Join Friends of the Rappahannock on a family birding adventure that will prepare you to help birds through citizen science! This birding adventure will start with participants learning how to use binoculars, how to identify common birds in the region, and taking a quick hike to practice identifying birds. Your Friends of the Rappahannock instructor […]

Learn about the different types of owls that live in Virginia! Participants will join Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) to learn about the ecology of different owl species and learn what sounds they make. We will then take a short hike to listen for owls in the night. Location: Spilman Park - Picnic Shelter - […]

Join Friends of the Rappahannock on a family birding adventure that will prepare you to help birds through citizen science! This birding adventure will start with participants learning how to use binoculars, how to identify common birds in the region, and taking a quick hike to practice identifying birds. Your Friends of the Rappahannock instructor […]

Join us in planting trees on a beautiful property in Rappahannock County on Friday November 12th, 2021 from 9 AM to 3 PM. We are planting all native tree saplings and will also be installing tree protection shelters and bird nets. This is a family friendly event! Bring a lunch, water, sunscreen/bug spray, long pants […]

Join us in Port Royal to prevent litter from reaching Mill Creek and the Rappahannock River. We will clean up litter from around the Mill Creek bridge and Route 17. Meet up location will be sent prior to event to volunteers. Bring a water bottle and backpack to carry trash bags in. Wear long pants […]

Join Friends of the Rappahannock as we partner with the Inn & Tavern at Meander for a Volunteer Tree Planting and Oyster Roast on November 13th. Plant trees with FOR staff on the Inn at Meander's property from 9AM - 12 PM and get a FREE ticket to the Oyster Roast Cocktail Party. We have […]

Join FOR and King George County staff to remove litter from along Route 3. Many tributaries to the Rappahannock River run underneath Route 3 and we want to assist County staff in stopping litter pollution from entering our waterways. Please wear close-toed shoes, long pants, and sturdy shoes, bring a reusable water bottle and snacks. […]

Calling all Culpeper County residents! We will be having a free tree giveaway on Saturday, November 20th, at Yowell Meadow Park. Our staff will be at the park at 9 am to give out Redbuds, Flowering Dogwoods, Serviceberry, or White Oak trees. If you are interested in receiving a tree, please register for those trees […]

Grab a beer and join us at Highmark Brewery on Nov 30th from 3-10pm to support Friends of the Rappahannock and our mission! Highmark Brewery is generously donating 10% of their day’s profit to FOR so make sure to bring a friend, get a drink and stay awhile this Giving Tuesday! Huge thank you to […]

Join us for a winter time hike to view a solitary stretch of the Rappahannock River. Starting at 9 AM, we will hike to the top of Horsehead Cliffs through old growth forest where excellent views of the river and its surroundings abound. We will enjoy lunch at the bridge over Owl Hollow Creek and […]