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  • Currents of History: Bob Deans

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

    An evening of discovery, connection, and fireworks over the James! Join us on June 13 for fireworks, cocktails, and the launch of our Currents of History lecture series, a new […]

    $76

  • Summer Camps Kick Off

    JRA camps start on June 15 and run through August 7. Half- and full-day camps are offered in Richmond, Lynchburg, Williamsburg and Hampton. Campers will paddle, fish, and uncover wildlife […]

  • Freshwater Mussels Exploration Teacher Professional Learning Workshop

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

    Take a canoe out at our Upper James River Center to explore the habitat of freshwater mussels! Work with JRA’s Education Specialist to learn more about engaging students with mussels’ […]

    Free

  • Paddling & Tidal Ecology Teacher Professional Learning Workshop

    Deep Bottom Park 9525 Deep Bottom Road, Henrico, VA

    Earn your American Canoe Association Level 1 certification, all while connecting with the ecology of the tidal James at Deep Bottom Park! Participants will learn the basics of safe paddling […]

    $250

  • Lynchburg Launch Batteau Experience Rides

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

    Climb on board The Addie Beth and the rest of the batteau fleet for a unique educational batteau 30 minute ride and tour of the James River, hosted by the James River Association. Morning rides are reserved for those ages 50+ and are pre-registration only. Afternoon rides are open to all ages. Enjoy lunch on […]

    Free

  • Batteau Festival Launch Party and Forward to Freedom Celebration

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

    Celebrate the enduring spirit of the James River and the history of our region at the 41st Launch of the Annual James River Batteau Festival. Join us for two days of festivities in Downtown Lynchburg as we honor the heritage of the river and commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of […]

  • Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event

    Ginter Park Branch Library 1200 Westbrook Avenue, 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 Public […]

  • Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island

    Great Shiplock Park 2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA, United States

    Join the James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force in our ongoing habitat restoration project at Chapel Island. Meet in the parking lot at Great Shiplock Park at Dock […]

  • Citizen Science with JRA Teacher Professional Learning Workshop

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

    Do you want students to DO science in your class? Learn how JRA collects data to inform its policy actions and programs on a series of exciting field trips. Journey […]

    $200