Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:30 am Location: Sneed's Nursery, 8756 W. Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA Fee: Free Join the James River Association at Sneed’s Nursery in Richmond on Saturday, September 26, at 10:30 am for a workshop about native plants. Participants will learn about the benefits of native plants, how they […]
Date & Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 11:00 am Location: Lower James River Center, 1335 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, VA Fee: Free Join the James River Association at the Lower James River Center in Williamsburg on Saturday, September 26, at 11:00 am for a workshop about native plants. Participants will learn about the benefits of […]
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 other vegetation running along the banks of our waterways. Join the James River Association on Saturday, September 26, to learn about riparian buffers and resources […]
Join conservation professionals and partners for a hands-on workshop focused on strategies for managing invasive plants in riparian buffers. Participants will learn seasonal approaches to invasive plant management through classroom […]
Join the James River Association for a two-day volunteer conservation landscaping installation at Belmont Branch Library in Richmond. Volunteers will work alongside JRA staff to help install conservation landscaping and make a lasting improvement to the library grounds. No matter your level of experience, this is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, work alongside […]
Roll up your sleeves, put on some gloves, and join the James River Association for an hour of environmental stewardship at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center on Saturday, October 3. Volunteers will assist JRA staff with stewardship activities ranging from picking up trash to conservation landscaping. The James A. Buzzard River Education Center […]
Join the Upper and Middle James Riparian Consortium for a hands-on Backyard Buffer Design Workshop in Charlottesville. This free workshop will provide practical experience with conducting a site assessment and […]
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! […]
Date & Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm Location: Cunningham Creek Winery, 3304 Ruritan Lake Rd, Palmyra, VA Fee: $50.00 Join the James River Association, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, and the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District for a rain barrel workshop at Cunningham Creek Winery on Thursday, October 8, at 6:00 […]
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm Location: Upper James River Center, 150 Rocky Hill Road, Madison Heights, VA Fee: $50.00 Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at the Upper James River Education Center in Amherst County on Tuesday, October 13, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct […]
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 pm Location: Upper James River Center, 150 Rocky Hill Road, Madison Heights, VA Fee: Free Join the James River Association at the Upper James River Center in Amherst County on Tuesday, October 13, at 7:00 am for a workshop about native plants. Participants will learn about […]
Virginia’s Buffer Summit will be held on Wednesday, October 14th, hosted by the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium in partnership with the Clinch River Soil & Water Conservation District, Crater Planning District Commission, Rappahannock River Roundtable, Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative, and the Virginia Department of Forestry at Hungry Mother State Park. The theme this […]
