by Amber Ellis | Jul 29, 2021 | News |
One thing is for certain, life will bring us highs and lows, moments of calm and moments of chaos. How do we manage to stay grounded through it all? This is a practice that we learn as we grow and observing nature can often give us insight into solutions. Our riparian...
by Amber Ellis | May 25, 2021 | News |
Walks along the river in May were filled with vibrant greens, dancing birds, caterpillars inching along to their next meal, wild geraniums and coreopsis blooming, and people, enjoying the warm spring days. Ever since I was a child, the forest is where I feel...
by Amber Ellis | Apr 29, 2021 | News |
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...
by Amber Ellis | Nov 12, 2018 | Connect with the James, News |
Fall is my favorite season. There, I said it. Sorry, Winter, Summer, and Spring, it’s just the way it is. I have more moments during the fall where I am simply walking along, turn a corner and am forced to stop in my tracks by the beauty in front of me…the vibrant red...
by Amber Ellis | Jun 29, 2018 | Connect with the James, Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration |
It’s so important for us to have a daily or at least weekly practice that gives us a moment to slow down, be present, and interact with the natural world. Not all of us are lucky enough to live in walking distance of a park, but simply finding a spot in your yard or...
