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| Canoeing
through the Allegheny Mountains on the Upper James Expedition |
JRA’s Education team is gearing up for warm weather and the
2014 James River Expeditions. This year marks the fourth consecutive summer
that JRA and the Dominion Foundation have hosted the Expeditions, a series of
8-day journeys that will collectively paddle the 340‐mile length of the James
River. This adventure of a lifetime was created to connect young people
living within the James River watershed with “their river.” Not only will
students be immersed in understanding the health and ecology of the river, but
the Expeditions also challenge students mentally and physically, inspiring
self-confidence and appreciation for their environment.
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The 2013 Middle James Expedition team preparing
for the
start of their journey in Lynchburg
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In order to reach more students than in years past, the 2014
Expeditions will have an open-enrollment application process. Interested rising
10th and 11th grade students from any public high school
within the James River watershed are encouraged to fill out an application.
Never paddled or camped before? No
problem, there is no experience required to participate!
The 2014 Expeditions also offer
a different opportunity for teachers as well. JRA is looking for three
outstanding high school teachers, one per leg of the Expedition, to assist JRA
in leading these floating classrooms down the James River. Teachers will be
awarded a stipend and an educational experience that can help with Professional Development
requirements.
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| A
Lower James Expedition student learns about energy while touring the Dominion Nuclear Power Station in Surry, VA |
If chosen, you will join a team of 10 students, one teacher
and JRA staff. The Expedition journeys begin
at the headwaters of the James River in June and ends at the mouth of the
Chesapeake Bay in August. These trips immerse students in the rich ecology,
beauty and natural history of one of our country’s greatest natural resources,
the best way we know how, from the seat of a canoe.
2014 Expedition Dates:
Upper James Expedition: June 21
through June 28
Middle James Expedition: July 12
through July 19
Lower James Expedition: July 26
through August 2
The application deadline for teachers is Friday, February 21, 2014. The student
application deadline is Friday, March
14, 2014.
More information about the 2014 James River Expeditions, including applications, can be found at www.JamesRiverAssociation.org/Expedition. We look forward to seeing you on the water!
Caption: Canoeing through the Allegheny Mountains on
the Upper James Expedition
