Tricia Pearsall

Creator:

Pearsall, Tricia

Extent:

2 Files

Language:

English

Biographical / historical:

About Tricia, in her own words: "The James River Park and the James River and its banks have been a part of my Richmond life from the time I moved here in the late 1960s. We'd explore along the river in the Park, and I'd take my kids snorkeling and swimming in the River. Later, I guided river camps for kids, and led history hikes for all ages along the river. I now serve on the Historic Falls of the James Scenic River Advisory Committee and the Board of the James River Outdoor Coalition.

As I approach my 8th decade, I remember when we excitedly explored by few, if any, paths, discovered and marveled at all James River Park natural lands and animals. Now I'm advocating furiously to protect the degradation of biomass and loss of habitat caused by too many paths or trails and over use. The river and the JRP park are RVA and must remain a priority in protection management and funding. I only hope tomorrow's children get to experience the JRP as we have. Now retired, I have been an experiential education teacher and administrator at St. Catherine's School, an adult ESL teacher at Richmond Public Schools, and a kayak and backpack instructor with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation.

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Interview length 1:04:09, includes wav file and pdf transcript

Names:

Pearsall, Tricia
Pearsall, Tricia

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