by Anne Marie Roberts | Jul 8, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
This humid, rainy weather reminds me of the jungle and what plant is the quintessential jungle plant? Vines! Walking along streams and through the woods lately it appears that the only vines I see are the invasive species. Wisteria, English ivy, oriental bittersweet,...
by Joey Shelton | May 27, 2020 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Traditionally most of us see Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer. If you are one of the millions of Americans who chose to get out and hit the water during your holiday weekend, we hope you took a minute to appreciate the trees. Riparian buffers play a...
by jravirginia | Apr 24, 2020 | James River Buffers, News |
The James River Association (JRA) had a strong Spring planting season! JRA regularly incorporates these A’s into our programs: Awareness, Appreciation, Action, and Advocacy. In response to the COVID 19 pandemic we’ve had to add another “A” into our work: Adaptation....
by jravirginia | Mar 19, 2020 | News, River Hero Home, Watershed Restoration |
Today, March 19th, starts the first day of spring in 2020, and the earliest vernal equinox in 124 years! Springtime brings longer days, warmer nights, and with the changing temperatures a ‘wetter’ season. This is a great time of year to give your yard a revival and...
by Anne Marie Roberts | Nov 14, 2019 | James River Buffers, News, Watershed Restoration |
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year to go for a ride in the country, hike a trail to a magnificent view or just sit on the front porch to view the leaves changing colors. We definitely appreciate the beautiful fall colors and the falling leaves that...