by jravirginia | Jul 28, 2026 | Education, News |
There’s no better way to learn about the James than by spending five days living on it. For our second expedition of the summer, a new group of high schoolers spent five days and four nights paddling, camping, and getting a hands-on look at the river’s ecology. From...
by Katie Ferrell | Jul 23, 2026 | Education, News |
Every summer, Shark Week sparks curiosity about one of the ocean’s most recognizable creatures. While sharks might seem like distant ocean dwellers, their story connects directly to the James River and the Chesapeake Bay. From ancient shark teeth buried along...
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,...
