Even the geese sounded excited this morning as Parker Agelasto of the Capital Region Land Conservancy shared news about 5.2 acres of land along Dock Street that was acquired through a partnership between the Conservancy, the James River Association and The Conservation Fund. JRA will purchase approximately 1 acre of the land from the Conservation Fund to establish a new center for environmental education. The remainder of the property will be transferred to the city of Richmond to become part of the James River Park System, allowing a portion of the Virginia Capital Trail to be moved off the street and onto the parkland along the river.
Read more at Richmond Magazine.