BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//James River Association - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thejamesriver.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for James River Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T120000 DTSTAMP:20251007T144111Z CREATED:20251007T142828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T144111Z UID:10000349-1761296400-1761307200@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Fall 2025 RVA Community Planting Event DESCRIPTION:The James River Association is recruiting volunteers to assist with street tree planting efforts at Hull Street Branch Library and East End Branch Library in Richmond. Registration is required. James River Association will provide all necessary tools and instruction\, but please dress to get dirty. Free lunch is also provided. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n u\n \n \n Contact: Katy Riley\nEmail: kriley@thejamesriver.org \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/fall-2025-community-planting-event/ LOCATION:Hull Street Branch Library\, 1400 Hull Street Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23224 CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Post-Community-Conservation-Volunteers.png ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T120000 DTSTAMP:20250822T173435Z CREATED:20250822T173435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T173435Z UID:10000312-1759482000-1759492800@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event DESCRIPTION:Green Infrastructure Stewards are volunteers who work alongside James River Association staff members to maintain stormwater best management practices\, including rain gardens and conservation landscaping\, installed through the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative. \nVolunteers who participate in stewardship events will have opportunities to learn about the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative\, green infrastructure and stormwater best management practices\, and stewardship skills that can be applied at home and beyond. \nSign up here! URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/green-infrastructure-stewards-volunteer-event-4/ LOCATION:West End Branch Library\, 5420 Patterson Ave\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GI-Stewards-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T200000 DTSTAMP:20251002T134327Z CREATED:20250926T155238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T134327Z UID:10000345-1759258800-1759262400@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Native Plants Workshop: Go Green\, Go Native! Hull Street Branch Library DESCRIPTION:Did you know that adding regionally native plants to your yard is one of the easiest ways to be a River Hero at home? \nJoin the James River Association for a free workshop to learn how native plants: \n\nReduce stormwater runoff leaving your property.\nProvide vital habitat for local wildlife and pollinators.\nThrive in our climate without the fuss of many non-native species.\n\nNative Plants Workshop at Hull Street Branch Library \n\nDate & Time: Tuesday\, September 30\, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Hull Street Branch Library\, 1400 Hull Street\, Richmond\, VA\nFee: FREE!\n\nLearn about the best native plants for our area\, where to source them\, and how to incorporate them into your spring planting plans. Every registration comes with a free regionally native plant courtesy of Local Ecotype Richmond Natives (LERN)! \n \n Register Now! URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/10408/ LOCATION:Hull Street Branch Library\, 1400 Hull Street Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23224 CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer,Workshops and Summits ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T120000 DTSTAMP:20250626T182856Z CREATED:20250626T182856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T182856Z UID:10000057-1758276000-1758283200@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island DESCRIPTION:Join the James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force in our ongoing habitat restoration project at Chapel Island. \nMeet in the parking lot at Great Shiplock Park at Dock and Pear Street. Registration is required\, please click the link below to register. \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n u\n \n \n Contact: Joey Shelton\nEmail: jshelton@thejamesriver.org URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/invasive-species-removal-at-chapel-island/ LOCATION:Great Shiplock Park\, 2803 Dock St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,James River Week,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Post-Invasive.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joey Shelton":MAILTO:jshelton@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T120000 DTSTAMP:20250826T115413Z CREATED:20250821T123345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T115413Z UID:10000311-1757844000-1757851200@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Litter Cleanup at Three Lakes Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for a litter cleanup at Three Lakes Nature Center on Sunday\, September 17th. Meet on the Nature Center deck where we will provide a safety orientation\, gloves\, litter grabbers\, and trash bags. Please bring your own sunscreen\, bug spray\, preferred gloves\, and water. Those under 18 must be present with a parent or guardian. \nSignup by emailing khb@henrico.gov. \n \n Email to Register! URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/jrw-three-lakes-park/ LOCATION:Three Lakes Park\, 400 Sausiluta Driver\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227 CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,James River Week,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Keep-Henrico-Beautiful.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T120000 DTSTAMP:20250811T191752Z CREATED:20250626T181818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T191752Z UID:10000055-1757754000-1757764800@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:James River Regional Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join the James River Advisory Council in cleaning up the James River and its shorelines! The cleanup is a cooperative\, regional event spanning more than 75 miles of the James River at 13 sites. Walkers\, powerboats\, paddle craft\, and hikers are all invited to participate! \n \n Learn More! URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/jrac-cleanup/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,James River Week,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Post-Trash-Cleanup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T120000 DTSTAMP:20250808T161600Z CREATED:20250808T161600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T161600Z UID:10000306-1756458000-1756468800@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event DESCRIPTION:Green Infrastructure Stewards are volunteers who work alongside James River Association staff members to maintain stormwater best management practices\, including rain gardens and conservation landscaping\, installed through the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative. \nVolunteers who participate in stewardship events will have opportunities to learn about the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative\, green infrastructure and stormwater best management practices\, and stewardship skills that can be applied at home and beyond. \nSign up here! URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/green-infrastructure-stewards-volunteer-event/ LOCATION:East End Branch Library\, 1200 N. 25th Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GI-Stewards-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T120000 DTSTAMP:20250626T182736Z CREATED:20250520T180947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T182736Z UID:10000033-1755252000-1755259200@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island DESCRIPTION:Join the James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force in our ongoing habitat restoration project at Chapel Island. \nMeet in the parking lot at Great Shiplock Park at Dock and Pear Street. Registration is required\, please click the link below to register. \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n u\n \n \n Contact: Joey Shelton\nEmail: jshelton@thejamesriver.org URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/invasive-species-removal-at-chapel-island-2/2025-08-15/ LOCATION:Great Shiplock Park\, 2803 Dock St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Post-Invasive.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joey Shelton":MAILTO:jshelton@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T223000 DTSTAMP:20250626T155433Z CREATED:20250517T130910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T155433Z UID:10000030-1754749800-1754778600@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:JamPacked Craft Beer and Music Festival DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at JamPacked! \nThe James River Association (JRA) is excited to partner with WestRock and the JamPacked Craft Beer and Music Festival in 2025! \nJRA is gathering an energetic group of volunteers to assist the JamPacked Craft Beer and Music Festival in serving beer at vendor booths in exchange for drink tickets. All volunteers (21 & over) will receive a free entry into the festival along with one drink ticket. \nRegister below to volunteer and help support clean water by serving beer! \n \n Volunteer! URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/jampacked-craft-beer-and-music-festival/ LOCATION:Brown Island\, Tredegar Street & S 5th Street\, Richmond\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebrations,Central Virginia Events,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-17-090835.png ORGANIZER;CN="Britt Kendrick":MAILTO:bkendrick@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T140000 DTSTAMP:20250722T135432Z CREATED:20250707T185102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T135432Z UID:10000061-1753522200-1753538400@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:James River Rats - Middle James River Rat Training DESCRIPTION:This training is now full – if you are interested in attending a future training session\, please fill out this form. \nThis training is for prospective new River Rats and will consist of a robust presentation on issues you may encounter carrying out independent River Rat patrols through this volunteer program. There will be time for questions and breaks. Time and weather permitting\, we will do a small mock patrol at the river—more information to follow after your registration. \n  URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/james-river-rats-middle-james-river-rat-training/ LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/JRA_RiverRats_rgb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Dunlap":MAILTO:tdunlap@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T120000 DTSTAMP:20250626T182736Z CREATED:20250520T180947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T182736Z UID:10000032-1752832800-1752840000@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island DESCRIPTION:Join the James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force in our ongoing habitat restoration project at Chapel Island. \nMeet in the parking lot at Great Shiplock Park at Dock and Pear Street. Registration is required\, please click the link below to register. \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n u\n \n \n Contact: Joey Shelton\nEmail: jshelton@thejamesriver.org URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/invasive-species-removal-at-chapel-island-2/2025-07-18/ LOCATION:Great Shiplock Park\, 2803 Dock St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Post-Invasive.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joey Shelton":MAILTO:jshelton@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T110000 DTSTAMP:20250714T183919Z CREATED:20250714T183919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T183919Z UID:10000300-1752652800-1752663600@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Living Shorelines Volunteer Event DESCRIPTION:Living shorelines are nature-based approaches for shoreline protection and are the preferred stabilization method for tidal shorelines. In addition to stabilizing shorelines\, they conserve and restore natural habitats and provide ecosystem services. \nVolunteers are needed for a living shoreline installation. Volunteers will be planting along a shoreline\, but need to be well prepared for hot weather. Please bring water and dress accordingly. \nVolunteers also need to feel comfortable handling a dibble bar (a heavy\, 10 pound rod used to insert into the ground to open a hole for a planting) and walking on uneven surfaces. Tools will be provided for volunteers\, to be used individually and not shared. We do ask that you bring your own gloves. \nPlease register for volunteer projects below and we will be in touch with further details and location/directions as the date approaches. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n u\n \n \n Contact: Ryan Walsh Email: rwalsh@thejamesriver.org \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/living-shorelines-volunteer-event/ LOCATION:Newport News CATEGORIES:Living Shorelines,Tidewater Events,Volunteer ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Walsh":MAILTO:rwalsh@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T110000 DTSTAMP:20250714T184033Z CREATED:20250714T183550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T184033Z UID:10000299-1752566400-1752577200@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Living Shorelines Volunteer Event DESCRIPTION:Living shorelines are nature-based approaches for shoreline protection and are the preferred stabilization method for tidal shorelines. In addition to stabilizing shorelines\, they conserve and restore natural habitats and provide ecosystem services. \nVolunteers are needed for a living shoreline installation. Volunteers will be planting along a shoreline\, but need to be well prepared for hot weather. Please bring water and dress accordingly. \nVolunteers also need to feel comfortable handling a dibble bar (a heavy\, 10 pound rod used to insert into the ground to open a hole for a planting) and walking on uneven surfaces. Tools will be provided for volunteers\, to be used individually and not shared. We do ask that you bring your own gloves. \nPlease register for volunteer projects below and we will be in touch with further details and location/directions as the date approaches. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n u\n \n \n Contact: Ryan Walsh Email: rwalsh@thejamesriver.org \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/volunteer-fore-shorelines/ LOCATION:Smithfield CATEGORIES:Living Shorelines,Tidewater Events,Volunteer ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Walsh":MAILTO:rwalsh@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T140000 DTSTAMP:20250626T155836Z CREATED:20250506T194716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T155836Z UID:10000006-1749816000-1749823200@thejamesriver.org SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island -June 13 DESCRIPTION:Join the James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force in our ongoing habitat restoration project at Chapel Island. \nMeet in the parking lot at Great Shiplock Park at Dock and Pear Street. Registration is required\, please click the link below to register. \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n u\n \n \n Contact: Joey Shelton Email: jshelton@thejamesriver.org URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/invasive-species-removal-at-chapel-island-june-13/ LOCATION:Great Shiplock Park\, 2803 Dock St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Post-Invasive.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joey Shelton":MAILTO:jshelton@thejamesriver.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR