by jravirginia | Jun 16, 2026 | Education, News |
There is no classroom quite like the James River. This week marks the launch of our first James River Expedition of the summer, sending a group of passionate students ages 14–18 out on a 5-day, 4-night journey of discovery, teamwork, and conservation. From conquering...
by jravirginia | Aug 12, 2025 | Education, James River Expedition, James River Leadership Academy, News |
Follow along on the upper James River Expedition, part of session 1 of the James River Leadership Expeditions program! Follow along as we experience the river between August 11 – 15, 2025. Monday, August 11, 2025 Wow! What a first day! After saying our goodbyes...
by jravirginia | Mar 4, 2025 | Education, News |
Summer is just around the corner! It’s once again time to start making plans for what to do with all that free time. Have you considered spending 5 days adventuring and camping on the James River in canoes? In case you needed another reason to consider joining JRLE,...
by jravirginia | Jan 31, 2025 | Education, James River Expedition, James River Leadership Academy, News |
The James River Leadership Expeditions (JRLE) is a year-long program for high school students passionate about the environment. It equips them with leadership skills, environmental knowledge, and a network of peers and professionals. Through immersive experiences,...
by jravirginia | Jan 22, 2025 | Education, News, Press Release |
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 22, 2025 CONTACT: Lynchburg City SchoolsAustin Journey(434) 515-5068journeyat@lcsedu.net Lynchburg City Schools Education FoundationDawn Wise434-515-5081wisedf@lcsedu.net James River AssociationCharles Johnson...
by Mauren Campbell | Sep 24, 2024 | Education, News |
With the school year starting again and the weather turning cooler, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible summer we had! It was a summer full of exploration, engagement, and fun! In addition to our James River Leadership Expedition trips with high...
