Virginia’s Buffer Summit
Join us Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Hungry Mother State Park
This year’s Summit is hosted by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium in partnership with the Clinch River Soil & Water Conservation District, Crater Planning District Commission, Rappahannock River Roundtable, Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative, and the Virginia Department of Forestry.
The theme this year will be Buffers Across Virginia: People, Place, and Purpose.
Join us to explore unique approaches to buffer restoration and how to collaborate and create healthy streamside ecosystems for clean water across the Commonwealth.
Full schedule coming soon!
Reserve your lodging ASAP!
Want to stay at Hungry Mother State Park before or after the Summit?
To reserve lodging on site, call Virginia State Parks at 800-933-7275. We recommend reserving soon as possible if you are hoping to secure overnight accommodations in the park!
Additional lodging options are available in the town of Marion.
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2026 Summit Location
Farrell Hall – Hungry Mother State Park
2854 Park Blvd, Marion, VA 24354