Elizabeth River Project Tour

Elizabeth River Project Tour

Tuesday Group - Richard Tarr

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Haven Creek Boat Ramp, 4001 Llewellyn Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504

Description: 
Meet: 9:00, Leave 9:30 AM Haven Creek Boat Ramp, 4001 Llewellyn Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504, Paddle 1.2 Miles Aprox. to Ryan Resilience Lab, 4610 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508, 11:00 - 12:00 Tour the lab, and eat a picnic lunch afterward. 


Don't forget your PFD; it is required to be worn. 


If you have already attended this tour in the past but want to paddle that day, then you can still meet at the ramp at 0900 and have someone, who has paddled in this area, lead another paddle.  Please designate if you want to paddle but not take the tour 


The tour begins at 1100 and lasts about an hour. Since it is open to the public, please sign up by 22 April so we can be sure to get 20 people in attendance. After the tour of the Lab, we can eat lunch on their picnic tables and then paddle for another hour or so.


Are you curious about how we can live in harmony with nature and adapt to the challenges of climate change? Do you want to see how cutting-edge design and technology can create a resilient and sustainable urban coastal community? Do you want to learn more about the Elizabeth River Project and its vision for the future? 


 Join the Elizabeth River Project for a tour of our globally significant resilience model, the Ryan Resilience Lab. This state-of-the-art building showcases how we can protect both the ecosystem and humans as sea levels rise, incorporating replicable, environmentally sustainable design and construction. 
 - Continuous rain gardens that filter stormwater runoff 
 - Solar panels and batteries that aim for net-zero energy -consumption 
 - Floating entry pavilion that rises and falls with the tide 
 - Living shoreline of restored wetlands, oysters, and native plants 
 - River Room that hosts workshops, events, and exhibits 
 - Toilets that flush with 100% harvested rainwater 


The Ryan Resilience Lab is also the key anchor for the Eco-District, a collaborative effort to transform the northern part of Norfolk's Colley Avenue near Knitting Mill Creek into an innovation corridor that fosters economic development, social equity, and environmental stewardship. 


During the one-hour tour, you will see the inside and outside of the building, learn about its features and functions, and hear from our staff and volunteers about the organization's work and goals. The tours are free and open to the public, but space is limited to 20, and pre-registration is necessary by 22 April for the 29th tour for us to include the 20 TATC members. 


Please check out the venue/event: https://elizabethriver.org/ryan-resilience-lab/After you have registered with the lab email Richard rpt@cox.net or call (757) 478-3341 so he will know you are coming for the guided Tour of Elizabeth River Project's Ryan Resilience LabGet your tickets by 22 April for the 29th tour. Tickets for Tours of Elizabeth River Project's Ryan Resilience Lab: https://events.humanitix.com/tours-of-elizabeth-river-project-s-ryan-resilience-lab/tickets?dateId=6786bb5f5124bbef31cf07e2 


To see who is on the roster click here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xi0EkqVf2V73WcTfmFuTtpCyeu8IZ5H0fiaWmedmFcw/edit?usp=sharing