by Sophie Stern | Oct 22, 2018 | Conservation Tips, News, Wildlife of the James |
Bats have earned a bad reputation for being spooky, nuisance pests in backyards and attics. Let’s dispel those myths this Halloween and focus on how beneficial these flying mammals can be for your garden. Bats are excellent pollinators and natural pest control,...
by Jamie Brunkow | Apr 13, 2018 | Community Conservation, James Riverkeeper, News, Volunteer |
On April 21, 2018 James River Association, partners and community members in Richmond will celebrate World Fish Migration Day – a one day global-local event to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. Rivers around the world, like...
by Adrienne Kotula | Feb 19, 2018 | Advocacy, James Riverkeeper, News, Wildlife of the James |
An adult menhaden can filter up to four gallons of water in a minute! These fish keep the ocean water clean and clear. The Atlantic menhaden also happens to be an extremely important food source for many other aquatic animals. Therefore, the Chesapeake Bay’s ecosystem...
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 jravirginia | Oct 31, 2017 | News, Wildlife of the James |
It is Halloween once again, and if there’s a perfect tree for the Halloween season it is the American sycamore. In October, when the trees in the James River watershed begin to change color and shed their leaves, the ghostly trunk of the American sycamore (Platanus...
