This Week RVA Celebrates the James River

This week is the culmination of many like-minded groups coming together to offer recreational, environmental, and educational activities in, on and around the James River. James River Week not only encourages participants to enjoy the James’ many benefits, but also brings awareness to the critical issues it faces. Whether volunteering, experiencing your first batteau trip, participating in a paddle adventure, or devouring delicious oysters, we encourage you to spend some time this week connecting with the James and your fellow river-lovers.

There are almost too many events to list but fortunately, the James River Association has done all the heavy lifting and the list is right here and below.

2023 James River Week Schedule At-A-Glance

All Week Long — Seafood for the James — Restaurants throughout our watershed.

Mon. Sept. 11; 11 am— Toddler Time — Maymont Foundation, Robins Nature Center at Maymont, Richmond, VA

Tus. Sept. 12; 12:30 pm — Hike with Blue Sky Fund — Blue Sky Fund, Reedy Creek, Richmond, VA

Sept. 12; 9:30 & 10:30 am, Sept. 13; 9:30, 10:00 & 10:30 am  — James River Story Time — Several locations – Chesterfield County Public Libraries

Wed. Sept. 13; 10 am — Homeschool Days: James River Week at Maymont— Maymont Foundation, Robins Nature Center at Maymont, Richmond, VA

Thurs. Sept. 14; 10:30 am — Introduction to Rain Gardens — Maymont Foundation, Robins Nature Center at Maymont, Richmond, VA

Thurs. Sept. 14; 12:00 pm — The River City: Why is Richmond where it is? — Maymont Foundation, Robins Nature Center at Maymont, Richmond, VA

Fri. Sept. 15; 4:30 pm — Screening of “A Sturgeon Story: Searching for Giant Leaping Dinosaur Fish” —  Robins Nature Center at Maymont, Richmond, VA

Sat. Sept. 16; 9:00 am — Litter cleanup — Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, VA

Sat. Sept. 16; 11:00 am — Conservation Photographer: Lori A. Cash — Henrico County Public Library, Henrico, VA

Sat. Sept. 16; 12:00 pm — The River City: Why is Richmond where it is? — Maymont Foundation, Robins Nature Center at Maymont, Richmond, VA

Sat. Sept. 16; 4:00 pm — “AGUAS” performed by the Latin Ballet — Maymont Foundation, Near the Robins Nature Center at Maymont, Richmond, VA

Sat. Sept. 16; 9:15 pm  — Wonders of the James River Watershed — Chester Library – Chesterfield County Public Libraries

Sat. Sept. 16; 11:15 pm  — Wonders of the James River Watershed — Clover Hill Library – Chesterfield County Public Libraries