VCU Rice Rivers Center

VCU Rice Rivers Center VCU Rice Rivers Center is a 360-acre research field station on the James River dedicated to environmental restoration and academic collaboration.

Our state-of-the-art campus features a modern research facility, a 50-person conference room for retreats or trainings, and overnight accommodations for up to 22 guests.

05/29/2026

Meet the Rice Rivers team and hear what we are looking forward to this summer!

05/28/2026

Eventful day yesterday! Our Summer Scholars met to hear a presentation from Dr Viverette regarding mapping and environmental communications. They also did a fun interactive art workshop with Artist in Residence, Jen Bockerman!

The Gough Lab was also hosting their retreat! Updates on projects, canoeing Kimages Creek, water coloring.

05/18/2026

Did you know that the Walter L. Rice Education Building can be reserved for your next conference, retreat, or training? Visit ricerivers.vcu.edu/facilities to submit your reservation request! Please note we do not accept reservations for private social events such as weddings, receptions, and parties.

05/09/2026

A fantastic way to end another school year! Congratulations to all those who participated at the Rice Rivers Center’s Symposium and to those graduating!

This past Saturday, the Rice Rivers Center and the James River Association kicked off an exciting restoration project wi...
04/30/2026

This past Saturday, the Rice Rivers Center and the James River Association kicked off an exciting restoration project with a Living Shoreline Charrette. Supported by the Virginia Environmental Endowment, this partnership will install 300 linear feet of living shoreline to revitalize the James River ecosystem. The event brought together faculty, students, and community partners to dive into nature-based restoration strategies and collaborative design discussions.

04/21/2026

Step into our living laboratory, where the river is the instructor and every lesson comes to life!

This Giving Day, we’re focused on a major hurdle: transportation. We need a new vehicle to bridge the gap between campus and the Rice Rivers Center. Right now, limited travel options are the only thing keeping our students from the vital, hands-on experience they need to lead in the workforce.

By donating, you aren’t just buying wheels—you’re providing access to innovation by getting students out of the lecture hall and into the field. You’re ensuring career readiness by equipping them with the technical skills required for the modern workforce, and creating opportunity for all by removing the transportation barrier so every student can participate in vital research.

Help us get their boots in the mud and their careers on the move. Let’s get the next generation of scientists on the road to success!

Giving Day link in bio!

Comment below how Rice Rivers Center has made an impact on you! We’d love to hear your stories.

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04/17/2026

Today some of the RRC Team earned their CPR, First Aid, AED certifications! Certified Life Savers 😁 ❤️

03/28/2026

Creativity was in full bloom last weekend! VCU’s SEEDS chapter hosted their Art in Nature fundraiser at the Rice Rivers Center, and it was a breath of fresh air. From field sketching with local artist , ecopoetry with VCU associate professor Dr , and nature journaling with Master Naturalist . It was a beautiful day of art, science, and community.

03/25/2026

Spend your summer in the field

At the Rice Rivers Center, you can take classes, gain hands-on experience through internships, and build real-world skills with field trainings.

Registration is open now — don’t miss your chance to learn beyond the classroom.

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