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 River Steward Adam Lynch and VA League of Conservation Voters for a jointly hosted River Kayak Paddle along the Rappahannock River. This paddle will be from 2 - 4 PM. Bring a water bottle, snack, and closed toed shoes you don’t mind getting wet. All participants will be expected to wear a personal flotation […]
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 […]
FOR's annual largest fundraiser, Riverfest is back! Can you believe it has been a community tradition since 1991? Wether you are a Riverfest newbie or veteran, we can wait to have you back this year in person and by the river!! We will have all you can eat crabs, fried catfish, open bar, community, auctions, […]
***This event was rescheduled to October 9th from August. If you already registered for the August paddle, you will automatically receive attendance information for this paddle.*** Enjoy an evening Paddle along the Fredericksburg city on October 9th with River Steward Adam Lynch. This paddle will be from 5:30 PM - 8 PM and will include […]
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 […]
Attention LARGE SCALE King George & Westmoreland landowners! If you are interested in learning about land conservation and water quality, this event is for you! Northern Neck Land Conservancy and FOR are hosting this FREE event with the Natural Resource Conservation Service and Tri-County City Soil and Water District and the VA Department […]
Join us for a NEW Fall Education Event! Come out to our Fredericksburg Nature Preserve next to the Rappahannock for a spooky good time! Educators will be sharing fun lessons on some of the spooky birds, critters, and creepy-crawlies we have here in the watershed! We will also have someone from Awesome Possumz with a […]
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 […]
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