• James River Rats – Middle James River Rat Training

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

    This training is now full - if you are interested in attending a future training session, please fill out this form. This training is for prospective new River Rats and […]

  • Rain Barrel Workshop at Petersburg Public Library

    Petersburg Public Library 201 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, VA

    Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at the Petersburg Public Library on Tuesday, August 5, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how […]

  • Native Plant Workshop at Petersburg Public Library

    Petersburg Public Library 201 W. Washington Street, Petersburg, VA

    Join the James River Association at Petersburg Public Library on Tuesday, August 5, at 7:00 pm for a workshop about native plants. Participants will learn about the benefits of native […]

  • JamPacked Craft Beer and Music Festival

    Brown Island Tredegar Street & S 5th Street, Richmond, United States

    Volunteer at JamPacked! The James River Association (JRA) is excited to partner with WestRock and the JamPacked Craft Beer and Music Festival in 2025! JRA is gathering an energetic group […]

  • Explore Powhatan Creek by Kayak

    James City County Marina 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA

    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 […]

  • Sketching Cruise

    Jordan Point Marina 101 Jordan Point Road, Hopewell, Hopewell, United States

    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 […]

    $35
  • Explore Powhatan Creek by Kayak

    James City County Marina 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA

    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 […]

  • Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event

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

    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 […]

  • Toddler Time: Exploring the James River at Maymont

    Maymont Foundation The Robins Nature Center 2201 Shields Lake Dr, Richmond, VA 23220, Richmond, VA, United States

    Connect with nature and history at Maymont. Your child will meet animals, make crafts, sing songs and learn stories, all while playing and exploring with Maymont’s educators. Your toddler might even make a few new friends! For ages 18 months to 4 years; adult must accompany child. $15 per child/adult pair

    $15