Throughout the month of April, the James River Association is engaging our communities in vital environmental stewardship, participating in local Earth Month events, and hosting a series of workshops! These opportunities underscore the critical importance of caring for the James River, and offer ways for you to get involved and learn more about what you can do! The health of Virginia’s most essential waterway directly impacts the surrounding ecosystems and communities, making our collective efforts to promote sustainable practices and raise awareness increasingly crucial. By empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools to protect the river, we are fostering a collective commitment to safeguard this invaluable natural resource for future generations! We hope to see you at some of the events below!
April 2025 Events
Volunteer Events & Community Plantings
- April 11 – Community Planting at East End Branch Library
- April 17 – Community Planting at Lower James River Center in Williamsburg, VA
- April 18 – Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island
- April 23 – Marsh Stewards Information Session
Festivals & Celebrations
- April 19 – Earth Day Event at Vasen Brewing
- April 19 – Tree Giveaway at Virginia Science Museum Earth Day Event
- April 22- Water Quality of the James River (hybrid in-person and virtual)
- April 25 – Arbor Day Program at North Ave Library (ages 7-16)
- April 26 – Hampton Mosaic Festival
Events Benefiting JRA
- April 17 – James River Trivia at Starr Hill Richmond
- April 29 – JRA Night at the Diamond with the Flying Squirrels
- Thursday Night Happy Hours at Starr Hill Richmond
Workshops
- April 9 – Rain Barrel Workshop at King Family Vineyard in Albemarle County
- April 12 – Season of the James – Spring & Migratory Fish
- April 16 – Rain Barrel Workshop Upper James River Education Center in Lynchburg
- April 21 – Native Plant Workshop at West End Branch Library in RVA