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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T173000
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SUMMARY:In-Person Training: Water Quality Monitor
DESCRIPTION: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! \nNo monitoring or science background is required. We will assign volunteers to sampling teams\, and work with each volunteer to help establish a sampling schedule that fits individual schedules and availability. \nIn-Person Training: Wednesday\, April 23rd from 5:30-6:30. \nTwin River Outfitters\n640 Lowe St\, Buchanan\, VA 24066 \nRegister now!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/in-person-training-water-quality-monitor-2/
LOCATION:Twin River Outfitters\, 640 Lowe Street\, Buchanan\, VA\, 24066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upper James Region Events,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Gilbert":MAILTO:mgilbert@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20260121T164223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T164223Z
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SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVolunteers who participate in stewardship events will have opportunities to learn about the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative\, green infrastructure and stormwater best management practices\, and stewardship skills that can be applied at home and beyond. \nSign up here!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/green-infrastructure-stewards-volunteer-event-8/
LOCATION:North Avenue Branch Library\, 2901 North Avenue\, Richmond\, 23222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GI-Stewards-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20260403T192954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T193159Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Water Quality Monitor
DESCRIPTION: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! \nNo monitoring or science background is required. We will assign volunteers to sampling teams\, and work with each volunteer to help establish a sampling schedule that fits individual schedules and availability. \nVirtual Training: Wednesday\, April 29 from 5:30-6:30 for volunteers in the following locations: \n\nRichmond area sites\nWilliamsburg/James City County area sites\nCity Point (Hopewell)\nGrapevine Bridge (eastern Henrico near airport)\nOsborne Landing (eastern Henrico near Varina)\n\nRegister now!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/water-quality-monitor-training/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/April-29th-WQM-Training.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Gilbert":MAILTO:mgilbert@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20260403T193330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T193330Z
UID:10000425-1777570200-1777573800@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Water Quality Monitor
DESCRIPTION: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! \nNo monitoring or science background is required. We will assign volunteers to sampling teams\, and work with each volunteer to help establish a sampling schedule that fits individual schedules and availability. \nVirtual Training: Wednesday\, April 30th from 5:30-6:30 for volunteers in the following locations: \n\nRobious Landing (Midlothian)\nTucker Park at Maidens Crossing (Goochland)\nPublic Boat Ramp at Scottsville\nRiveredge Park (Madison Heights/Lynchburg)\nBen Salem Wayside (Lexington/Buena Vista)\nPublic Boat Ramp at Buchanan\nHowardsville Boat Ramp (Albemarle County)\nDeep Bottom Park (eastern Henrico County)\nMain Street Bridge in Farmville\n\nRegister now!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/virtual-training-water-quality-monitor/
LOCATION:virtual
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/April-30th-WQM-Training.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Gilbert":MAILTO:mgilbert@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20260402T135916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T135916Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plants Workshop at North Avenue Branch Library
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 at 7:00 pm\nLocation: North Avenue Branch Library\, 2901 North Avenue\, Richmond\, Virginia\nFee: Free \nJoin the James River Association for a native plants workshop at Richmond’s North Avenue Branch Library on Wednesday\, May 6\, at 7:00 pm. Workshop participants will learn about the benefits of native plants\, how they support local wildlife\, and where to source them. Registration for this workshop is free and each registration comes with a regionally native plant courtesy of Local Ecotype Richmond Natives (LERN). \nLearn More >
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/native-plants-workshop-at-richmond/
LOCATION:North Avenue Branch Library\, 2901 North Avenue\, Richmond\, 23222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Workshops and Summits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Post-Native-Plant-workshop.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20251209T213717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T205619Z
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island
DESCRIPTION:Join the James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force in our ongoing habitat restoration project at Chapel Island. \nMeet in the parking lot at Great Shiplock Park at Dock and Pear Street. Registration is required\, please click the link below to register. \nhttps://form.jotform.com/91265234017956
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/invasive-species-removal-at-chapel-island-7/
LOCATION:Great Shiplock Park\, 2803 Dock St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,James River Buffers Program,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Post-volunteer-Gloves.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20260331T172540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T172909Z
UID:10000420-1779300000-1779303600@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop at Lower James River Center in Williamsburg
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, May 20\, 2026 at 6:00 pm\nLocation: Lower James River Center\, 1335 Colonial Parkway\, Williamsburg\, Virginia\nFee: $50.00 \nJoin the James River Association for a rain barrel workshop at the Lower James River Center in Williamsburg on Wednesday\, May 20\, at 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum and DIY rain barrel installation kit. \n**IMPORTANT** You MUST have a vehicle capable of bringing the rain barrel(s) home with you! Dimensions of each barrel are 22.5″ x 33.5″ \nLearn More >
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop-williamsburg/
LOCATION:Lower James River Center\, 1335 Colonial Parkway\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Workshops and Summits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20260331T172708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T172708Z
UID:10000421-1779386400-1779390000@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop at Blue Mountain Barrel House in Nelson County
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Thursday\, May 21\, 2026 at 6:00 pm\nLocation: Blue Mountain Barrel House\, 495 Cooperative Way\, Arrington\, Virginia\nFee: $50.00 \nJoin 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 6:00 pm. Staff members will instruct workshop participants on how to assemble and install rain barrels at home. The registration fee for the workshop is $50 and each registration comes with a 55-gallon drum\, DIY rain barrel installation kit\, and a beverage \n**IMPORTANT** You MUST have a vehicle capable of bringing the rain barrel(s) home with you! Dimensions of each barrel are 22.5″ x 33.5″ \nLearn More >
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/rain-barrel-workshop-nelson/
LOCATION:Blue Mountain Barrel House\, 495 Cooperative Way\, Arrington\, 22922\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Workshops and Summits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Post-Rain-Barrel-workshop-3.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20260121T165607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165607Z
UID:10000377-1780045200-1780056000@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVolunteers who participate in stewardship events will have opportunities to learn about the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative\, green infrastructure and stormwater best management practices\, and stewardship skills that can be applied at home and beyond. \nSign up here!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/green-infrastructure-stewards-volunteer-event-9/
LOCATION:West End Branch Library\, 5420 Patterson Ave\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GI-Stewards-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20260317T184251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T184251Z
UID:10000399-1781082000-1781107200@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure & Problem-Based Learning Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur schedule changes daily\, but we will start each day at 9am at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center located at 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nEvent Dates:\nElementary School Program: June 10-12\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm\nMiddle School Program: June 24-26\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm\nHigh School Program: July 15-17\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm \nThanks to grant funding\, the cost of this program is reduced to $30 per participant. Teachers will receive classroom materials valued at $250 as part of their registration. \nRegister now! \n 
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/professional-learning-workshop/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Education Program,Workshops and Summits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Post-Summer-2026-Teacher-Events.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20251209T213804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T205614Z
UID:10000371-1781258400-1781265600@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island
DESCRIPTION:Join the James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force in our ongoing habitat restoration project at Chapel Island. \nMeet in the parking lot at Great Shiplock Park at Dock and Pear Street. Registration is required\, please click the link below to register. \nhttps://form.jotform.com/91265234017956
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/invasive-species-removal-at-chapel-island-8/
LOCATION:Great Shiplock Park\, 2803 Dock St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,James River Buffers Program,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Post-volunteer-Gloves.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260405T025438
CREATED:20260218T151832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151832Z
UID:10000388-1781481600-1781567999@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Summer Camps Kick Off
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/summer-camps-kick-off/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Education Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/7684542260530234002-e1771427680247.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025439
CREATED:20260317T192306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T192327Z
UID:10000402-1781613000-1781623800@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Freshwater Mussels Exploration Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent located at the Upper James River Center\, 150 Rocky Hill Road\, Madison Heights\, VA 24572. \nEvent Date:\nJune 16\, 2026; 12:30pm – 3:30pm \nThanks to grant funding\, the cost of this program is reduced to $30 per participant. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/2026-professional-learning-workshops/
LOCATION:Upper James River Center\, 150 Rocky Hill Road\, Madison Heights\, VA\, 24572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Program,Upper James Region Events,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025439
CREATED:20260317T193240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T193240Z
UID:10000403-1781613000-1781623800@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Paddling & Tidal Ecology Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent located at Deep Bottom Park\, 9525 Deep Bottom Road\, Henrico\, VA 23231. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/paddling-tidal-ecology-teacher-professional-learning-workshop/
LOCATION:Deep Bottom Park\, 9525 Deep Bottom Road\, Henrico\, VA\, 23231
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Education Program,Workshops and Summits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Post-Summer-2026-Teacher-Events-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025439
CREATED:20260317T184251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T184251Z
UID:10000400-1782291600-1782316800@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure & Problem-Based Learning Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur schedule changes daily\, but we will start each day at 9am at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center located at 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nEvent Dates:\nElementary School Program: June 10-12\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm\nMiddle School Program: June 24-26\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm\nHigh School Program: July 15-17\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm \nThanks to grant funding\, the cost of this program is reduced to $30 per participant. Teachers will receive classroom materials valued at $250 as part of their registration. \nRegister now! \n 
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/professional-learning-workshop/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Education Program,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025439
CREATED:20260121T165951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165951Z
UID:10000378-1782464400-1782475200@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nVolunteers who participate in stewardship events will have opportunities to learn about the Greening Richmond Public Libraries initiative\, green infrastructure and stormwater best management practices\, and stewardship skills that can be applied at home and beyond. \nSign up here!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/green-infrastructure-stewards-volunteer-event-10/
LOCATION:Ginter Park Branch Library\, 1200 Westbrook Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GI-Stewards-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025439
CREATED:20260317T193910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T193910Z
UID:10000404-1783414800-1783440000@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Citizen Science with JRA Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 RiverWatch program\, and conduct field research of invasive species in Richmond’s parks! Participants will design a data-driven lab of their chosen topic to use in their classes this school year. \nEvent will be hosted at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center located at 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA 23223Event Date: \nJuly 7-9\, 2026\, 9am – 4pm \n$200 per participant \nRegister Now!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/citizen-science-with-jra-teacher-professional-learning-workshop/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Education Program,Workshops and Summits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thejamesriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Post-Summer-2026-Teacher-Events-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T025439
CREATED:20260317T184251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T184251Z
UID:10000401-1784106000-1784131200@thejamesriver.org
SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure & Problem-Based Learning Teacher Professional Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur schedule changes daily\, but we will start each day at 9am at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center located at 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nEvent Dates:\nElementary School Program: June 10-12\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm\nMiddle School Program: June 24-26\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm\nHigh School Program: July 15-17\, 2026; 9 am – 4 pm \nThanks to grant funding\, the cost of this program is reduced to $30 per participant. Teachers will receive classroom materials valued at $250 as part of their registration. \nRegister now! \n 
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/professional-learning-workshop/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Education Program,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Scott Stone":MAILTO:mscott@thejamesriver.org
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