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Education & Outreach

kids at the riverJRA's Education & Outreach program provides outdoor and in-class educational experiences for youth. Our goal is to relate environmental topics in a way that is meaningful as well as memorable.

School & Group Programs:

JRA provides educational experiences in your classroom, on your school grounds, outdoors and on the water. Programs are always engaging, hands-on, fun and many support the Virginia Standards of Learning.

Learn more about the programs we offer. >>

Teacher Workshops:

How Healthy is the James River?
Thursday, November 11th, 2010, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Teachers are invited to this introductory workshop to learn about the current state of the James River. Determine which natural resources are being affected by pollution and what it will take to protect the future of America’s Founding River. Watershed, ecological and historical issues will be the focus of this one day, indoor-outdoor professional development session. Canoe trip included.

Teachers will learn the following:
Rough Outline of the Day:
8:30 am – 12:00 pm: Indoor background information and lessons
12:00 – 1:00 pm: Lunch break
1:00 – 4:00 pm: Canoe trip learning history and ecology of the James

Be Prepared:
Materials Provided:
To Participate:
Cost is $30 per person. Call (804)788-8811 ext 205 to learn more about this program and to register.  Deadline for registration is October 29th, 2010.

 

Outreach & Partnerships

JRA participates in many outreach events, including James River Days and the Annual James River Clean-up.

In efforts to enhance environmental education programs, we partner with local organizations such as Virginia Commonwealth University/Rice Center, Riverside Outfitters, James River Fishing School, Maymont Foundation, Children’s Museum of Richmond and the James River Park System.

Listen to Gabe Silver's interview with John Ogle


If your group or organization would like more information about our Education & Outreach programs, please contact (804) 788-8811 ext. 205.