Student of the the James
Adventures of a lifetime!
Our Education program connects youth with river-based learning experiences that inspire confidence, ecological understanding, nature appreciation, and conservation action. The James River Association provides interdisciplinary learning experiences that are correlated to the Virginia Standards of Learning. Activities are field-based and use the context of the James River to bring complex concepts to life.
We engage students through hands-on experience and student-directed investigations enhanced by technology and real-world applications. We are committed to providing a safe place for all students to learn and grow no matter their background experience or knowledge.
Did you know?
We also offer continuing education classes for teachers and workshops and educational events for adults. Contact Nat Draper for more information.
Our Education Programs are Watershed-Wide
Richmond Area Programs
Lower Education Programs
Upper Education Programs
Stewardship Action Projects
Paint Out Pollution is a project that increases public awareness of stormwater pollution and celebrates the native plant and animal species that call the James River home through storm drain art. Several local artists have created artwork of native plant and animal species that were converted to stencils.
“What a Healthy River Means to Me” Poster Contest
The results are in from the seventh annual “What a Healthy River Means to Me” poster contest. Middle school students in the City of Richmond, City of Lynchburg, Goochland, Hanover County, James City County, Henrico County, Charles City County and Chesterfield that are situated within five miles of the James River, or have participated in our education programs were invited to illustrate “What a Healthy River Means to Me”.
This year we had 100 students submit entries that depicted what a healthy river means to them. View the top ten entries.
Nat Draper
Director of Education
Email: ndraper@thejamesriver.org
Phone: 804.788.8811, ext 160
Matt Scott
Senior Education Manager
Email: mscott@thejamesriver.org
