Richmond’s Reedy Creek Nature Center to host Winter Speaker Series in January
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Looking to learn more about the James River watershed in the new year? Richmond's Reedy Creek Nature Center will host a Winter Speaker on Thursdays in January where attendees can do just that.
Throughout four Thursdays in January, Richmond's Reedy Creek Nature Center, located at 4001 Riverside Dr., will host free events for its Winter Speaker Series featuring the area's leading experts.
The series was organized by both Friends of the James River Park System and Richmond Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities.
To reserve your spot, send an email to programs@jamesriverpark.org.
Jan. 8: James River History in Richmond
The first will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, featuring Ralph Hambrick, Ph.D., who will discuss the history of the James River in Richmond.
Hambrick, who is the author of "Transforming the James River in Richmond," will discuss Richmond's wastewater history, overcoming pollution, and the road to the creation of the James River Park System.
Jan. 15: Warbler research with VCU Avian Ecology Lab
The second session in the series will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, featuring Lesley Bulluck, Ph.D.
According to organizers, Bulluck will present ongoing research on prothonotary warblers and other bird species throughout the James River watershed.
Jan. 22: James River Park System Species Task Force
The third session will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. The James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force will give attendees an overview of the park system's new Natural Resource Management Plan.
Jan. 29: Atlantic Sturgeon History with VCU researcher
The last session in the series will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, featuring Matt Balazik, Ph.D., with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
Balazik will share the history of the Atlantic sturgeon in the James River, highlighting their return after many years, as well as ongoing research.
