• 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 […]

  • Rain Barrel Workshop at Lower James River Center in Williamsburg

    Lower James River Center 1335 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, VA, United States

    Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm Location: Lower James River Center, 1335 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia Fee: $50.00 Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at […]

  • Rain Barrel Workshop at Blue Mountain Barrel House in Nelson County

    Blue Mountain Barrel House 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, United States

    Date & Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm Location: Blue Mountain Barrel House, 495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, Virginia Fee: $50.00 Join the James River Association, the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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’ […]

    $30
  • 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
  • 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 […]