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James River Environmental Education Program

Bring the watershed to life as you engage your students with curriculum-based investigations on the James River Environmental Education Program.

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A white boat sits at a dock along a river. The Richmond, VA skyline can be seen in the background.
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A white boat sits at a dock along a river. The Richmond, VA skyline can be seen in the background.

Directions | Program Overview (PDF) | Information for Parents & Guardians

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Program capacity: 30 participants (grade 4 and above).

Aboard the workboat Baywatcher, participants engage in water quality testing, biological sampling, and analysis while overlooking locations that have significant historical ties to the river—plantations, heavy industry, and serene wildlife preserves. Students sample aquatic life and perform basic water quality tests to best understand the health of local tributaries to the Chesapeake Bay and determine human impact on the environment. 

Bring the watershed to life before and after your CBF Student Field Program using our curated list curriculum-based Resources for Teachers and Students.

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    James River Captain/Educator

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    James River Program Manager/Educator

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Resource Directions to James River Environmental Education Program
Find detailed directions to CBF's James River Environmental Education Program here.
Resource Resources for Teachers and Students
Dive into environmental education resources about the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers, and streams, including blogs, videos, student investigations, and more. Perfect for teachers, parents, and students in the classroom and at home.
Resource Student Field Programs Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most commonly asked questions about CBF's Student Field Programs.
Resource Apply for a Student Field Program
CBF Education offers one-day and multi-day field programs for students and teachers to get outside with us and learn about the Bay, its rivers, and streams.
Resource Information for Parents and Guardians
These are the forms that your child will need (including health forms and packing lists) for our one-day and residential (overnight) programs.
Resource Safety and Educator Certification
We are committed to the safety of all our participants.

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