Rice Rivers Center Open House
Date: Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
Start time: 1:00 p.m.
End time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Rice River Center, 3701 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City, VA 23030
Audience: Open to the public, family-friendly and free to attend
Join us for the VCU School of Life Sciences and Sustainability & Rice Rivers Center Open House!
📅 Date: October 4th
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Drop in anytime!)
📍 Location: VCU Rice Rivers Center
Come out for a free, family-friendly afternoon by the water. The afternoon is yours to scope out our amazing field station, take a tour of the buildings and docks, go bird watching, and connect directly with our community.
This joint event is the perfect chance to meet our faculty and students and see firsthand how VCU’s School of Life Sciences and Sustainability is driving impactful environmental research.
Discover how our team monitors river health, protects local ecosystems, and leads vital conservation efforts right here along the James River.
We are excited to welcome you!
Event contact: VCU School of Life Sciences and Sustainability, slss@vcu.edu