tagged with: James River Association
November 19, 2009
Stories of the James River Tonight
You’re invited to celebrate the James River with an evening of storytelling on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Richmond Times-Dispatch downtown offices at 300 East Franklin Street. Richmond. No reservations are required and admission is free.
Hear stories from some of the people who fish, explore, swim and protect the James, including James River Association’s Upper James Riverkeeper, David Sligh.
Also hear stories from Richmond Times-Dispatch writer Rex Springston and photographer P. Kevin Morley about their experiences creating the year-long series, the James River Journal.
Rex and Kevin will also sign copies of their new book created from the popular series. Copies of the book, James River Journal: A Year in the Life of a River, will be available for purchase for $14.99, plus tax.
For more information, call Sundra Hominik, Richmond Times-Dispatch at 804.649.6765.
September 30, 2009
The James River Association Receives Grant
The James River Association received a $100,000 grant to help build awareness of the river’s problems and to protect the James from polluted runoff. The grant was given by the RBC Blue Water Project from the Royal Bank of Canada. The Blue Water Project is awarding grants totaling $4.1 million to 31 organizations throughout Canada, the British Isles and the United States. [via]
April 14, 2009
JROC Gear Swap Saturday
From Wil on the Forest Hill Neighborhood Facebook Group:
JROC (James River Outdoor Coalition) is having a gear swap April 18th 10:00 to 2:00 at Plant Zero 220 Hull St. All types of used gear for sale – sell your old gear. 10% of sales goes to James River Park.
March 25, 2009
James River Run-Off Run-Down
It’s awhile until it happens but earlier this week I received an email outlining the James River Run-Off Run Down, register now to ensure your spot.
On July 11, 2009, river enthusiasts from across the Commonwealth will cover small sections of the James River such that, taken in concert, the entire length of the James River – all 340-miles – will be traversed in one day.
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March 11, 2009
JRA and Maymont Summer Camp Registration
From the Jame River Association website:
Wild About Richmond Summer Camp
NEW! Wild About Richmond
Ages 10-13
Maymont and the James River Association are teaming up to introduce day-campers to the natural side of Richmond through fun field trips and lots of hands-on activities. Explore the James River by canoe, fish for aquatic creatures, hike through natural habitats and much more!Registration for 2009 Summer Camps begins February 2 for Maymont & JRA members and February 16 for non-members. Not a member? You can sign up when you call to register! Call Maymont at 804-358-7166, ext. 324 or 333.
I didn’t realize that Maymont offers a bunch of Summer Camps for a variety of ages.
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January 21, 2009
Rally for Clean Water
From the James River Association website:
Join the James River Association for The Rally for Clean Water
When: January 26, 2009, 11 am – 12 pm
Where: Meet at the Bell Tower on Capitol Square (9th & Franklin Streets)
Join hundreds of clean water supporters in Richmond on Monday, January 26, 2009, for The Rally for Clean Water. Make sure everyone knows that residents from across the Commonwealth of Virginia support clean water. Join us in the effort to protect our rivers, our streams and the Chesapeake Bay.
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