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  • Green Infrastructure Stewards Volunteer Event

    Broad Rock Branch Library 4820 Old Warwick Rd, 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 […]

  • River View Yoga

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

    Join us for a slow flow yoga class with a stunning view of the James River, held inside the James A. Buzzard River Education Center building in Richmond. Led by Katie Bosch, TAOU Co-Founder, this all-levels class offers a chance to move at an easy pace, breathe deeply, and unwind. We’ll end with a sound […]

  • Author Talk: Gregory Wilson on the Kepone Disaster Legacy

    Library of Virginia 800 E Broad Street, Richmond, United States

    December 1975 marked a dark turning point for our waterways when the James River was closed due to Kepone pesticide contamination. Five decades later, how has the river recovered, and what lessons remain? Join us for a free talk by Gregory Wilson, Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Akron, as he discusses his book, […]

  • Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade

    The Maritime Center 710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA, United States

    Join the James River Association in celebrating the holiday season at the 2025 Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade! We are thrilled to announce that our very own floating classroom, The Longview—a classic 50-foot Chesapeake Deadrise—will be decked out in lights and joining the flotilla along the Hampton River. Come wave to our crew and enjoy […]

  • 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 […]

  • Watercolors by the James

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

    Watercolors by the James is back for 2026! Spending time in nature, especially near water, offers great benefits to our emotional, mental, and physical well being. Take care of yourself and join James River Association staff members to learn about the river and become a better steward of our natural resources. Join JRA Restoration Director […]

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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 […]

  • Seasons of the James Workshop

    East End Branch Library 1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    Join us for a workshop at the East End Branch Library in Richmond. Join the James River Association to learn about flora and fauna found along the James River. Staff members will highlight plants and animals visible along the James during the summer months and share an update on the river's health. Conservation tips that […]

  • 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 […]

  • Volunteer Trash Cleanup

    Amherst County Public Library 382 South Main Street, Amherst, VA, United States

    Join us for a trash cleanup in Amherst, Virginia! The James River Association is hosting two Community Trash Clean Up Events in Amherst County as part of the Greening Amherst […]

  • 2025 Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week

    This year’s Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week (RISAW) kicks off at Pony Pasture on Sunday, February 22 and events continue through Saturday, February 28. Note that all volunteer events require advance registration through CFEngage. It will offer a variety of volunteer, educational, social, and recreational events for Richmonders to get involved in protecting our parks […]

  • Below the Surface: Invasive Catfish in the James River

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

    Invasive species threaten the James River from every angle, but some of the most significant impacts are hidden underwater. Join the James River Association and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for an insightful conversation on the rise of blue and flathead catfish. We’ll explore how these species have thrived in our watershed and what […]