by Jamie Brunkow | May 16, 2019 | Advocacy, Conservation Tips, News |
Let’s review. Our introduction was Marvel-lous.Our ag blog was bovine.And our wastewater blog whipped the grime on time. So, what’s up nextin our campaign to explainhow the brand new WIP will change the game for the James? Rain That’s right, this...
by Ryan Walsh | Apr 23, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
Have you ever ventured into the woods after a rainy spring day and found what appears to be a new pond? You may have discovered one of the most exciting, albeit temporary, habitats in Virginia!Known as vernal pools, these ephemeral bodies of water appear with rains in...
by Ryan Walsh | Mar 25, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
With warm weather approaching, you are likely to see one of the most beautiful spring and summer residents of the James River Watershed, the prothonotary warbler!Also known as the canary of the swamp, this gorgeous bird makes its home in wetlands, and nests in tree...
by Emily Cope | Mar 18, 2019 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration |
2019 is set to be an exciting year for watershed restoration in the Lower James as we begin work to install Living Shorelines practices, thanks to several recent grants. Read on to learn more about this method of shoreline protection and why it could be a game changer...
by Sophie Stern | Oct 22, 2018 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
Bats have earned a bad reputation for being spooky, nuisance pests in backyards and attics. Let’s dispel those myths this Halloween and focus on how beneficial these flying mammals can be for your garden. Bats are excellent pollinators and natural pest control,...
by Amber Ellis | Aug 31, 2018 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration |
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...
