by jravirginia | Jul 18, 2019 | Education, James River Expedition, News |
Three James River Expedition trips are offered during the summer as three different week-long experiences for a total of 30 students and 3 teachers. With a focus on nature and being outdoors, students are “unplugged” for the week and are not permitted to bring cell...
by Charles Johnson | Jul 3, 2019 | Education, James River Leadership Academy, News |
This year we are excited to have 29 student leaders from across the watershed participating in our James River Leadership Academy program! We have 17 students from the middle/Richmond leadership program, 8 students from the Lower/Williamsburg leadership program, and 4...
by jravirginia | Jul 2, 2019 | Education, James River Expedition, News |
The first leg of the James River Association’s James River Expedition program is complete! The James River Expedition program is a 6-day on-the-water journey giving students the first-hand experience of James River wildlife, how the river benefits neighboring...
by jravirginia | May 10, 2019 | Community Conservation, Education, News |
It is Teacher Appreciation Week! While we appreciate our teachers every day, this is the week set aside to recognize the impact they have on the lives of millions of children every day. We honor the teachers who play an important role in our children’s lives,...
by jravirginia | Mar 15, 2019 | Education, James River Expedition, News |
Having grown up a few blocks from the James River in Newport News, the river has always played an important role in my life. In fact, behind my old elementary school, Hilton Elementary, is where I learned to swim, fish, and crab. So, imagine my joy when I was selected...
