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Plant Native and Install a Rain Barrel at Home this Spring
Springtime is here and the James River Association is offering FREE native plants and rain barrel workshops to City of Petersburg residents. These workshops are intended to educate residents and empower them to implement river-friendly conservation practices at home....
Learn About the James and Ways You Can Improve its Health this Spring!
This spring, the James River Association is offering educational programs that build awareness of the health of the James River and ways residents of its watershed can take action to improve its health at home and in their communities. Join us in-person at the James...
Support a Healthy James: Plant Native This Spring!
Springtime is upon us and April is Native Plant Month in Virginia! Adding regionally native plants to gardens and landscapes in your yard is an easy river-friendly conservation practice that can be implemented at home. Regionally native plants incorporated into rain...
Top Seven Reasons to join the James River Leadership Expedition
Summer is just around the corner! It’s once again time to start making plans for what to do with all that free time. Have you considered spending 5 days adventuring and camping on the James River in canoes? In case you needed another reason to consider joining JRLE,...
Conserve Water at Home Using a Rain Barrel – Spring 2025
Rain barrels are an easy and economical way to water plants and reduce stormwater runoff at home. Did you know that a single rain barrel can harvest hundreds, even thousands of gallons of rainwater annually? That’s A LOT of water conserved! They can save residents...
Wintertime Blues? You Can Start Gardening Earlier Than You Think!
The days may still be short and the air unwaveringly chilly, but you can start prepping for the next gardening season (and even begin planting!) sooner than you think. Prep Tasks: Turn your compost. Be sure to look out for any animals that may have turned your compost...
Press Statement: Virginia House and Senate Adopt Budget Proposals
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 7, 2025 CONTACT:Linnea BennettDirector of Marketing and Communications(410) 212-3819lbennett@thejamesriver.orgVirginia House and Senate Adopt Budget Proposals RICHMOND, VA – On Thursday, February 6, the Virginia House and...
2025-2026 James River Leadership Expeditions application period is open!
The James River Leadership Expeditions (JRLE) is a year-long program for high school students passionate about the environment. It equips them with leadership skills, environmental knowledge, and a network of peers and professionals. Through immersive experiences,...
Living Shoreline Collaborative General Meeting: Join Us!
Mark your calendars for an inspiring event to start the year off strong! The Living Shoreline Collaborative (LSC) is hosting the first General Meeting of 2020, and we’re thrilled to invite all members of the community—especially those who have yet to engage with our...
Press Release LCS Education Foundation Receives 70k
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 22, 2025 CONTACT:Lynchburg City SchoolsAustin Journey(434) 515-5068journeyat@lcsedu.net Lynchburg City Schools Education FoundationDawn Wise434-515-5081wisedf@lcsedu.net James River AssociationCharles Johnson...
