James River Week
September 13th – 20st, 2025
James River Week is a week-long celebration of Virginia’s most incredible natural asset!
This week is the culmination of many like-minded groups coming together to offer recreational, environmental, and educational activities along the James River. James River Week not only encourages participants to enjoy the river’s many benefits but also raises awareness of the critical issues it faces. Whether you’re volunteering, embarking on a sturgeon-watching trip, participating in story time, or attending a festival, we encourage you to spend time this week connecting with the James and fellow river enthusiasts.
2025 James River Week Programing
James River Association’s EcoFest
James A. Buzzard River Education Center 2825 Dock Street, Richmond, VA, United StatesJames River Eco Fest is back for 2025! Join us for a day of environmental celebration and education. Enjoy free paddle tours, explore educational booths from partner organizations and environmentally […]
Sturgeon Watching Trips
Osborne Park and Boat Landing 9530 Osborne Turnpike, Richmond, VAThe Great Return of the Atlantic Sturgeon – Registration opens August 1, 2025. Celebrate James River Week and the Great Return of the Atlantic Sturgeon with the James River Association! […]
James River Regional Cleanup
Join the James River Advisory Council in cleaning up the James River and its shorelines! The cleanup is a cooperative, regional event spanning more than 75 miles of the James […]
Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island
Great Shiplock Park 2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA, United StatesJoin 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 […]