by jravirginia | Jun 25, 2025 | News, River Hero Home |
Summertime is here and the James River Association is offering FREE rain barrel and native plants workshops to City of Petersburg residents. These workshops are intended to educate residents about stormwater management and empower them to implement river-friendly...
by jravirginia | Feb 28, 2025 | News, River Hero Home |
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...
by Jordan Cramer | Feb 18, 2025 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
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...
by jravirginia | Jan 15, 2025 | Community Conservation, News, Press Release |
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 CONTACT: Linnea BennettDirector of Marketing & CommunicationsJames River Association(804) 215-6142lbennett@thejamesriver.org Green Infrastructure Projects Expanding to Two More Richmond Public...
by jravirginia | Jan 7, 2025 | Community Conservation, Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
It is important to winterize your rain barrel in the winter months when your garden is dormant and the weather is colder. Freezing temperatures can damage your rain barrel ahead of spring planting. By draining, disconnecting, and storing your rain barrel during the...
