Upcoming Events
Canoe Paddle Skills and Ecology with James River Association
Earn your American Canoe Association Level 1 certification, all while connecting with the ecology of the tidal James at Deep Bottom Park! Participants will learn the basics of safe paddling in flatwater environments, and engage in activities to learn more about the local ecosystem.
Citizen Science Workshop with James River Association
Do you want students to DO science in your class? Learn how JRA collects data to inform its policy actions and programs on a series of exciting field trips. Journey on the Spirit of the James to trawl and catalog fish on the James’ bottom, become a field scientist by collecting data with our James RiverWatch program, and conduct field research of invasive species in Richmond’s parks! Participants will design a data-driven lab of their chosen topic to use in their classes this school year.
VENergy Series: Powering Environmental Literacy Planning- Aligning Environmental Literacy Across the Curriculum: Building a K–12 Scaffold
The VENergize Series is a dynamic webinar series designed to empower Virginia school divisions in developing and implementing their Environmental Literacy Plans (ELPs). Each session provides practical guidance, examples, and collaborative strategies to help educators, administrators, and community partners align their ELPs with the Virginia Environmental Literacy Framework.
Mussel Power! with James River Association
Take a canoe out at our Upper James River Center to explore the habitat of freshwater mussels! Work with JRA’s Education Specialist to learn more about engaging students with mussels’ unique life cycle and physical adaptations with a series of fun, connected activities for all grade levels.