Our Riparian Stewards are the frontline of defense for the James River. At this event, we will be working directly within a young streamside forest to ensure these native trees thrive. Activities typically include: Managing invasive species that compete with native seedlings. Adjusting tree shelters and stakes to support growth. Monitoring the health of the […]
Join the Flying Squirrels for Earth Day FUNN, including a refreshed version of the River City identity. Fans will have the opportunity to bid on game-worn River City jerseys to benefit the James River Association. Gates: 5:30pm | First pitch: 7:05pm Purchase your ticket through this link and a portion of proceeds will be donated […]
Volunteers are needed to help us track the health of the James by collecting water samples every Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day for our James River Watch Conditions Map! No monitoring or science background is required. We will assign volunteers to sampling teams, and work with each volunteer to help establish a sampling […]
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 […]
Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about two exciting opportunities for teens: James River Expeditions and Future Leaders of Our Waters (FLOW). These programs help students build skills, confidence, and a deeper connection to the James River. James River Expeditions A five-day, four-night paddling and camping experience for students ages 14–18. […]
Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about two exciting opportunities for teens: James River Expeditions and Future Leaders of Our Waters (FLOW). These programs help students build skills, confidence, and a deeper connection to the James River. James River Expeditions A five-day, four-night paddling and camping experience for students ages 14–18. […]
Volunteers are needed to help us track the health of the James by collecting water samples every Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day for our James River Watch Conditions Map! No monitoring or science background is required. We will assign volunteers to sampling teams, and work with each volunteer to help establish a sampling […]
Volunteers are needed to help us track the health of the James by collecting water samples every Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day for our James River Watch Conditions Map! No monitoring or science background is required. We will assign volunteers to sampling teams, and work with each volunteer to help establish a sampling […]
Partners including the James River Association (JRA), James River Park System (JRPS), Resource Environmental Solutions (RES), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), Virginia Native Fish Coalition, and Virginia Outside – will host a celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ancarrow’s Landing. No registration required and open to […]
Date & Time: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm Location: Hopewell Community Center, 100 W City Point Rd, Hopewell, Virginia Fee: Free to Hopewell residents Join the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at the Hopewell Community Center on Thursday, May 14, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble […]
