by Gabe Thornton | Jan 18, 2024 | Education, James River Expedition, James River Leadership Academy, News |
It’s a new year and with that comes a new expedition season at the James River Association! If you are currently a rising 9th 10th or 11th grade student within the James River Watershed you can apply to join this year’s cohort of expedition participants! JRLE is...
by Nat Draper | Jan 2, 2024 | Education, News |
As I look back on 2023, the James River Association’s education program has done amazing work throughout our watershed. Last year JRA worked with 21 public school districts and 11 private schools. We had approximately 17,500 students on field experiences and...
by jravirginia | Nov 13, 2023 | Education, News |
The inauguration of our Upper James River Education Center marked an unforgettable experience, with 28 enthusiastic students from Rustburg High School setting the stage for an inspiring day of exploration along the banks of the James River. Led by our dedicated...
by jravirginia | Nov 8, 2023 | Education, News, Press Release |
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 8, 2023 CONTACT: Erin Hillert, Director of CommunicationsJames River AssociationCell: 608.239.2644 | Email: ehillert@thejamesriver.org New River Education Center Opens in the Lynchburg Region The James River Association’s...
by Matt Scott Stone | Oct 20, 2023 | Education, News |
A big part of JRA’s mission is to educate the denizens of the James River watershed about the value of the river in their everyday lives. JRA educated over 20,000 students during its 2022-2023 school year over a total of five different sites in the watershed,...
by Gabe Thornton | Sep 11, 2023 | Education, News |
Picture this: You’re out on a fishing boat one day on the James River. It’s a beautiful crisp September morning and the slight breeze out of the southwest is the cherry-on-top to what’s shaping up to be a perfect start to your day. Just when you think, “It couldn’t...
