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SUMMARY:Citizen Science with JRA Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you want students to DO science in your class? Learn how JRA collects data to inform its policy actions and programs on a series of exciting field trips. Journey on the Spirit of the James to trawl and catalog fish on the James’ bottom\, become a field scientist by collecting data with our James RiverWatch program\, and conduct field research of invasive species in Richmond’s parks! Participants will design a data-driven lab of their chosen topic to use in their classes this school year. \nEvent will be hosted at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center located at 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA 23223Event Date: \nJuly 7-9\, 2026\, 9am – 4pm \n$200 per participant \nRegister Now!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/citizen-science-with-jra-teacher-professional-learning-workshop/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Education Program,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
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SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure & Problem-Based Learning Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Work with JRA to design a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) module for your class in an exciting 3-day workshop. Take a series of field trips from the James A. Buzzard River Education Center to new green infrastructure projects across central Virginia\, and design your own green building with materials and tools provided by JRA. \nOur schedule changes daily\, but we will start each day at 9am at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center located at 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nEvent Dates:\nElementary School Program: June 10-12\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm\nMiddle School Program: June 24-26\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm\nHigh School Program: July 15-17\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm \nThanks to grant funding\, the cost of this program is reduced to $30 per participant. Teachers will receive classroom materials valued at $250 as part of their registration. \nRegister now! \n 
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/professional-learning-workshop/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Education Program,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
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SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThen try your hand at building a green structure using a Chompsaw cardboard cutting tool. All participants receive a Chompsaw valued at $299 as part of their registration\, and lunch is included. Registration is $10.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/green-infrastructure-professional-learning-workshop-2/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Education Program,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
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SUMMARY:Geology of the James Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants will receive a custom map and a rock sample kit featuring real rocks and fossils from the banks of the James River. This professional development session is free to attend.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/geology-of-the-james-professional-learning-workshop/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Education Program,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
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SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThen try your hand at building a green structure using a Chompsaw cardboard cutting tool. All participants receive a Chompsaw valued at $299 as part of their registration\, and lunch is included. \nRegistration is $10.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/green-infrastructure-professional-learning-workshop/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Education Program,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
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SUMMARY:Data Science for Elementary School Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis virtual professional development session is free to attend.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/data-science-for-elementary-school/
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