9AM Join local leaders, urbanists, and conservationists for a morning panel discussion exploring the dynamic, evolving relationship between the James River Park System and the city that surrounds it. Moderated by Mary Childs, this engaging session dives into how urban growth and natural wilderness intersect, highlighting what it takes to protect Richmond's most vital green space. Tickets are a $10 minimum donation, with fresh Blanchard’s Coffee and breakfast bites provided to power the conversation.

For those unfamiliar with Mary Childs, she is a financial journalist, author, and host originally from Richmond, Virginia. She spent nearly seven years as a co-host of NPR’s Planet Money and previously reported for Barron’s, the Financial Times, and Bloomberg News. She is the author of the bestselling The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All. A graduate of Washington and Lee University with a degree in business journalism, Childs was also a Watson Fellow, spending a year traveling the world painting portraits. She currently lives in Virginia and hosts Mary in America, a new talk show.

100% of your ticket price will be donated to The Park.

Rooted & Wild

A fundraiser benefiting James River Park