Join Us on September 9th!
If you're a fan of the majesty of Yacht Rock, or mystified by the quirkiness of the Talking Heads, or revel in the catalog of Tom Petty, you'll want to join us on September 9th on Brown's Island for...
View ArticlePark Improvements and Updates
We recently hit some important milestones in our work to preserve, protect and enhance the Park! The post Park Improvements and Updates appeared first on Friends of James River Park.
View ArticleSlithery Park Friends
Recently someone shared a picture with me of a snake they encountered in the Park. They can be scary, and for the most part, I think that fear is rooted in a lack of knowledge. The post Slithery Park...
View ArticleMeet our Newest ParkStar: Aimee Bushman!
For Aimee, becoming our newest ParkStar as the James River Park System's Park Ranger Supervisor represents a sort of homecoming. The post Meet our Newest ParkStar: Aimee Bushman! appeared first on...
View ArticleNothing Royal about Invasive Trees
It took decades for over twenty Ailanthus altissima and Paulownia tomentosa trees to tower over Riverside Drive and Buttermilk Trail west of the 42nd Street entrance to the James River Park System. But...
View Article“Leave No Trace” is About More Than Trash
More than once recently we have been made aware of incidents where people have been harvesting rocks directly out of the river, and from other areas of the Park for commercial/artistic use. This is...
View ArticleFantastic Fall Events!
Our inaugural Camera to Canvas was a huge success, and two upcoming events will keep the Park love flowing! The post Fantastic Fall Events! appeared first on Friends of James River Park.
View ArticleEvery Kid Deserves Adventure
Kevin Tobin, Owner of Passages Adventure Camp, shares some words about the Park, the Wood River Run, and the impact we have on kids. The post Every Kid Deserves Adventure appeared first on Friends of...
View ArticleThere’s More Than One Way to Show Your Support
This year we worked with nearly 60 different corporate groups to bring in more than 800 volunteers to help clean up litter, paint over graffiti, work on landscaping, and complete other projects in the...
View ArticleExciting News about Pump House!
A new grant will help to further numerous repairs at Pump House! The post Exciting News about Pump House! appeared first on Friends of James River Park.
View ArticleA 2023 Recap, and Hopes for ’24
As citizen stewards of the James River Park System, our tireless efforts throughout the year showcased a commitment to preservation, education, and community engagement. The post A 2023 Recap, and...
View ArticleRegistration is OPEN for the Wood River Run!
This is the fifth year for the Wood River Run and the third year that it has been organized by us. The post Registration is OPEN for the Wood River Run! appeared first on Friends of James River Park.
View ArticleRichmond Invasive Species Awareness Week (RISAW)
Richmond Invasive Species Awareness Week, Sunday, March 3rd - Saturday March 9th, seeks to educate and empower the community to tackle the growing threat posed by invasive species to our local...
View ArticleFarewell to a Giant
For years the buck named Prince by local residents or also known as the Hollywood Buck was like a friend we were always happy to see. The post Farewell to a Giant appeared first on Friends of James...
View ArticleThe Wood River Run – Just Get Outside
We’re swiftly coming up on our third year as organizers of the Wood River Run. Since getting involved in 2022, the Wood River Run has become one of our signature events. The post The Wood River Run –...
View ArticleHelp Us Conduct a Litter Survey!
For Earth Day, we're doing a special kind of cleanup - a Litter Survey - and we need your help! The post Help Us Conduct a Litter Survey! appeared first on Friends of James River Park.
View ArticleHelp Expand the Park!
We have an immediate opportunity to expand the Park, and we need you to help us make it happen! The available parcel is a 4.5-acre piece of land, known as the Brander Street Property, that sits between...
View ArticleAn Earth Day Message
This Earth Day, we are launching a special campaign to rally support for increasing our capacity to support the James River Park System. The post An Earth Day Message appeared first on Friends of James...
View ArticleA Better Space
We need to do more to instill a culture of sustainability in our Park users. The post A Better Space appeared first on Friends of James River Park.
View ArticleWe’re Hiring a Graffiti Technician!
This year we are excited to be able to support the James River Park System by hiring two part time seasonal Graffiti Response Field Technicians. The post We’re Hiring a Graffiti Technician! appeared...
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