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SUMMARY:James River Association's EcoFest
DESCRIPTION:James River EcoFest is back for 2026! \nJoin us for a day of community\, learning\, and celebration along the waterfront as we bring together hands-on workshops\, river adventures\, and local activities for all ages. \nHands-On Workshops & Learning \n\n\nTree Giveaway (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM): Pick out a free regionally native tree for your yard (available first come\, first served) and take home practical planting and care tips. \n\n\nTree Walk (12:00 PM): Take a guided walk around the Buzzard Center grounds\, Great Shiplock Park\, and Chapel Island to learn how native trees support our urban riverfront. (Registration required) \n\n\nRain Barrel Workshop (1:00 PM): Learn how to capture rainwater at home to save money and reduce runoff. $50 registration fee includes a 55-gallon drum and DIY installation kit. (Registration required) \n\n\nComposting Workshop (2:00 PM): Discover the basics of home composting\, its ecological benefits\, and local Richmond composting resources. (Registration required) \n\n\nOn-the-Water Adventures \n\n\nGuided Big Canoe Paddles (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM): Explore Richmond’s riverfront history and natural beauty from a 13-passenger Voyageur canoe alongside JRA guides. (Pre-registration required) \n\n\nOpen Paddling: Hop in a kayak or canoe with RVA PaddleSports or join JRA aboard a Voyageur canoe to get out on the river throughout the day. \n\n\nAll-Day Community Activities \n\n\nInteractive Fun: Climb trees with Riverside Camps\, test out electric bikes with Kul Wheels\, make river-themed crafts with the Visual Arts Center of Richmond\, or meet adoptable pups from Beagles and Bentleys and friendly goats from RVA Goats and Honey. \n\n\nLocal Eats & Vendors: Enjoy blue catfish tacos from Boka Taco Truck—a tasty way to help manage an invasive species—while shopping from local artisans and connecting with community nonprofit partners. \n\n\nExplore the James A. Buzzard River Education Center: Tour our new downtown home and learn more about JRA’s education\, restoration\, and advocacy work across the watershed.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/james-river-associations-ecofest/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebrations,Central Virginia Events,James River Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Britt Kendrick":MAILTO:bkendrick@thejamesriver.org
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SUMMARY:Tree Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Join us during the Third Annual James River EcoFest for a native tree giveaway. Attendees can select a regionally native tree species for their yard and receive guidance on proper planting and tree care. \nTrees are available on a first come\, first served basis. This program is part of James River Week.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/tree-giveaway/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebrations,Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,James River Week,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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SUMMARY:Tree Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a James River Association staff member for a guided walk through the grounds of the James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, nearby Great Shiplock Park\, and Chapel Island while learning about the benefits of trees. This program is part of the Third Annual James River EcoFest and James River Week. \nRegistration is requested.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/tree-walk/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebrations,Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,James River Week,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to assemble and install a rain barrel at home during this hands-on workshop at the Third Annual James River EcoFest. The registration fee is $50 and includes a 55-gallon drum and DIY rain barrel installation kit. \nRegistration is required. This program is part of James River Week.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebrations,Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,James River Week,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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