In anticipation of the 40th Annual Batteau Festival, join the James River Association for free public batteau rides! Climb on board for a unique educational batteau 30-minute ride and tour of the James River, then enjoy lunch on your own at the food truck on site. Meet at JRA's Upper James River Center at Riveredge […]
Celebrate Virginia's heritage, history and waterways at the 40th Annual Batteau Festival! Join the festival kickoff on Lynchburg on Friday June 13 and Saturday June 14 as the batteaus launch from Percival's Island for their eight-day journey along the James River. Festivities include: 🪕 Friday bluegrass concert with Holy River and the Hackensaw Boys 🛶 […]
Join the JRA program or education staff for a new ‘Science on a Saturday’ experience on our 40-foot educational pontoon boat, the Spirit of the James! Each trip will feature a different in-depth ‘science lesson’ sharing the current health of our river, how our work impacts the river and what you can do yourself to […]
Join the staff of JRA and Artspace for a brand new experience on our educational pontoon boat, the Spirit of the James, and spend a couple hours sketching the James just down river of Richmond in Hopewell. Art Journaling is a journey of its own. We are going to explore a section of the James […]
Join the James River Association for a guided tour of Powhatan Creek by kayak. Participants will launch from James City County Marina and learn about the natural and historic resources of Powhatan Creek and the James River. Kayaks, paddles, and personal flotation devices will be provided by James City County. Demand is high, and these […]
Join the James River Association for a guided tour of Powhatan Creek by kayak. Participants will launch from James City County Marina and learn about the natural and historic resources […]
Join the staff of JRA and Artspace for a brand new experience on our educational pontoon boat, the Spirit of the James, and spend a couple hours sketching the James […]
Join the James River Association for a guided tour of Powhatan Creek by kayak. Participants will launch from James City County Marina and learn about the natural and historic resources […]
The Rivers & Roads Fishing Tournament kicks off the morning of Friday, September 12th and continues through Saturday, September 13th, ending with an exciting award ceremony at the Marina. With a $15,000 grand prize on the line, anglers from near and far will test their skills on Hopewell’s waters. Whether you're on the boat or […]
Join RVA Paddlesports as they offer a variety of free paddling experiences appropriate for all ages and skill levels, to increase diversity in the sport, and to promote inclusivity in the paddlesports community here in Richmond. Try a kayak, stand up paddleboard, or raft at these events. Paddling equipment and safety gear will be provided […]
