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While being in Richmond, the eco-corridor has always been a big part of campus. Besides Central Park, the eco-corridor was one of the largest “natural” areas I have seen and walked through. On April 11, we did a local event … Continue reading →

When we observed the aquatic wildlife that live in the James River, we viewed the aquatic invertebrates. These aquatic invertebrates included dragonflies and scuds. These aquatic creatures can show a new side to the aquatic life in the James. This … Continue reading →

Environmental leadership and maintenance faces a variety of interconnected challenges that stem from the complexities of environmental, political, economic, and social dynamics that come with it. In my opinion, one of the biggest challenges in environmental leadership, especially park maintenance, … Continue reading →

Green spaces were never a concept I had ever truly considered until learning about them. It was an interesting realization, actually giving thought to these spaces I had so often been around but never acknowledged. Once I was able to … Continue reading →

Visiting the JRA River Education Center was a great opportunity to learn, through first hand experience, about the research that is taking place along the James River and how it used to create conservation goals for restoring and improving the … Continue reading →

Since starting college here, I have visited the campus eco-corridor multiple times, and the experience has been slightly different each time. In my freshman and sophomore years, I enjoyed walking and jogging on the trail with my friends to breathe … Continue reading →

My cabin trip to the VCU Rice River Center with my Endeavor group was enjoyable. We cooked our food, watched March Madness, and made a fire. My favorite part of this cabin trip is the fire. Before coming to Richmond, … Continue reading →

Learning about the 2023 James River Report Card and collecting water data at the James A. Buzzard Education Center have significantly enhanced my understanding of how scientific research guides environmental policies and community efforts. Scientific findings inform policies and community … Continue reading →

One moment that stood out to me was observing the small wildlife in the water. These tiny organisms, many barely visible to the naked eye, serve as critical water quality indicators. The more they are in an area of water, … Continue reading →

During the Invasive Species Awareness week, I volunteered in the Invasive Species Removal at the Eco-Corridor. I had heard much about how severe invasive species are to native plants in classes and lectures. I knew they posed a serious threat, … Continue reading →