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A New Green Street Coming to Southside RVA!

A New Green Street Coming to Southside RVA!

by Amber Ellis | Jul 3, 2019 | News, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

The James River Association in partnership with the City of Richmond and GroundworkRVA, just received a $161,111 Chesapeake Bay Trust G3 grant to implement a green street along a 0.4 mile stretch of Minefee Street in the Bellemeade community of southside Richmond,...
(Re)Connect to Nature – A Gift of Words

(Re)Connect to Nature – A Gift of Words

by Amber Ellis | Nov 12, 2018 | Connect with the James, News | 0 comments

Fall is my favorite season. There, I said it. Sorry, Winter, Summer, and Spring, it’s just the way it is. I have more moments during the fall where I am simply walking along, turn a corner and am forced to stop in my tracks by the beauty in front of me…the vibrant red...
Trees for Lynchburg

Trees for Lynchburg

by Amber Ellis | Aug 31, 2018 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

Through funding by the Virginia Department of Forestry, the James River Association has the unique opportunity to offer exclusive Tree Workshops and free native trees for 50 residents in Lynchburg. Workshop Information Join the City of Lynchburg, Lynchburg Tree...
(Re)Connect to Nature – A Practice in Finding Hearts

(Re)Connect to Nature – A Practice in Finding Hearts

by Amber Ellis | Jun 29, 2018 | Connect with the James, Conservation Tips, James River Rx, News, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

It’s so important for us to have a daily or at least weekly practice that gives us a moment to slow down, be present, and interact with the natural world. Not all of us are lucky enough to live in walking distance of a park, but simply finding a spot in your yard or...
Become a Hero! Scoop the Poop!

Become a Hero! Scoop the Poop!

by Amber Ellis | May 23, 2018 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration | 0 comments

If you have a dog, then you have a chance every day to take a simple action that will help keep our streams and the James River safe from harmful bacteria. It’s easy…scoop the poop! Some people think pet waste is natural, so just leave it to fertilize their lawn....
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