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May 2019
Clean Water Happy Hour
Join friends, neighbors, and the local conservation community for a happy hour discussion on the recently released draft watershed implementation plan or "WIP III". This is a strategy that outlines Virginia's plan to keep our waters safe for swimming, drinking, fishing, paddling, and all recreation activities. What better place to talk clean water strategies then at a local brewery that takes clean water from the Rivanna River watershed and crafts it into wonderful beer! We will have a short presentation…
Find out more »June 2019
Rock the River!
Kick-off summer fun with an all day celebration of the Rappahannock River! Spend the day doing outdoor activities such as yoga, paddle, bike or foot races. Celebrate afterwards with live music, food trucks and the beer garden. Join the fun and be sure to find our tent!
Find out more »Urbanna Creek Oyster Restoration Tour
Join Friends of the Rappahannock River Steward, Captain Richard Moncure, and make your world a Rappahannock River Oyster! Depart at 9:30 am from the Urbanna Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar in Urbanna, Virginia. The tour begins in Robinson Creek and then out to the Rappahannock River where bald eagles, osprey, and dolphins often circle the boat to say hello. The first stop will be to a protected reef under restoration in Urbanna Creek where we are working with partners at Christ Church School…
Find out more »Civil War Paddle
National Park Service Supervisory Historian Greg Mertz leads this daylong canoe tour of Civil War sites along the Rapidan River. It is one of our most popular trips and brings to life legendary figures, like Stonewall Jackson, George Custer and J.E.B. Stuart. We also see the remains of Native American fish weirs. Bring a bag lunch, lots of water, sunscreen, etc. PLEASE, no alcohol. This trips fills FAST, so register early. Minimum age is 12 years and this is a…
Find out more »Plein Air Event on the Rappahannock River
Artists are invited to paint the Rappahannock River, to benefit the Rappahannock River. Artists may choose to participate on either June 8th or 9th. Each morning's event begins at 8 am at Darbytown Art Studio, 241 Charles Street, Fredericskburg, where paper or canvas will be stamped. All paintings must be painted plein air, the day of participation, on either the Heritage Trail, or the Rappahannock River. Paintings must be returned to Darbytown by 2 pm the day of participation. Canvases…
Find out more »Disaster + Wilderness First Aid
For adults and focused youths ages 12+. Open to the public. The instructor is Matthew Rosefsky, Geo Medic, Wilderness EMT, CERT, MRC. This two-day, hands-on class teaches how to save life and limb during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance/hospital arrival. Earn the SOLO WFA 2-year certification, approved by the ACA, BSA, GS-USA, BCUNA & more. No pre-requisites. Twenty hours of instruction. Topics include wilderness/remote travel injuries and long-term patient care, the Patient Assessment System (PAS) and more. Spaces…
Find out more »Mount Airy Bluegrass Festival
Attend the 2019 MOUNT AIRY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL located in Warsaw, Va. along the Rappahannock River at the historic home Mount Airy. The music begins on Friday June 28th at 6pm with the special bluegrass stylings of CAROLINA BLUE followed at 7:30 by local Rappahannock pickers, JOSH GRIGSBY & COUNTY LINE! A special VIP pre-party meet and greet with Carolina Blue and Josh Grigsby will happen before the show for VIP ticket holders. On Saturday things kick off at 5:30pm with…
Find out more »July 2019
Thundermoon Paddle
Experience the magic of nightfall from a kayak on the river during a full moon. The paddle covers a 2 mile stretch, from Old Mill Park to City Dock in Fredericksburg. This Friday night float includes discussions about river ecology, FOR's mission, and the river's role in local history. Minimum age is 12 years and some paddling experience is helpful. Meet at City Dock at 7 p.m. for a shuttle to Old Mill Park. We'll be back at City Dock…
Find out more »August 2019
Old Canal Lock Tour on the Rappahannock
Travel by kayak on the beautiful Rappahannock River while learning about the historical, local commercial use of the Rappahannock River. This guided tour delves into the history of the Embrey Dam (built in 1910 and removed in 2004), the canal (built mid-1800s), and the use of locks along this waterway by giving participants an up-front view of the remnants of Fredericksburg's recent past. Discover the power the dammed river gave the past populace, plus the benefits that the free-flowing Rappahannock…
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