by jravirginia | Mar 7, 2025 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home |
Springtime is upon us and April is Native Plant Month in Virginia! Adding regionally native plants to gardens and landscapes in your yard is an easy river-friendly conservation practice that can be implemented at home. Regionally native plants incorporated into rain...
by Jordan Cramer | Feb 18, 2025 | News, River Hero Home |
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...
by Justin Doyle | Jan 7, 2025 | News, River Hero Home |
Road salt pollutes local waterways and harms aquatic ecosystems The winter months bring us cold temperatures and wintry precipitation like snow, sleet, and freezing rain that can make paved surfaces and sidewalks hazardous. Each year, transportation departments across...
by Justin Doyle | Dec 16, 2024 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
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...
by jravirginia | Oct 1, 2024 | News, River Hero Home |
October is River Hero Homes Month! River Hero Homes is a community of stewards that realize the first step to a healthier James River starts at home. Implementing river-friendly conservation practices at homes is as easy as properly disposing of pet waste, using...
