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  • 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 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 […]

  • Teachers sitting around a table at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center.

    Green Infrastructure & Problem-Based Learning Teacher Professional Learning Workshop

    Green Infrastructure & Problem-Based Learning Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
    James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    Work with JRA to design a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) module for your class in an exciting 3-day workshop. Take a series of field trips from the James A. Buzzard River Education Center to new green infrastructure projects across central Virginia, and design your own green building with materials and tools provided by JRA. Our schedule […]

  • Currents of History: Bob Deans

    James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    An evening of discovery, connection, and fireworks over the James! Join us on June 13 for fireworks, cocktails, and the launch of our Currents of History lecture series, a new Connect with the James program that explores the James River from its historic past to its modern renewal. Celebrate with us as we commemorate a […]

    $76

  • 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 along the James River, all while building confidence and having a blast outside this summer.

  • 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’ unique life cycle and physical adaptations with a series of fun, connected activities for all grade levels. Event located at the Upper James River Center, […]

    Free

  • 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 in flatwater environments and engage in activities to learn more about the local ecosystem. Event located at Deep Bottom Park, 9525 Deep Bottom Road, Henrico, […]

    $250

  • Lynchburg Launch Batteau Experience Rides

    Upper James River Center 150 Rocky Hill Road, Madison Heights, VA, United States

    Climb on board The Addie Beth and the rest of the batteau fleet for a unique educational batteau 30 minute ride and tour of the James River, hosted by the James River Association. Morning rides are reserved for those ages 50+ and are pre-registration only. Afternoon rides are open to all ages. Enjoy lunch on […]

    Free

  • 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 of festivities in Downtown Lynchburg as we honor the heritage of the river and commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of […]

  • Teachers sitting around a table at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center.

    Green Infrastructure & Problem-Based Learning Teacher Professional Learning Workshop

    Green Infrastructure & Problem-Based Learning Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
    James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    Work with JRA to design a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) module for your class in an exciting 3-day workshop. Take a series of field trips from the James A. Buzzard River Education Center to new green infrastructure projects across central Virginia, and design your own green building with materials and tools provided by JRA. Our schedule […]

  • Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event

    Ginter Park Branch Library 1200 Westbrook Avenue, 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 […]

  • 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. https://form.jotform.com/91265234017956

  • Citizen Science with JRA Teacher Professional Learning Workshop

    James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    Do you want students to DO science in your class? Learn how JRA collects data to inform its policy actions and programs on a series of exciting field trips. Journey on the Spirit of the James to trawl and catalog fish on the James’ bottom, become a field scientist by collecting data with our James […]

    $200