Fantastic Fall Events!
Our inaugural Camera to Canvas was a huge success, and two upcoming events will keep the Park love flowing!
“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 damaging to the Park, and a prime example of inconsiderate Park use.
Nothing 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 it took just four days to take them down and prevent regrowth of these two invasive tree species.
Meet 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.
Slithery 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.
Park Improvements and Updates
We recently hit some important milestones in our work to preserve, protect and enhance the Park!
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 “Take Me to the River.”
Help Us Support the Park!
Supporting Friends of the James River Park is the most efficient and effective way to make an immediate impact on the Park.
New Tool for Reporting Trail Issues
The James River Park System trails have been added to Richmond’s 311 program.
River Safety Improvements
It has been nearly one year since the tragic accident at Bosher’s Dam that took the lives of two young women. In that time we have been hard at work supporting several initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and spreading information about how people can keep themselves safe.