Camp Baker Soars into Summer
SOAR365, formerly Greater Richmond ARC, will launch its week-and-day-long summer camp programs for children and adults with disabilities at its 22-acre wooded facility at Camp Baker starting June 16. They’ve been working on it for a long time to get everything set up. One of the initiatives required contacting a custom pool building company so […]
Music to our Ears
Just in time for summer, the Valentine has announced its free Music in the Garden concert series, kicking off on Thursday, June 6 with Deau Eyes & Justin Golden. Hosted in the beautiful Valentine Garden, the concert series is free and family-friendly. This year’s lineup offers performances by talented local musicians, all representing different genres, approaches and styles. The […]
Building Sanctuary Reefs in the Piankatank River
This week, on Gwynn’s Island, Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program (VOSRP), a program under the VCU Rice Rivers Center, added 16 million oyster larvae purchased from private hatcheries, like Cherrystone Aquafarms, to setting tanks in partnership with J&W Seafood – Gourmet Market. In the coming weeks, the larvae will attach to shells that will then be added to restored sanctuary reefs, designated areas […]
Richmond BMX Takes Flight
The starting gate slams down and eight racers propel themselves down a steep starting hill covered in pavers toward a tabletop jump. Ahead of them is 1050 feet of obstacles of all shapes and sizes. There are step ups, doubles, and whoops covered in a smooth stone dust surface. As the riders weave their way […]
James River Association Introduces New Brand
In celebration of Earth Day, the James River Association, a member-supported nonprofit organization that serves as a guardian for the James River, has unvield a new logo and brand. “Even though our logo is changing, our mission is not,” said the James River Association in an announcement today. “Since 1976, the James River Association has […]
Shiver in the River Benefiting Keep Virginia Beautiful
Keep Virginia Beautiful, a Richmond-based nonprofit dedicated to engaging Virginians to improve the natural and scenic environment, will host the 5th Annual Shiver in the River on Saturday, February 23, 2019. A mission-centric event for Keep Virginia Beautiful, the goal of Shiver of the River is to increase programs that support litter prevention, community outreach, education, […]
Climb Right RVA This Weekend
Climb Right RVA, a two-day event by Peak Experiences Indoor Rock Climbing Center and Peak Expeditions, will offer a vareity of climbing clinics on November 17 and 18 at the Manchester Wall in the heart of Richmond. Event organizers say their goal is grow a supportive outdoor climbing community while minimizing risk and installing a strong […]
Väsen Vagabonds Inspire Richmond to Get Outside
PHOTOS BY NICK DAVIS AND VARIOUS VÄSEN VAGABONDS Joey Darragh and Tony Giordano see beer as a medium to express themselves, share a story, and inspireothers. As the owners of Väsen Brewing Company, Darragh and Giordano regularly produce some of the area’s best—and most unconventional—Belgian farmhouse and sour ales in their 17,000-square-foot facility in Scott’s […]
Climb Right RVA
On any given weekend, the Manchester Wall is packed with people scaling the remnants of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Bridge. Peter Guyre, a rock and ice climbing guide with over a decade of experience leading outdoor excursions around the country, is often one of the many Richmonders climbing the old stone pilings. Guyre recently […]
Keep Virginia Beautiful
Are you ready to Shiver on February 24? There’s still time to sign up for the Community Cleanup, the 5K, the James River Jump … or all 3 at the 4th Annual Shiver in the River benefiting Keep Virginia Beautiful. This year’s event promises live music, beverages, good food, heated tents (very important), and fun […]