by Matt Scott Stone | Jul 6, 2023 | Education, James River Expedition, James River Leadership Academy, News |
Monday, July 10th After many sad goodbyes with a few tears here and there, our introduction to the Lower James River Expedition began. First, we were introduced to the people we would be spending the next week with, and immediately began to make new friends. We then...
by Matt Scott Stone | Jun 27, 2023 | Education, James River Expedition, James River Leadership Academy, News |
Monday, June 26th 10,000 steps and 5 miles later concluded our first day on the James River Leadership Expedition. We started the day with introductory games to get to learn our fellow peers that we will be with for the next week. Following the games, we took a one...
by jravirginia | Jun 9, 2023 | Education, James River Expedition, James River Leadership Academy, News |
On Saturday, May 6, high school students from around the James River watershed celebrated the culmination of a year’s worth of adventure, teambuilding, and work. The graduation ceremony took place at Luck Stone’s Goochland headquarters, and featured a welcoming speech...
by jravirginia | Jan 21, 2020 | Education, James River Expedition, James River Leadership Academy |
One of the James River Association’s primary strategies for a healthy James River is to help communities realize the benefits of a healthy river. Environmental education is a key way we do this. We work to inspire the next generation of river stewards and connect...
by Charles Johnson | Jan 7, 2020 | Education, James River Leadership Academy, News |
The James River Leadership Academy (JRLA) is a year-long leadership program for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade high school students who are interested in advocating for the future of the James River. Students will develop awareness of how to apply environmental...
by Charles Johnson | Nov 21, 2019 | Education, James River Leadership Academy, News |
The James River Leadership Academy (JRLA) students start off their second session with a beautiful ride on our pontoon boat from the ferry landing at Presquile National Wildlife Refuge traveling west towards the City of Richmond. The main conversations during this...
