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SUMMARY:Seasons of the James Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop at the East End Branch Library in Richmond. \nJoin 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 participants can implement at home will also be shared. \nRegistration is not required. \n 
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/seasons-of-the-james-workshop/
LOCATION:East End Branch Library\, 1200 N. 25th Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T120000
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CREATED:20251209T213525Z
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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-4/
LOCATION:Great Shiplock Park\, 2803 Dock St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,James River Buffers Program,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T123000
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CREATED:20260212T182513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T182623Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Trash Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a trash cleanup in Amherst\, Virginia! \nThe James River Association is hosting two Community Trash Clean Up Events in Amherst County as part of the Greening Amherst Public Libraries Initiative. Two separate volunteer events will be held at Amherst County Public Library and Madison Heights Public Library. \nVolunteers are encouraged to bring gloves. All other necessary materials will be provided by the James River Association. Please contact Rob Campbell at rcampbell@thejamesriver.org if you have questions. \nRegister: https://form.jotform.com/253436693824971
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/volunteer-trash-cleanup/
LOCATION:Amherst County Public Library\, 382 South Main Street\, Amherst\, VA\, 24521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conservation,Upper James Region Events,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rob Campbell":MAILTO:rcampbell@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000
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CREATED:20260213T191952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T192705Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt will offer a variety of volunteer\, educational\, social\, and recreational events for Richmonders to get involved in protecting our parks from invasive species. \nHosted by the James River Park System Invasive Plant Task Force and park system staff\, this fourth annual RISAW (inspired by previous participation in National Invasive Species Awareness Week)\, also marks the 11th anniversary of the founding of the task force. \nLearn More >>
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/2025-risaw/
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer,Workshops and Summits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
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SUMMARY:Below the Surface: Invasive Catfish in the James River
DESCRIPTION: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 their rapid expansion means for the health of our native fish and the future of the river ecosystem. \nHeld in coordination with Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week (RISAW)\, this program offers two ways to join: \n\n\nIn-Person: Join us at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center in Richmond. \n\n\nVirtually: Participate from home via Zoom. \n\n\nRegistration is required. Please complete the form below to secure your spot and receive the meeting link if attending virtually. \nSign up here!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/below-the-surface/
LOCATION:James A. Buzzard River Education Center\, 2825 Dock Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Central Virginia Events,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Dunlap":MAILTO:tdunlap@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
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CREATED:20260121T161949Z
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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-6/
LOCATION:Hull Street Branch Library\, 1400 Hull Street Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23224
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia Events,Community Conservation,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katy Riley":MAILTO:kriley@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
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SUMMARY:Live Stakes Collection Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION:Partners of the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium are focused on restoring riparian forest buffers across the Upper and Middle James River watershed. Some streambanks face more erosion than others. Live staking is a low-cost\, low-engineering strategy that can be a tool in stabilizing streambanks. \nWe will be harvesting and collecting live stakes in multiple locations throughout Albemarle County. More information will be provided to those who sign up! Locations and times are subject to change. \nAll tools and instructions will be provided\, and you will be working alongside a collection lead. All ages are welcome\, but youth under age 18 should have a parent or guardian present\, and participants will need to be comfortable being outside for several hours\, traversing uneven ground\, and handling a good amount of walking. \nSign up here!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/live-stakes-collection-event/
LOCATION:Free Union
CATEGORIES:James River Buffers Program,Upper James Region Events,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Bennett":MAILTO:jbennett@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151519Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camps - Early Bird Pricing Ends
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for JRA Summer Camps – offered in Richmond\, Lynchburg\, Williamsburg and Hampton. Use code EarlyBird26 at checkout for 20% off of your registration. Code valid through the end of February.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/summer-camps-early-bird-pricing-ends/
CATEGORIES:Education Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T133000
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SUMMARY:River Rat Training 2026
DESCRIPTION:The River Rats program engages volunteers to patrol the James and its tributaries and report their sightings to us through the RiverRat portal\, only accessible to RiverRats. Whether by walking a neighborhood stream\, kayaking a local river\, or boating the wide reaches of the lower James\, RiverRats will document potential pollution sources and their effects while also reporting natural patterns in river hydrology and wildlife sightings. \nExtensive training and support will be provided by the James River Association. These training sessions give future River Rats information and resources about what to look out for while on patrols. \nCoffee and snacks will be provided \nSaturday\, February 28th\n9:30AM – 1:30PM\nJRA’s Williamsburg Office at Neck of Land\,\n1335 Colonial Nat’l Historical Pkwy\, Williamsburg\, VA 23185 \nThis training is for new River Rats and will consist of a robust presentation on issues you may encounter while carrying out independent River Rat patrols through this volunteer program. We will take breaks for snacks\, questions\, and the like. Time and weather permitting\, we will do a small mock patrol at the river. More information to follow after your registration. \nThis training is now full. If you are interested in joining us for a future training sign up here.
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/riverrat-training-2026/
LOCATION:JRA’s Williamsburg Office at Neck of Land\, 1335 Colonial Nat'l Historical Pkwy\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185
CATEGORIES:Tidewater Events,Volunteer,Workshops and Summits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Dunlap":MAILTO:tdunlap@thejamesriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
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SUMMARY:Live Stakes Collection Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION:Partners of the Upper & Middle James Riparian Consortium are focused on restoring riparian forest buffers across the Upper and Middle James River watershed. Some streambanks face more erosion than others. Live staking is a low-cost\, low-engineering strategy that can be a tool in stabilizing streambanks. \nWe will be harvesting and collecting live stakes in multiple locations throughout Albemarle County. More information will be provided to those who sign up! Locations and times are subject to change. \nAll tools and instructions will be provided\, and you will be working alongside a collection lead. All ages are welcome\, but youth under age 18 should have a parent or guardian present\, and participants will need to be comfortable being outside for several hours\, traversing uneven ground\, and handling a good amount of walking. \nSign up here!
URL:https://thejamesriver.org/event/live-stakes-collection-volunteer-event/
LOCATION:Free Union
CATEGORIES:James River Buffers Program,Upper James Region Events,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Bennett":MAILTO:jbennett@thejamesriver.org
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