Thank You for Joining Us for the Master Plan Draft Review
On the evening of Wednesday, July 17th, those behind the Master Plan will join with VHB and Hargreaves Associates to provide us with an overview of the Draft, and you’re invited.
It’s Starting to Look Like a Busy Summer!
Early Summer has been a busy time across the James River Park System for staff, volunteers, visitors, and even filmmakers!
Not Every ParkStar Wears a JRPS Uniform
Some of them are direct employees of the Park, but many of them are volunteers. They help with cleanups, invasive plant removal, trail-building, and more.
A New Pernicious Invasive Species in the Park
Most of the invasive species in the James River Park are of the flora kind. We can battle those with pulling and pruning. But a more nefarious kind has emerged. The Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in the Park
Ten Years of Conservation Easement and Other Milestones
In early June of 2009, we received a gift when city officials formally recorded a conservation easement on 280 acres of James River Park. Just this last week, the Capital Region Land Conservancy listed those 280 acres as part of the national Old-Growth Forest Network.
A Wilderness Trail Doesn’t Build Itself. It Needs Parkstar Andrew Alli.
Last year, almost 1.5 million people enjoyed the over 40 miles of trails in the Park. And with that much use, it takes a great deal of upkeep to keep them usable.
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