• 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • James River Regional Cleanup

    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!

  • Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island

    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 and Pear Street. Registration is required, please click the link below to register. Contact: Joey Shelton Email: jshelton@thejamesriver.org

  • Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event

    West End Branch Library 5420 Patterson Ave, 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 Libraries initiative. Volunteers who participate in stewardship events will have opportunities to learn about the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative, green infrastructure and stormwater best […]

  • Fall 2025 RVA Community Planting Event

    Hull Street Branch Library 1400 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA

    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.Contact: Katy Riley Email: kriley@thejamesriver.org

  • Fall 2025 RVA Community Planting Event

    Hull Street Branch Library 1400 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA

    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.Contact: Katy Riley Email: kriley@thejamesriver.org

  • Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event

    Westover Hills Branch Library 1408 Westover Hills Blvd, 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 Libraries initiative. Volunteers who participate in stewardship events will have opportunities to learn about the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative, green infrastructure and stormwater best […]