Iris my Case One of my earliest memories is walking in a wooded area behind my house and stumbling across a bearded iris in full bloom. My first reaction was stunned awe and delight at its beauty. My second was to jank the whole plant from the ground and drag it inside the kitchen…
Know your H2O If you’re looking for things to do in the next two months, why not plan an adventure on or around the James River? Whether you want to be in it, on it, or near it, Richmond has a wide variety of river-based activities to welcome in the summer. First stop,…
Getting the Blues After the last issue of IORVA we received a request for an article on how to attract bluebirds. Happy to oblige, but attracting bluebirds is like dating. You can do your best to attract someone, but it all comes down to luck and chemistry. Bluebirds, like lonely hearts, are complicated critters. …
Bee Happy There is no shortage of things to do in Richmond as the weather warms up, and here are a few suggestions for the adventurous. Ever thought about raising honey bees? Siller Bee Farms is offering an all day class covering the basics of raising bees. Whether you have a general interest…
Flights of Fancy My latest obsession is watching the birds at the feeders in my backyard. Over the years I’ve put out bird feeders, but I’ve been a little more serious this winter, and between that and my new location the variety of birds has been mesmerizing. In my house, “want to watch the…
Jingle RVA…for the Family Today’s gift guide is all about the smallest members on your list! From bikes to books, I have selected gifts and experiences that I love from some of my favorite local businesses. When thinking about gifting for my friends and family, I like to balance a few wrapped presents…
James, Take Me Away If you live in Richmond, one of the great natural resources is the James River. I’ve always loved the James, but I was surprised that more than one third of all Virgininas rely on the James for drinking water, business, and recreation. It’s also one of the longest rivers in America…
As the months and uncertainty go on, many of us are finding ourselves feeling a bit more underwhelmed by our own backyards and hopelessly cooped up. Thankfully, for those of us in Virginia, our state is packed with gorgeous landscapes, natural wonders, and strikingly beautiful trails. Aside from the obvious physical benefits of hiking, getting…
Spring is the perfect season to bounce between the galleries of Richmond’s First Fridays Art Walk and to soak in the vibrant culture of River City’s downtown. On the first Friday of every month, the Richmond Arts District – a special tract that runs along the city’s Broad Street corridor – throws open its doors…
If this year’s early spring has you ready to skip outside and embrace the longer days and warming temperatures, add a few of these Richmond sights to your adventure list. Since Richmond has such a long and diverse history, our city is filled with interesting things to explore. These ‘oddities’ add to our unique landscape……
