by Meighan Wisswell | Jan 18, 2018 | Education, News |
In this series, we will be sharing activities that help you get outside, learn about our environment, and work with your friends and family to create something awesome. If you haven’t already, read the previous James River Explorers posts and enjoy! Although it may...
by Adrienne Kotula | Jan 16, 2018 | Advocacy, News |
Over the last week Virginia has inaugurated a new Governor and kicked off the 2018 General Assembly Session. The James River Association would like to welcome Governor Northam and all of our representatives, new and old, to America’s Best River Town along the banks of...
by Sophie Stern | Jan 3, 2018 | James Riverkeeper, News |
Volunteers play a huge role in helping the James River Association achieve its mission. Much of our work would not be possible without the knowledge and dedication of our volunteers. Whether it is a trash cleanup, water quality testing, invasive species management,...
by Amber Ellis | Dec 29, 2017 | Community Conservation, News, Wildlife of the James |
Many people will head outdoors to start 2018 on the right foot and connect to nature on January 1st as part of the First Day Hike, a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks. We’ve all heard that being outside is good for you, but research has found the...
by Amber Ellis | Dec 23, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, Watershed Restoration |
We all want a garden that looks great year round, but it can be hard to visualize the winter landscape when you are out in the garden planting in fall and spring. It is normal for plants to go dormant during the winter and for there to be more open space in your...