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Top 45 Camping locations in the James River Watershed
2021 marks the 45th anniversary of the James River Association! To commemorate this anniversary we are revisiting our ‘Top 40’ lists we shared back in 2016, celebrating some of the awesome experiences the James River watershed has to offer. We have updated the...
James River Rx – Reciprocity: A Key Part of the Ecotherapy Equation
The James River and its forested banks are one of the most healing spaces that I know. There is a ton of science to back up why our riparian areas are so good at this, but based on the increase in visits to many of our riverside parks over the past year, we obviously...
Poetry in Nature
In honor of National Poetry Month, we’ll be celebrating the power of poetry and its ability to profoundly connect us with nature - and each other - by highlighting a nature themed poem every Monday. To quote Lucille Clifton, “I think that we’re beginning to remember...
Press Release: JRA Receives New Hybrid Learning Grant from National Park Foundation
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 22, 2021 CONTACT:Erin Hillert Marketing & Communications Manager James River Association608.239.2644 ehillert@thejamesriver.org Alanna SobelNational Park Foundation202-796-2538asobel@nationalparks.orgJames River...
James River Buffers: Meet Sarah Coffey
Want to install a forested buffer in the upper James region? Meet Sarah Coffey. Are you a landowner interested in establishing a forested buffer at no cost to you? Do you live in the upper James River watershed, including parts of Rockbridge, Alleghany, Bath,...
Restoring Chapel Island: Uncovering History and Restoring Habitat along the James River
What is Chapel Island? Chapel Island is an 11 acre hidden gem of the James River Park System! It is located on the north bank, below the fall line of the James River and east of downtown Richmond. Chapel Island has had a variety of uses over the years; an actual...
JRA’s Kids in Kayaks Program Establishes a Lifelong Love for our Waterways
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 19, 2021 CONTACT:Erin HillertMarketing & Communications ManagerJames River Associationehillert@thejamesriver.org608.239.2644‘Kids in Kayaks’ Program Establishes a Lifelong Love for our Waterways The James River...
Free Field Day
May 13, 2021 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Cumberland County, VA Are you interested in managing invasive species, making your pastures flourish, planting native hardwood trees, clearing up your pond, improving wildlife habitat on your farm? Join the James River...
From the Marsh: Springtime Animals
Welcome back to the marsh! As the chill of winter departs, many of our familiar plants and animals are beginning to return, ready to become active again during the warm weather. Today, we will discuss several animals that you can expect to see in marshes this spring....
Spring planting season is underway!
by Deya Ramsden, Virginia Department of Forestry’s Middle James River Forest Watershed Project Coordinator Through the Va. Department of Forestry we planted a variety of buffers this Spring ranging from a small residential plot less than an acre in size to ten acres...
