Experience autumn on the James with the James River Association on a guided paddle in a 13-person big canoe on the tidal James River, just below Richmond's famous rapids. Take in fall colors, watch for local wildlife, and explore the area's natural and human history while paddling together. Tours last two hours, with approximately 60 […]
Upcoming paddles at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center: October: 20, 21, 26, 27 (10 AM – 12 PM) and 30 (3 – 5 PM) 🎃 Halloween Family Paddle: Saturday, Oct 31, 10 AM – 12 PM November: 5, 12, 13 (10 AM – 12 PM) $25 ( Ages 16+)· $15 (Ages 5-15) · […]
Join the James River Association for a Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) public hearing and information session on Richmond International Airport’s proposed stormwater discharge permit. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 6pm a the Henrico Theatre. Learn more about PFAS pollution and urge DEQ to strengthen protections for our waterways, […]
During visitor hours, stop by to explore the James A. Buzzard River Education Center, meet our educators, and learn how the James River Association protects the river and connects people to it through hands-on education. Take a short tour, check out the aquariums, and discover the building's sustainable features. Families can also enjoy the outdoor […]
Join the James River Association for a community tree planting at East End Branch Library on Friday, October 30. Volunteers will help plant native trees in the neighborhood surrounding the library as part of an ongoing effort to increase urban tree canopy in Richmond’s Fairmount neighborhood. This hands-on volunteer opportunity is a great way to […]
Join partners of the Middle James Riparian Consortium and representatives from Blue Ridge PRISM for a morning all about riparian buffers. Come hear from our program experts and your peers on what you might encounter on your land from planting, establishment maintenance to invasive plant identification and control. Register to save your spot - 30 spots available at each […]
Upcoming paddles at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center: October: 20, 21, 26, 27 (10 AM – 12 PM) and 30 (3 – 5 PM) 🎃 Halloween Family Paddle: Saturday, Oct 31, 10 AM – 12 PM November: 5, 12, 13 (10 AM – 12 PM) $25 ( Ages 16+)· $15 (Ages 5-15) · […]
Celebrate Halloween on the James with a family-friendly guided paddle in a 14-person big canoe on the tidal James River. Take in fall scenery, watch for local wildlife, and explore the area's natural and human history while paddling together. The tour lasts two hours, with approximately 60 to 90 minutes on the water. No paddling […]
Back by popular demand, this is a shortened version of JRA's summer 2026 Green Infrastructure and PBL course. Learn more about green building practices and tour the newly renovated East End Library landscaping project and the James A. Buzzard River Education Center. Then try your hand at building a green structure using a Chompsaw cardboard […]
Join James River Association educators for a pontoon boat ride to Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. We will disembark and take a stroll around the island searching for wildlife before returning to the boat to conduct a fish trawl survey of aquatic species in the tidal river. Learn more and book your seat.
During visitor hours, stop by to explore the James A. Buzzard River Education Center, meet our educators, and learn how the James River Association protects the river and connects people to it through hands-on education. Take a short tour, check out the aquariums, and discover the building's sustainable features. Families can also enjoy the outdoor […]
Experience autumn on the James with the James River Association on a guided paddle in a 13-person big canoe on the tidal James River, just below Richmond's famous rapids. Take in fall colors, watch for local wildlife, and explore the area's natural and human history while paddling together. Tours last two hours, with approximately 60 […]
