2020 James River Park Insect Survey
Regional insect surveys are essential for our understanding of natural areas. An understanding of the insect fauna is key to conservation planning and natural resource management of the James River Park System.
Celebrating the Pump House
The Pump House was once a popular spot of music and dancing, and can once again be a treasured spot for enjoying the James River.
Wildlife Camp VIDEOS!
Welcome to Virtual Wildlife Camp! This is your one-stop spot to watch all the fun and helpful videos with your instructors throughout the week! On Monday: First up: Introductions! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dIdddLxpYAxDvUjff6_HYul0DYSTJe0c/view?usp=sharing In your first video, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OrJDW90Pde5Yh0mkKpzAKfwRRjGiU-rv/view?usp=sharing Second video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NyIfuJjTxy4ermkbHCcB6iFRwyjaIYhl/view?usp=sharing On Tuesday: Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75518024481?pwd=TUhBeVpFUVVnY1I0T3JyUzhVTVIrZz09 Meeting ID: 755 1802 4481 Once you’re registered for camp, we’ll send you […]
Virtual Summer Camps
Howdy, families! Here’s a full list of all of the virtual camps that JRPS will be hosting this summer. You can register by emailing Penelope.Davenport@Richmondgov.com, or call us at (804)921-8089! Wetlands Camp: Wetlands in the James River Parks System provide ripe ground for new adventures and discoveries. The spongy soil, murky waters, and wealth of […]
Working The Wetlands during COVID
Just like COVID-19 has shown how people can come together, groups of amazing volunteers have come together to combat invasive species in The Wetlands.
Wetlands Camp VIDEOS!
Welcome to Virtual Wetlands Camp! This is your one-stop spot to watch Wetlands videos throughout the week! First up, on MONDAY if you’re following along with our suggested schedule, Amanda and Tyler introduce the James River Park Wetlands to you. We hope you get out to explore the Wetlands with your family today! CLICK HERE […]
Ten Ways to be a Responsible Park User
We’ve posted here before about how to enjoy the Park safely during coronavirus, but what else can you do to be a good Park visitor? Superintendent Bryce Wilk shared his Top Ten list with us.
A Summer Like No Other
On a typical Summer morning, our James River Park Education Staff would arrive at work early, and get busy laying out equipment and plans for the day. But this is a Summer like no other.
Entomology Guide
It’s Pollinator week! Did you know that pollinators are responsible for 1/3 of the food that we eat? Their presence increase species diversity and helps with ecosystem resilience when battling climate change. In recent years, the honey bee population in the United States has declined precipitously, a decline that we can attribute to habitat loss. […]
Water Flows Downhill
Many of you likely think of the James only as that ribbon of water that cuts through our city. Sure, it lends its name to our beloved James River Park, but what else do you really know about it?