by jravirginia | Jun 25, 2025 | Community Conservation, Conservation Tips, News, River Hero Home |
Summertime in Virginia comes with hot and, at times, dry weather that can be very stressful for trees. Heat stress and drought conditions can make trees more susceptible to insects and disease problems. Trees have become increasingly important in the face of a...
by jravirginia | Apr 23, 2025 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home |
Spring is the perfect time to celebrate native plants. What better way to embrace the season than by enhancing your landscape with these essential species! While non-native and invasive species offer little ecological value and can even cause harm to natural...
by jravirginia | Apr 18, 2025 | James River Buffers, News, Volunteer, Watershed Restoration |
How riparian forests protect the land from flooding and how you can protect buffers when floodwaters come As heavy precipitation events increase in frequency and intensity, landscapes across Virginia are becoming increasingly prone to flooding. These floods can have a...
by jravirginia | Apr 1, 2025 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home |
The James River Association is currently recruiting volunteers for a Community Planting Event on Thursday, April 17 at the Lower James River Education Center in Williamsburg. Volunteers will assist in installing conservation landscaping around the river center that...
by jravirginia | Mar 14, 2025 | Community Conservation, News, River Hero Home |
This spring, the James River Association is offering educational programs that build awareness of the health of the James River and ways residents of its watershed can take action to improve its health at home and in their communities. Join us in-person at the James...
