by Justin Doyle | Dec 16, 2024 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
As winter approaches and trees let go of the leaves still clinging to them, you may be tempted to reach for your rake or leaf blower to tidy them up. However, did you know that a variety of wildlife species depend on fallen leaves, twigs, dried stems, and grasses to...
by James Abbott | Jun 17, 2024 | Education, News, Wildlife of the James |
Summer time brings awesome river activities like boating, swimming, and fishing. In Tidewater, at the mouth of the James River, it also brings with it thousands of new residents. Not tourists…birds. Each summer Rip Raps Island at the mouth of the James River hosts the...
by jravirginia | Nov 22, 2023 | News, Wildlife of the James |
November is Virginia Oyster Month! The Eastern Oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is a bivalve in the mollusc phylum. Oysters are one of the most commercially important species in the James River, and much of the east coast! As referenced in our State of the James report,...
by jravirginia | Nov 23, 2022 | News, Wildlife of the James |
During the month of November, Virginians can now officially celebrate our cherished mollusks we all know and love, the Oyster! As the holiday season begins, we want to share the unique story of the Eastern Oyster along with some delectable dishes to serve at...
by Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Aug 10, 2022 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration, Wildlife of the James |
In June, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) hosted a program in Highland County, “Buffers for Birders,” where participants traveled from all over Virginia to learn more about the value of planting forested buffers for bird habitat restoration. Countless avian species...
by jravirginia | Apr 22, 2020 | Education, News, Wildlife of the James |
Welcome to JRA’s first ever 360 Scavenger Hunt! Experience the James River underwater, just like the wildlife and organisms that live under the surface! We’ve got six different creatures and habitats for you to find, keeping in mind this precious aquatic...
