week, the Rambler joins the Monticello Bird Club for a morning tour of sites in northern Albemarle County.

(read more at the Rivanna Rambler’s blog)

This show originally aired on January 31, 2008 on [...]]]> Bird-watching, like other outdoor pastimes that have a specific focus, provides another lens through which to see and understand a watershed. This week, the Rambler joins the Monticello Bird Club for a morning tour of sites in northern Albemarle County.

(read more at the Rivanna Rambler’s blog)

This show originally aired on January 31, 2008 on “The Rivanna Rambler,” a weekly public affairs show airing every Thursday at 11:55 a.m. on WTJU 91.1 FM

]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/02/01/rivanna-rambler-77-just-birding-around/feed/ 0 5:05 Bird-watching, like other outdoor pastimes that have a specific focus, provides another lens through which to see and understand a watershed. This week, the Rambler ... Bird-watching, like other outdoor pastimes that have a specific focus, provides another lens through which to see and understand a watershed. This week, the Rambler joins the Monticello Bird Club for a morning tour of sites in northern Albemarle County. (read more at the Rivanna Rambler's blog) This show originally aired on January 31, 2008 on “The Rivanna Rambler,” a weekly public affairs show airing every Thursday at 11:55 a.m. on WTJU 91.1 FM Rivanna Rambler, WTJU Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no Rambler #77: Digging Deep at Ragged Mountain http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/01/29/rambler-77-digging-deep-at-ragged-mountain/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/01/29/rambler-77-digging-deep-at-ragged-mountain/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:43:49 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/01/29/rambler-77-digging-deep-at-ragged-mountain/ On a bright afternoon during a warm spell earlier in the month, I was part of a group of Ivy Creek Foundation visitors gathered on a hillside above the wooded valley below the Ragged Mountain Dam. We were there to take a look at the drilling operation, part of the geotechnical studies being undertaken [...]]]> On a bright afternoon during a warm spell earlier in the month, I was part of a group of Ivy Creek Foundation visitors gathered on a hillside above the wooded valley below the Ragged Mountain Dam. We were there to take a look at the drilling operation, part of the geotechnical studies being undertaken by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority in preparation for expansion of this drinking water reservoir.

(for more, visit the Rivanna Rambler’s blog)

This show originally aired on January 24, 2008 on “The Rivanna Rambler,” a weekly public affairs show airing every Thursday at 11:55 a.m. on WTJU 91.1 FM or wtju.net.
]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2008/01/29/rambler-77-digging-deep-at-ragged-mountain/feed/ 0 4:44 On a bright afternoon during a warm spell earlier in the month, I was part of a group of Ivy Creek Foundation visitors gathered on ... On a bright afternoon during a warm spell earlier in the month, I was part of a group of Ivy Creek Foundation visitors gathered on a hillside above the wooded valley below the Ragged Mountain Dam. We were there to take a look at the drilling operation, part of the geotechnical studies being undertaken by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority in preparation for expansion of this drinking water reservoir. (for more, visit the Rivanna Rambler's blog) This show originally aired on January 24, 2008 on “The Rivanna Rambler,” a weekly public affairs show airing every Thursday at 11:55 a.m. on WTJU 91.1 FM or wtju.net. Rivanna Rambler, WTJU Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no #68 The Old Mill Trail Below Pantops is for Everyone http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/12/16/68-the-old-mill-trail-below-pantops-is-for-everyone/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/12/16/68-the-old-mill-trail-below-pantops-is-for-everyone/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:45:25 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/12/16/68-the-old-mill-trail-below-pantops-is-for-everyone/ The Rivanna at Pantops shows modest buffer in the summertime. Old Mill Trail starts at the bridge on the county side.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and ithis episode is from December [...]]]> The Rivanna at Pantops shows modest buffer in the summertime. Old Mill Trail starts at the bridge on the county side.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and ithis episode is from December 13, 2007.

]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/12/16/68-the-old-mill-trail-below-pantops-is-for-everyone/feed/ 0 4:30 The Rivanna at Pantops shows modest buffer in the summertime. Old Mill Trail starts at the bridge on the county side. “The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly ... The Rivanna at Pantops shows modest buffer in the summertime. Old Mill Trail starts at the bridge on the county side. “The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and ithis episode is from December 13, 2007. Radio Shows, Rivanna Rambler, WTJU Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no #67 An Extension of Rivanna State Scenic River Designation? http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/12/06/67-an-extension-of-rivanna-state-scenic-river-designation/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/12/06/67-an-extension-of-rivanna-state-scenic-river-designation/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:56:52 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/12/06/67-an-extension-of-rivanna-state-scenic-river-designation/ This week, the Rambler reports on a trip on the South Fork from below the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir to Riverview Park in Charlottesville in preparation for a site visit by the VA Department of Conservation & Recreation, which is gathering information about this stretch of the river. Sightings of bald eagle and [...]]]> This week, the Rambler reports on a trip on the South Fork from below the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir to Riverview Park in Charlottesville in preparation for a site visit by the VA Department of Conservation & Recreation, which is gathering information about this stretch of the river. Sightings of bald eagle and the attempt to capture the moment by camera lead to thoughts about ” what’s in a designation, after all?”

Read the rest of this entry on at the Rivanna Rambler blog.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and ithis episode is from December 6, 2007.

]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/12/06/67-an-extension-of-rivanna-state-scenic-river-designation/feed/ 0 4:48 This week, the Rambler reports on a trip on the South Fork from below the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir to Riverview Park in Charlottesville in ... This week, the Rambler reports on a trip on the South Fork from below the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir to Riverview Park in Charlottesville in preparation for a site visit by the VA Department of Conservation & Recreation, which is gathering information about this stretch of the river. Sightings of bald eagle and the attempt to capture the moment by camera lead to thoughts about " what's in a designation, after all?" Read the rest of this entry on at the Rivanna Rambler blog. “The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and ithis episode is from December 6, 2007. Radio Shows, Rivanna Rambler, WTJU Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no Rivanna Rambler: Shipboard Water Conservation http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/30/rivanna-rambler-shipboard-water-conservation/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/30/rivanna-rambler-shipboard-water-conservation/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:20:40 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/07/27/rivanna-rambler-shipboard-water-conservation/ For Show #51 (July 26, 2007): Shipboard Water Conservation: In the wake of RWSA’s invocation of Drought Alert for the community, lessons about water conservation might be learned from those who go to sea in sailing ships.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded [...]]]> For Show #51 (July 26, 2007): Shipboard Water Conservation: In the wake of RWSA’s invocation of Drought Alert for the community, lessons about water conservation might be learned from those who go to sea in sailing ships.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton.

]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/30/rivanna-rambler-shipboard-water-conservation/feed/ 0 00:01:01 For Show #51 (July 26, 2007): Shipboard Water Conservation: In the wake of RWSA's invocation of Drought Alert for the community, lessons about water ... For Show #51 (July 26, 2007): Shipboard Water Conservation: In the wake of RWSA's invocation of Drought Alert for the community, lessons about water conservation might be learned from those who go to sea in sailing ships. “The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. Rivanna Rambler Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no Rivanna Rambler #66: Encounter along South Fork Moormans River http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/22/rivanna-rambler-66-encounter-along-south-fork-moormans-river/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/22/rivanna-rambler-66-encounter-along-south-fork-moormans-river/#comments Thu, 22 Nov 2007 08:29:31 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/22/rivanna-rambler-66-encounter-along-south-fork-moormans-river/ A chance — but silent — encounter between two hikers along the South Fork Moorman’s River results in some special realizations.

I cannot hear the stream below me on the left as I ascend the fire road along the South Fork of the Moorman’s River above Sugar Hollow Reservoir. The only sound I [...]]]> A chance — but silent — encounter between two hikers along the South Fork Moorman’s River results in some special realizations.

I cannot hear the stream below me on the left as I ascend the fire road along the South Fork of the Moorman’s River above Sugar Hollow Reservoir. The only sound I hear is the rush of wind funneling briskly down its own course of this steep valley in the Rivanna headwaters.

Read the rest of this entry on at the Rivanna Rambler blog.

Listen Now:

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. This episode (#66) originally aired on November 22, 2007.

]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/22/rivanna-rambler-66-encounter-along-south-fork-moormans-river/feed/ 0 00:01:01 A chance -- but silent -- encounter between two hikers along the South Fork Moorman's River results in some special realizations. I cannot hear the stream ... A chance -- but silent -- encounter between two hikers along the South Fork Moorman's River results in some special realizations. I cannot hear the stream below me on the left as I ascend the fire road along the South Fork of the Moorman’s River above Sugar Hollow Reservoir. The only sound I hear is the rush of wind funneling briskly down its own course of this steep valley in the Rivanna headwaters. Read the rest of this entry on at the Rivanna Rambler blog. Listen Now: “The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. This episode (#66) originally aired on November 22, 2007. Rivanna Rambler, WTJU Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no Rivanna Rambler #65: Autumn on the Rivanna: The Long View http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/08/rivanna-rambler-65-autumn-on-the-rivanna-the-long-view/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/08/rivanna-rambler-65-autumn-on-the-rivanna-the-long-view/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:53:16 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/08/rivanna-rambler-65-autumn-on-the-rivanna-the-long-view/ At the time of year when everything is transforming in preparation for winter, an autumn afternoon on the Rivanna provides an opportunity to exercise — especially the capacity for vision.

Read the rest of this entry on at the Rivanna Rambler blog.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced [...]]]> At the time of year when everything is transforming in preparation for winter, an autumn afternoon on the Rivanna provides an opportunity to exercise — especially the capacity for vision.

Read the rest of this entry on at the Rivanna Rambler blog.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. This episode (#65) originally aired on November 8, 2007.

]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/08/rivanna-rambler-65-autumn-on-the-rivanna-the-long-view/feed/ 0 4:40 At the time of year when everything is transforming in preparation for winter, an autumn afternoon on the Rivanna provides an opportunity to exercise -- ... At the time of year when everything is transforming in preparation for winter, an autumn afternoon on the Rivanna provides an opportunity to exercise -- especially the capacity for vision. Read the rest of this entry on at the Rivanna Rambler blog. “The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. This episode (#65) originally aired on November 8, 2007. Radio Shows, Rivanna Rambler, WTJU Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no Is the Reservoir Half Full or Half Empty? Sugar Hollow on Halloween http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/02/is-the-reservoir-half-full-or-half-empty-sugar-hollow-on-halloween/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/02/is-the-reservoir-half-full-or-half-empty-sugar-hollow-on-halloween/#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:39:08 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/02/is-the-reservoir-half-full-or-half-empty-sugar-hollow-on-halloween/ The water level at Sugar Hollow Reservoir provides a local context for understanding new information about the rate of climate change. Read the rest of this entry on at the Rivanna Rambler blog.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. This episode (#64) [...]]]> The water level at Sugar Hollow Reservoir provides a local context for understanding new information about the rate of climate change. Read the rest of this entry on at the Rivanna Rambler blog.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. This episode (#64) originally aired on November 1, 2007.

]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/11/02/is-the-reservoir-half-full-or-half-empty-sugar-hollow-on-halloween/feed/ 1 5:14 The water level at Sugar Hollow Reservoir provides a local context for understanding new information about the rate of climate change. Read the rest of ... The water level at Sugar Hollow Reservoir provides a local context for understanding new information about the rate of climate change. Read the rest of this entry on at the Rivanna Rambler blog. “The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. This episode (#64) originally aired on November 1, 2007. Rivanna Rambler Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no Rivanna Rambler #63: Hiking Smith Roach Gap unearths questions about land ownership http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/10/18/rivanna-rambler-63-hiking-smith-roach-gap-unearths-questions-about-land-ownership/ http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/10/18/rivanna-rambler-63-hiking-smith-roach-gap-unearths-questions-about-land-ownership/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:53:16 +0000 Rambler http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/10/18/rivanna-rambler-63-hiking-smith-roach-gap-unearths-questions-about-land-ownership/

A walk along the trail at Smith Roach Gap in Shenandoah National Park in Greene County provides food for thought about who really owns this corner of high country in the Rivanna watershed.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. This episode (#63) [...]]]>

A walk along the trail at Smith Roach Gap in Shenandoah National Park in Greene County provides food for thought about who really owns this corner of high country in the Rivanna watershed.

“The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. This episode (#63) originally aired on October 18, 2007. Read the story on the Rivanna Rambler’s blog.

]]> http://www.cvillepodcast.com/2007/10/18/rivanna-rambler-63-hiking-smith-roach-gap-unearths-questions-about-land-ownership/feed/ 1 5:07 A walk along the trail at Smith Roach Gap in Shenandoah National Park in Greene County provides food for thought about who really owns this ... A walk along the trail at Smith Roach Gap in Shenandoah National Park in Greene County provides food for thought about who really owns this corner of high country in the Rivanna watershed. “The Rivanna Rambler” airs weekly from 11:55 am-noon on WTJU 91.1 and is produced and recorded by Leslie Middleton. This episode (#63) originally aired on October 18, 2007. Read the story on the Rivanna Rambler’s blog. Radio Shows, Rivanna Rambler, WTJU Charlottesville Podcasting Network no no