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Sign up to Splash and Dash

The James River Splash and Dash is a competitive tube race which will take place on July 9, 2011 in Richmond’s Belle Isle area. Participants will complete a 2-mile trail run on Belle Isle followed by a 1/3 mile flatwater tube paddle (swim on the tube) across the James…tubes will be provided by JRA (James [...]

News From the River – New Sign and River Rats

The James River Association has started a new volunteer program called the River Rats. This program engages volunteers to patrol the James and its tributaries and to take action to protect and restore the entire watershed. Whether walking a neighborhood stream, kayaking a local river, or boating the wide reaches of the lower James, JRA [...]

Bike Basics on Belle

I saw this on Oregon Hill and knew we have more than our share of mountain biking families on the southbank. From the James River Association announcement; Virginia Outside is holding a kids mountain bike benefit day at Belle Isle on June 26th from 9:00 am-11:00 am. Come out and enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding [...]

Reedy Creek Clean-up Needs Volunteers

The James River Association is overseeing the JRAC (James River Advisory Council) 11th Annual James River Regional Cleanup at the Reedy Creek site on Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 9 to 1. Volunteers are needed to help with the clean up, but most of all, JRA needs some site staff volunteers to assist with registration, [...]

Rain Barrel Workshop II

It is over a month away but registration is first come first serve. There is a workshop by Tricycle Gardens that is earlier (April 10th) and only has 8 confirmed guests. A representative from the H&H household hopes to be at the May 5th workshop. The James River Association is holding a rain barrel workshop [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]