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, and the Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District for a rain barrel workshop at the Blue Mountain Barrel House on Thursday, May 21, at […]
Date/Time: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm Location: Virtual (Zoom) According to the Environmental Protection Agency, food is the most common material sent to landfills. More than half of greenhouse gas emissions from landfills come from wasted food. The good news? This waste can be put to better use through composting. Composting is the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
