by jravirginia | Dec 15, 2025 | Community Conservation, News, Volunteer |
County residents and library users encouraged to get involved in community planning effort Every time it rains, pollutants, including sediment, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and bacteria from pet waste, flow from our yards into local waterways via stormwater...
by jravirginia | Dec 14, 2025 | Community Conservation, Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
Why do you winterize your rain barrel? If you use a rain barrel to harvest rainwater, it is important to consider winterizing it before below freezing temperatures take hold. Below freezing temperatures can damage your rain barrel and reduce its lifespan. By...
by jravirginia | Jun 25, 2025 | Community Conservation, Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
Summertime in Virginia comes with hot and, at times, dry weather that can be very stressful for trees. Heat stress and drought conditions can make trees more susceptible to insects and disease problems. Trees have become increasingly important in the face of a...
by jravirginia | Apr 23, 2025 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home |
Spring is the perfect time to celebrate native plants. What better way to embrace the season than by enhancing your landscape with these essential species! While non-native and invasive species offer little ecological value and can even cause harm to natural...
by jravirginia | Apr 1, 2025 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home |
The James River Association is currently recruiting volunteers for a Community Planting Event on Thursday, April 17 at the Lower James River Education Center in Williamsburg. Volunteers will assist in installing conservation landscaping around the river center that...
by jravirginia | Mar 17, 2025 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home |
Springtime is here and the James River Association is offering FREE native plants and rain barrel workshops to City of Petersburg residents. These workshops are intended to educate residents and empower them to implement river-friendly conservation practices at home....
