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  • Teachers sitting around a table at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center.

    Green Infrastructure & Problem-Based Learning Teacher Professional Learning Workshop

    Green Infrastructure & Problem-Based Learning Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
    James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    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. Our schedule […]

  • Seasons of the James: Summer Wildlife and River Recreation

    East End Branch Library 1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    Join the James River Association at Richmond's East End Branch Library on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 11:00am for Seasons of the James: Summer Wildlife and River Recreation. Staff members will highlight flora and fauna visible along the James during the summer months, provide tips for summertime recreation on the river, and share an update […]

  • Tree Giveaway

    James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    Join us during the Third Annual James River EcoFest for a native tree giveaway. Attendees can select a regionally native tree species for their yard and receive guidance on proper planting and tree care. Trees are available on a first come, first served basis. This program is part of James River Week.

  • Tree Walk

    James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    Join a James River Association staff member for a guided walk through the grounds of the James A. Buzzard River Education Center, nearby Great Shiplock Park, and Chapel Island while learning about the benefits of trees. This program is part of the Third Annual James River EcoFest and James River Week. Registration is requested.

    Free

  • Rain Barrel Workshop

    James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    Learn how to assemble and install a rain barrel at home during this hands-on workshop at the Third Annual James River EcoFest. The registration fee is $50 and includes a 55-gallon drum and DIY rain barrel installation kit. Registration is required. This program is part of James River Week.

    $50

  • Composting Workshop

    James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    Learn about the benefits of composting, how to start composting at home, and local composting programs available in the Richmond region. This workshop is part of the Third Annual James River EcoFest and James River Week. Registration is requested.

  • Currents of History: Tim Roberts

    James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    Anthropologist and archaeologist Tim Roberts will present findings from site-specific research on the Dock Street location of the James River Association's James A. Buzzard River Education Center. The site was once part of Rocketts, one of America's busiest inland ports in the 18th and early 19th centuries. By the early 1800s, the riverfront had become […]

    $40

  • Water, Forests & Mussels: A Day with Nature at Bear Creek Lake State Park

    Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd, Cumberlandd, VA, United States

    Spend a day with conservationists exploring the connections between healthy forests, clean water, and thriving wildlife. Participants will learn about freshwater mussels and migratory fish, native plants and streamside forests, and how land restoration can help protect freshwater ecosystems. Morning activities will include educational stations focused on mussels, their life cycles, and their impact on […]

  • River Hero Homes Appreciation Event at Sneed’s Nursery

    Sneed’s Nursery 8756 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA, United States

    Sneed’s Nursery has supported the James River Association’s River Hero Homes program since the very beginning by providing members with discounts on plant purchases. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of both the James River Association and Sneed’s Nursery, our longtime partnership, and our growing community of conservationists and stewards involved in the River Hero Homes […]

    Free

  • Rain Barrel Workshop at Lower James River Education Center in Williamsburg

    Lower James River Center 1335 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 am Location: Lower James River Center, 1335 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, VA Fee: $50.00 Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at the Lower James River Education Center in Williamsburg on Saturday, September 26, at 10:00 am. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on […]

  • Backyard Buffer Workshop

    Sneed’s Nursery 8756 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA, United States

    The health of the James River begins on land, and our streamside forests are the river’s first line of defense. These essential natural areas consist of the trees, shrubs, and […]

    Free

  • Living Shoreline Collaborative’s 2026 Summit

    Jamestown 4H Educational Center 3751 4-H Club Road, Williamsburg, Virginia

    The Living Shoreline Collaborative will host its Annual Summit on October 6 at the Jamestown 4H Educational Center in Williamsburg. The theme is Advancing Living Shorelines: Science, Stewardship, and Innovation Learn about emerging science and monitoring needs across the Chesapeake Bay, and hear from coastal restoration leaders about the linkages between shoreline adaptation and innovation! […]

    $15