by Amber Ellis | Feb 24, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
March is River Hero Home Month! Homeowners living in the James River basin are invited to join us in celebrating River Hero Home month this March. Throughout the month, we will bring awareness to stormwater runoff and promote ways to stop pollution in your own...
by Amber Ellis | Jan 31, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News |
A healthy James River doesn’t start at the edge of the water, but in our own backyards. Our decisions can help support and strengthen our local ecosystem and its inhabitants or hinder it. A healthy landscape that supports a variety of wildlife and reduces stormwater...
by Amber Ellis | Jan 27, 2017 | News, Watershed Restoration |
Through funding by the Virginia Department of Forestry, the James River Association has the unique opportunity to offer exclusive Tree Workshops and free native trees for 50 residents in James City County and Williamsburg. Workshop Information Join your local Virginia...
by Amber Ellis | Jan 4, 2017 | Conservation Tips, News |
During the winter months, English Ivy (Hedera helix), a highly invasive plant species, is very easy to spot thanks to its evergreen foliage. This makes it a great time of year to work on managing and removing it from your yard. The vines spread along the ground and...
by Amber Ellis | Nov 22, 2016 | Conservation Tips, News, Volunteer |
On November 9, the James River Association in partnership with the Richmond Tree Stewards led a group of 10 volunteers from Hunton & Williams LLP to plant 12 native trees at Chapel Island in Richmond. The volunteers left empowered and armed with the knowledge on...