Friends of the Rappahannock is excited to be partnering with Owl Run Nursery to pot native species on Saturday, August 13th from 8 AM to 1 PM. This volunteer day is perfect for the master gardener or experienced planter. You'll get to meet the grower, tour the nursery, learn about native plants, and even help […]
Head to the Northern Neck to witness the on-land operations of Rogue Oysters, a working oyster farm, and see what goes into the day-to-day life of an oyster farmer while learning about the sustainability of oysters. You will learn about an innovative new method of growing oysters that is being created by the owners of […]
Join Friends of the Rappahannock and the Northern Piedmont Tree Stewards to help maintain the health and vitality of the urban tree canopy planted by volunteers and students two years ago at the beautiful Rockwater Park in downtown Culpeper, VA. We will be pruning, mulching, and identifying trees that need replacement. We also have one […]
Join us for this year's 2022 Rappahannock River Service Day! What better way to enjoy the fall weather than keeping our river clean and enjoying some sun!? Bring your friends, family or coworkers! Everyone will park (no fee) and meet at Old Mill Park at 9am. Volunteers will then be split up into clean up […]
Help Friends of the Rappahannock staff plant 600 trees on a scenic farm along the Rappahannock River in King George County! All gloves and tools will be provided. Please bring a water bottle and snacks. Long pants and sturdy shoes are required.
Join Friends of the Rappahannock at the Barn at 678 for a Shellabration featuring local Rappahannock River oysters and delicious wines from The Barn at 678. $1 oysters from local oyster growers that partner with us on restoration programs. All the oyster shell will be recycled and the proceeds will go to support our oyster […]
Join us at the new Rappahannock Conservation Nursery every first Tuesday of the month from 2pm - 5pm. FOR's restoration team is building a native plant nursery and needs your help! Spend the afternoon re-potting native trees, pruning native shrubs, and planting acorns to grow our native plant stock. Practice your plant ID and meet […]
Join us on Thursday March 16th for an afternoon of planting trees at Pen Druid Brewing! From 3pm – 6pm FOR staff will be on site to help plant 300 native trees and shrubs along the Thornton River, a tributary to the Rappahannock River Watershed. FOR will provide gloves, tools, and planting material. Just bring […]
Join us on Thursday March 23rd for an afternoon of planting trees at Pen Druid Brewing! From 3pm – 6pm FOR staff will be on site to help plant 300 native trees and shrubs along the Thornton River, a tributary to the Rappahannock River Watershed. FOR will provide gloves, tools, and planting material. Just bring […]
* This event has been moved to the rain date of Sunday March 26th * Join us on Sunday March 26th for a day of planting trees at Old House Vineyards! From 10am - 3pm FOR staff will be on site to help plant 400 native trees and shrubs along Mountain Run, a tributary to […]
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