**Due to the extensive amount of rain this week and cold temperatures, the Hunter's Island History Tour is cancelled as it will be unsafe to ferry participants across the river** Travel with us to the historic Hunter's Island, located in the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg. During early spring, the island has beautiful wildflowers. Interpreters will […]

Enjoy the Rappahannock River by moonlight! Kayak with Friends of the Rappahannock staff on this guided kayak tour. It's a wonderful experience paddling during sunset and watching the moon rise above the trees. Moonrise is at 8:38 pm. Participants will launch from City Dock and paddle for two hours. This trip is on flat water, […]

Join River Steward Brent Hunsinger to explore uncharted waters (to him). We will launch from Port Royal's King Street Pier and paddle 2.5 miles downriver to explore Gingoteague Creek in King George County. Plan to paddle 6 to 8 miles total, possibly against the tide. We will be gone for up to 4-5 hours with […]

Join River Stewards Mike Shaw and Brent Hunsinger on a paddle along the Rapidan River from Ely’s Ford to Hunting Run on October 27th. Meet us at the Ely’s Ford launch at 10am. This paddle contains 1-2 rapids but is perfect for any experience level and will take about 4 hrs total. Participants must be […]

Join Wildlife Management Area Supervisor Randy Kyner and FOR River Steward Brent Hunsinger on a winter tree identification hike at Oakley Forest WMA in Spotsylvania County. Learn how to identify trees during the winter months when leaves are off the trees. Exact meeting location at Oakley Forest WMA is TBD. CLICK HERE to register for […]

Join FOR Board President and UMW ornithology professor, Dr. Andrew Dolby for a winter birding hike at the Friends of the Rappahannock reserve. You will be walking through the property, identifying birds and learning about bird's unique winter survival adaptations. After a morning of birding, stay to enjoy hot chocolate and snack by the fire […]

Join FOR staff and renowned birding extraordinaire UMW professor Andrew Dolby staff for a winter bird hike at Belle Isle State Park. Meet in the visitor center parking lot. Be prepared to hike several miles through muddy and wet ground. Binoculars are highly recommended. ( A few kids pairs will be available) A $5 parking […]

Join FOR staff for an evening of batty fun! We will talk about Bats, their importance to our Rappahannock River watershed environment, make a craft, and go on a night/evening bat walk! This program is designed for the bat enthusiast, bat amateur, and families (with children aged 5 and older! But feel free to bring […]

*ribbit* ribbit* It's that time of year again... when all you can hear at night are FROGS!   Join our very own April Harper during a Frog Watch USA Orientation and Training on Monday April 11th, from 6 - 8PM. Learn toad and frog calls, and how to best monitor the frog and toad populations […]