Journey down the James and learn more about the history and structure of the land beneath it. Try your hand at three SOL-aligned, hands-on activities designed to help students learn more about the geology of Virginia. Participants will receive a custom map and a rock sample kit featuring real rocks and fossils from the banks […]
Back by popular demand, this is a shortened version of JRA's summer 2026 Green Infrastructure and PBL course. Learn more about green building practices and tour the newly renovated East End Library landscaping project and the James A. Buzzard River Education Center. Then try your hand at building a green structure using a Chompsaw cardboard […]
Get your students graphing and mapping with real data from JRA's programs. Explore fish of the James, learn how JRA tracks invasive species through thousands of individual fish catches, and use mapping skills to discover trends in sturgeon migration and water quality that you can share with your students. Let's make data science fun. This […]
