Views from the Treehouse

You've seen the bumper sticker: "Quit Bitching. Start a Revolution." That's how Brian Bell rolls. Instead of complaining about all the litter he saw in the outdoors, the veteran hiker started a non-profit to do something about it.

Maurice Jackson wears many hats, but his newest challenge will shape the future of Shockoe Bottom for years to come. The question at hand: How to make the gleaming new 17th St. Market a must-see destination for Richmonders and tourists alike?

It's been over a year since, Ralph White, the legendary James River Park manager joined us for our first-ever Views from the Treehouse podcast. That inaugural effort is still our most listened to episode, so we brought Ralph back to help us celebrate, teach us about salamander sex and let us in on his secret firefly watching spot (and more). This one is not to be missed!

As Richmond's sustainability czar, Alicia Zatcoff tries to encourage best practices in everything from recycling to vehicle fleet emissions. But this isn't a battle you win in a year -- or 20.

RVA's Best Kept Outdoors Secret? The Richmond Ski Club Has Been After Fresh Powder for 65 Years

Shay Wilson thinks slowing down and seeing nature like an artist can change our relationship with the outdoors. Wondering how that works? Take her class.

Local therapist Andy Slabaugh takes kids into the woods and along the water to get them to open up about what's going on in their lives. Why children's hyper-modern lives, increasingly detached from nature, need this approach more than ever.

This week we recorded our podcast in front of a live audience at Vasen Brewing in Scott's Addition for "Views from the Brewhouse!" Hear what the Mayor and Parks Director had to say about topics like the Riverfront Plan, the James River Park, bike/pedestrian issues and much more!

Jamie Brunkow is the eyes and ears of America’s Founding River. We ask him how he covers 340 miles and what are biggest challenges the waterway faces.

Mike Burton is in charge of the trails in the James River Park and throughout RVA's park system -- trails that have taken a serious beating with all the rain this year. We delve deep with Burton into the art and science of building and maintaining our award-winning trails, a unique resource who's user base continues to grow.