Community Tree Planting at East End Branch Library
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 […]
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 […]
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) · […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Wild Ones Greater Lynchburg Area Chapter and community partners for an evening with New York Times bestselling author and Homegrown National Park co-founder Doug Tallamy. Tallamy will speak in […]
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/261816806872062
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, November 7. 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 James River Association at East End Branch Library for Seasons of the James: Fall. Learn about flora and fauna found along the James River, including plants and animals visible during the fall months, and hear an update on the river's health. Participants can also take home a free tree in celebration of Richmond […]
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 […]
Join the James River Association for a community tree planting at East End Branch Library on Friday, November 13. Volunteers will help plant native trees in the neighborhood surrounding the […]