• Free Public Batteau Rides – Batteau Festival

    Upper James River Center 150 Rocky Hill Road, Madison Heights, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • 40th Annual Batteau Fest

    Percival's Island 1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, United States

    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 🛶 […]

  • Amherst County Public Libraries Meeting

    Madison Heights Public Library 200 River James Shopping Center, Madison Heights, VA

    In an effort to increase public awareness of stormwater runoff and reduce it, the James River Association is working alongside Amherst County and Amherst County Public Library to create green infrastructure sites plans for library branches in the county.  Join the Greening Amherst County Public Libraries team  to get involved!Contact: Katy Riley Email: kriley@thejamesriver.org

  • Amherst County Public Libraries Meeting

    Amherst County Public Library 382 South Main Street, Amherst, VA, United States

    In an effort to increase public awareness of stormwater runoff and reduce it, the James River Association is working alongside Amherst County and Amherst County Public Library to create green infrastructure sites plans for library branches in the county.  Join the Greening Amherst County Public Libraries team  to get involved!Contact: Katy Riley Email: kriley@thejamesriver.org