Please keep off the dunes. To me these signs are synonymous with going to the beach. They’re posted every so often in the sandy hills near the shore to remind people to use designated walkways. As a child my parents explained these signs to me, and I learned why I...
Motherhood. There is no other endeavor that can bring so much joy, frustration, pride, worry, excitement, exhaustion, and love to your life all at the same time. Day to day I don’t always notice the ways that my kids have integrated the values they have learned...
Earth Day. The welcome peak of the spring season. The dogwoods are blooming everywhere I look. Trees’ immature leaves and buds are gaining that shade of green that is only rivalled by the daffodils and tulips that line every street. Ducklings and goslings peck...
Are you daydreaming about warmer weather? The deep green of the trees along the river? Maybe the way the Rappahannock River feels on your toes as you dangle them over the edge of a boat or tube? Us too! We know many people love to paddle, SUP, tube, wade, rock hop,...
A rain barrel is a great way to make your property more river friendly. Collecting roof runoff in a rain barrel reduces the amount of water that flows from your property, which protects nearby streams and rivers from water pollution. It’s also a great way to...
As we begin to bring out jackets, gloves, and fuzzy hats to prepare for winter, our local animals and insects are also preparing for winter in their own way. Our FOR educators got together and thought of four critters they thought do the best getting prepared for...
My name is Brooke Weaver and I am a student at Massaponax High School and a Girl Scout. During the summer of 2021, I completed my Gold Scout Award, which is the highest achievement for a Girl Scout as it requires a sustainable impact and at least eighty hours of...
As I sit here in the office with the doors open I can feel the cool breeze finally blowing in. I can see the leaves changing and falling to the ground. In addition to picking pumpkins and trick or treating, this is also an excellent time to work in your yard. Here are...
Development Coordinator Friends of the Rappahannock Position posted on 5/25/2021 Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) is a 501c3 watershed protection organization based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. FOR works to be the voice and active force for a healthy and scenic...
Environmental Education Manager – Upper Rappahannock Friends of the Rappahannock Position posted on 5/19/2021 Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) is a 501c3 watershed protection organization. FOR works to be the voice and active force for a healthy and scenic...
