by Amber Ellis | May 25, 2021 | James River Rx, 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 | James River Rx, 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 | Jun 2, 2020 | News, Watershed Restoration |
What I love most about nature journaling is it gets me outside, focuses my mind, lets me learn something new, and lets me create with my hands! My latest project was a tree series where my assignment was to walk along a creek or the James River, find a tree that...
by Amber Ellis | Jun 29, 2018 | Connect with the James, Conservation Tips, James River Rx, 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...
by Amber Ellis | Nov 20, 2017 | Connect with the James, Conservation Tips, James River Rx, News, Watershed Restoration |
Each month we are going to support you in exploring a deeper relationship with nature through connection exercises, upcoming programs, and resources that may offer inspiration and guidance. There is a ton of research that proves our health is improved by a greater...
