Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm Location: Cunningham Creek Winery, 3304 Ruritan Lake Rd, Palmyra, VAFee: $50.00 Join the James River Association, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, and the […]
Join the State of the James team to be among the first to explore the new numbers and key conclusions from the latest edition of the State of the James report! We're kicking off our teacher-focused webinar series with a session tailored for elementary school educators. Discover the updated data on the health of the […]
Continue your professional development with the State of the James team as we release the latest edition of our report! This session is designed for middle school educators and will dive deep into one of the biggest challenges facing the James River: runoff pollution. The new State of the James report provides updated numbers and […]
The Science and Policy of Migratory Fish Recovery Join the State of the James team for the final session in our teacher series, focusing on a critical indicator of river health: our migratory fish. This webinar is tailored for High School educators and will provide the context, data, and policy challenges surrounding species like the […]
Date & Time: Saturday, November 1, 2024 at 10:00amLocation: East End Branch Library, 1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond, VirginiaFee: $50.00 Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at Richmond’s East End Branch Library on Saturday, November 1, at 10:00 am. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at […]
Did you know that adding regionally native plants to your yard is one of the easiest ways to be a River Hero at home? Join the James River Association for a free workshop to learn how native plants: Reduce stormwater runoff leaving your property. Provide vital habitat for local wildlife and pollinators. Thrive in our […]
Watercolors by the James is back for 2026! Spending time in nature, especially near water, offers great benefits to our emotional, mental, and physical well being. Take care of yourself and join James River Association staff members to learn about the river and become a better steward of our natural resources. Join JRA Restoration Director […]
Join us for a workshop at the East End Branch Library in Richmond. Join the James River Association to learn about flora and fauna found along the James River. Staff members will highlight plants and animals visible along the James during the summer months and share an update on the river's health. Conservation tips that […]
This year’s Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week (RISAW) kicks off at Pony Pasture on Sunday, February 22 and events continue through Saturday, February 28. Note that all volunteer events require advance registration through CFEngage. It will offer a variety of volunteer, educational, social, and recreational events for Richmonders to get involved in protecting our parks […]
Invasive species threaten the James River from every angle, but some of the most significant impacts are hidden underwater. Join the James River Association and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for an insightful conversation on the rise of blue and flathead catfish. We’ll explore how these species have thrived in our watershed and what […]
The River Rats program engages volunteers to patrol the James and its tributaries and report their sightings to us through the RiverRat portal, only accessible to RiverRats. Whether by walking a neighborhood stream, kayaking a local river, or boating the wide reaches of the lower James, RiverRats will document potential pollution sources and their effects […]
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm Location: Petersburg Public Library, 201 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, Virginia Fee: Free to Residents of the City of Petersburg Join the James River Association […]
