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Wintertime Blues? You Can Start Gardening Earlier Than You Think!

by Jordan Cramer | Feb 18, 2025 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home | 0 comments

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 Release: Green Infrastructure Projects Expanding to Two More Richmond Public Library Branches

by jravirginia | Jan 15, 2025 | Community Conservation, News, Press Release | 0 comments

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...
Conservation Tips: Leave the Leaves

Conservation Tips: Leave the Leaves

by Justin Doyle | Dec 16, 2024 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James | 0 comments

As winter approaches and trees let go of the leaves still clinging to them, you may be tempted to reach for your rake or leaf blower to tidy them up. However, did you know that a variety of wildlife species depend on fallen leaves, twigs, dried stems, and grasses to...

Conserve Water at Home Using a Rain Barrel!

by Justin Doyle | Aug 22, 2024 | News, River Hero Home | 0 comments

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...

Plant This, Not That, 2024 Edition

by jravirginia | May 29, 2024 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home | 0 comments

Spring is the perfect time to celebrate native plants. What better way to embrace the season than by enhancing your landscape with these essential species! While non-native and invasive species offer little ecological value and can even cause harm to natural...
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