When change comes, the arts often lead the way. We’re pleased to introduce the Ryan Resilience Lab’s inaugural art exhibition, which opens Friday, November 17. Learn more about the exhibit opening, the artists and pieces featured, and the inspiration behind the exhibit.
Enjoy an original symphony tracing the Ryan Lab’s planned “wetland migration” - composed by a Norfolk composer and performed by a Virginia Symphony Orchestra ensemble. Stay for a discussion about rising tides with a diverse panel of experts.
Join the Elizabeth River Project for a special Saturday sneak-peek Open House of our new Ryan Resilience Lab as we complete the finishing touches on this globally significant resilience model.
Greet each first Friday of the month from the River Room at the Ryan Lab, with a sweeping view of the sunrise over Knitting Mill Creek. This is an intentionally inclusive, all-levels-welcome yoga class – come as you are! Instruction generously donated by Ashley Gudknecht of GUD Yoga.
Join us for a fresh and vital perspective on the most pressing issue of our time, followed by a Q&A and book signing with award-winning climate journalist Jeff Goodell, a contributing editor of Rolling Stone. Goodell’s lecture will be the debut of our unusual book series, Resilient Reeds.
Join us for the second event of the Resilient Reeds spotlight series with Dear Human at the Edge of Time, an anthology of climate poetry released in late 2023. Virginia Poet Laureate Emerita Luisa A. Igloria and Hoffman will read from her poems and then host a Q&A.
Learn about the natural history of river otters, how to find them, and their importance as an indicator species of healthy rivers from our visiting otter ecologist expert.
Wine Tasting
Come help make the Elizabeth River cleaner & healthier by participating in a litter cleanup! All cleanup supplies provided.
Whole Body VB & ISO Imagery Health
Join bird expert Dave Gibson for ‘Birds, a Celebration in Words and Photos’ - eBird Hotspots, bird photography, & birding tips.
Trick or treat on Colley Avenue in Highland Park
Join us to protect migrating birds along the Elizabeth River with Pat Scanlon about the Lights Out campaign & bird safety.
Join us to "Do Something Beautiful" by assisting in maintaining the native landscape, including the shoreline buffer, living shoreline, green roof, and rain gardens at the Elizabeth River Project's new Ryan Resilience Lab. Volunteers with interest in sustainable landscaping practices encouraged as we build our cadre of conservation landscaping volunteers at the Lab. All supplies will be […]
Join us for a profound and enlightening event, “Indigenous Past, Present, and Futures of the Elizabeth River,” as we honor the rich heritage and enduring stewardship of the Indigenous peoples of Tsenacommacah (Seh-nuh-cuh-MAH-kah), meaning “land of many villages,” the coastal Algonquian name for Eastern Virginia. Event Highlights: Unveiling of the Land Acknowledgment Plaque: Witness the unveiling […]
All day Saturday November 23, the annual Nor-FOLK Festival features an array of local folk style bands to raise money for For Kids. Hosted by Elation Brewing & Brackish Water Jamboree. HOT TUNES | COLD BREWS | GET ELATED https://www.facebook.com/share/YDrswSknJJZTiZqK/
Beginner-friendly class incorporates simple poses, guided meditation, & breath work.
Join this thought-provoking and insightful panel discussion exploring the intersection of climate and art. It will feature renowned sculptor Peter Bremers, known for captivating glass sculptures inspired by the natural world, Jamie Melvin from the Elizabeth River Project, Professor Jessica Whitehead from ODU, and Kyle Spencer, Norfolk’s Chief Resilience Officer. Join us for a rich […]
Join us to "Do Something Beautiful" by assisting in maintaining the native landscape, including the shoreline buffer, living shoreline, green roof, and rain gardens at the Elizabeth River Project's new Ryan Resilience Lab. Volunteers with interest in sustainable landscaping practices encouraged as we build our cadre of conservation landscaping volunteers at the Lab. All supplies will be […]
Come and join the Elizabeth River Project's native plant experts for a hands-on experience like no other! Dive into the fascinating world of native plant seeds, harvested from the beautiful Ryan Resilience Lab, Paradise Creek Nature Park, and other scenic spots along the Elizabeth River. What to Expect: Interactive Learning: Get your hands dirty as you […]
Thank you for your interest in the Elizabeth River Project’s Ryan Resilience Lab. We’re delighted that our site is in high demand. As the Ryan Resilience Lab is operated by a small non-profit with a big environmental mission, please help us make sure your event is a great fit.
Our priority is to host groups with relevance to our mission: to restore the Elizabeth River through equitable collaboration with diverse communities, governments, and businesses. When space and staff support are available, we are happy to host such groups free of charge, but do request that you consider an organizational membership and allow us to offer the opportunity for individual memberships.
Please fill this form out at least 30 days in advance of the event.
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