by jravirginia | Jan 26, 2017 | Education, News |
We all know trees are good for so many things; producing oxygen, providing food and habitat for wildlife, offering shade on a sunny day, filtering pollutants…the list goes on and on! Trees are often admired for their leaves, branches, roots, and fruits. But did...
by jravirginia | Jan 24, 2017 | News, Wildlife of the James |
In Virginia, we have two types of vultures. Coragyps atratus, Black Vultures have black heads and jet black body other than the white “star” of their wingtips. Cathartes aura, Turkey Vultures, have red heads and two-toned wings. Together, they rid our environment of...
by jravirginia | Jan 3, 2017 | News, Volunteer |
Meet RiverRat Kathleen Richine, resident of Henrico County, part-time teacher with Henrico County Public Schools and mother of three teenagers. Growing up near Lake Ontario, Kathleen has always loved lakes, rivers, trees, and the outdoors. She has been a Virginia...
by jravirginia | Dec 7, 2016 | News, Volunteer |
Meet RiverRat Will David, a 71 year-old retired teacher from Newport News, VA. He has an interest in engaging Virginia’s youth in water quality citizen science, which started for him about three years ago when attending Master Naturalist training classes. Will...
by jravirginia | Dec 2, 2016 | News, Press Release |
For Immediate Release: December 2, 2016 Contact: Amber Ellis Watershed Restoration Manager (804) 788-8811, ext. 205 aellis@jrava.org Artists Invited to Submit Designs for Storm Drain Mural Contest in Fairview Heights Community The James River Association is partnering...