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Uncovering a ParkStar
We recently took advantage of a wonderful Fall day to catch up with Catherine Farmer on Belle Isle.
She’s in charge of the Habitat Restoration Project there.

Encourage the city of RVA to Approve the James River Park Master Plan
The James River Park System Master Plan has been completed and the Friends of the James River Park’s next challenge is adoption of the plan by Richmond City Council so we can move forward with its implementation. This will be a two part process, starting with...

Lending a Helping…Hoof?
We recently got a helping hand…hoof…from a team…herd…of goats.

ParkStars Don’t Always Wear a JRPS Uniform
“Urban River Ambassadors” are area high school students who work with the staff of the Park to learn about our local national resources and then pass these lessons on to other middle-school aged kids. The Park lucked out when they found Trevon Lewis and Evan Watkins.

Penelope Davenport is a James River ParkStar
The James River Park is a tremendous asset and resource, but many in our region (and indeed around the world) don’t realize that it belongs to all of us, and it’s free to enjoy. Penelope Davenport is the James River Park System Outdoor Education Program Supervisor, and she wants to change this.

Read the Draft of the Master Plan and provide feedback here!
After much deliberation, the James River Park Master Plan has been drafted and ready for your comments and concerns. The ten year Master Plan provides milestones and specific goals and costs associated with Richmond's most prized natural possession: The James River...
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