• Buffers & Boats Field Day

    Enjoy a day of Tours, Speakers and River Activities
  • Upper James River Center
    150 Rocky Hill Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572
    Thurs. May 26, 2022

    8:45am - 3:30pm

    Join the James River Association and their conservation partners to tour a local James River Buffer Program project, hear from partner speakers and enjoy a trip on the James.

    Rotating Educational Presentations to include:

    • Dr. Bill Trout (Virginia Canals & Navigations Society) will speak on river locks and share local maps and the history of the Batteau.
    • Nancy Lilly (Lynchburg Water Resources) will share local water quality initiatives, such as the Bee City initiative.
    • Kelly Hitchcock (CVPDC) will provide an overview of regional water quality initiatives.
    • Hear from James River Buffer Program participants through interview videos and JRA staff.

    Activities: 

    • 8:45am: Meet at Riveredge Park
    • 9am - 11:30 am Field trip to a living buffer project tour
    • Free lunch
    • 12-1:00: Rotate around to learn more about your local water quality and conservation initiatives.
    • 1-1:30 pm: Hear from batteau historians
    • 1:30-3 pm: End the day with an opportunity to ride or paddle along with JRA's very own batteau boat!
    • 3:30pm: Optional tour at Virginia Canals and Navigation Society Museum

    Registration is free and required for lunch and participation on river trips.

    Questions? Anne Marie Roberts amroberts@thejamesriver.org


    This is an outdoor event expected to occur rain or shine! In the event that extreme weather conditions force a cancellation, we will inform attendees 48 hours before the event.

  • Optional 

    Join our out and back float on the James through James River Adventures at Riveredge Park. Paddle in one of JRA's kayaks or canoes - or join as a participant in the JRA Batteau! Rob Campbell and Anne Marie Roberts will share JRA initiatives along with the VACNS team to entertain the group with historical stories. 

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