Friends of the Rappahannock is SO excited to be the recipient of Broad Run Off Road's annual Fall Foliage Adventure Race! Make a team or go solo as the temperatures start cooling off and the leaves start falling and changing color during our Fall Foliage Adventure Race in and around the stunningly beautiful Mott's Run Reservoir Recreation […]
Friends of the Rappahannock needs oyster restoration volunteers for the Urbanna Oyster Festival! We're working to recycle the oyster shells from this huge event, and we can't do it alone. We need volunteers to help manage the shell recycling which will include the monitoring and transportation of oyster shells. Please be sure to fill out […]
We are hosting a 6 month community science water quality program in Upper Rappahannock waterways from Jan to June 2024! On Jan 17th at 4:30pm, FOR Restoration Coordinator Ellie Young will meet volunteers at Yowell Meadow Park to demonstrate how to take a water sample and hand off all water sampling supplies. If you can't […]
Bring a team, grab a beer and test your knowledge for a cause at Water's End Brewery Trivia Thursday at 7pm! Stuck on a question? Not confident in your answer? For a small donation supporting FOR you can get hints, answer checks and become an FOR member! Can't make it to trivia but still want […]
We're looking for River Friends to help us bag oyster shell on Saturday, January 20th from 9:30am-12pm! 744 St Andrews Ln, Weems, VA FOR staff will guide you through the process of creating a bag of oyster shell - please note this requires working together to move baskets that may weigh up to 50 pounds! […]
Join FOR staff to remove litter from along Route 17 in Port Royal. We will concentrate our efforts in the areas close to tributaries that drain into the Rappahannock River. All litter grabbers, gloves, safety vests and bags will be provided. Please dress for weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring snacks/water. Parking: Randolph's on the River […]
Bring a team, grab a beer and test your knowledge for a cause at FXBG Wild Hare Cider Trivia Thursday at 7pm on Feb 15th! Stuck on a question? Not confident in your answer? For a small donation supporting FOR you can get hints, answer checks and become an FOR member! Winners get a PRIZE […]
Need a reason to get outside and enjoy nature in the winter? Want to help the whole family find joy in nature? Or just trying to learn more about the birds you see outside your windows? We’ve got the perfect project for you! Join people from all over the world to participate in the Great […]
We’re looking for River Friends to help us bag oyster shell on Saturday, February 24th from 9:30am-12pm! 744 St Andrews Ln, Weems, VA FOR staff will guide you through the process of creating a bag of oyster shell – please note this requires working together to move baskets that may weigh up to 50 pounds! […]
DUE TO WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Spring field trips and summer camp are right around the corner. We have to spruce up the property to ensure our nature preserve is safe, healthy, and ready for inspiring future river stewards! Volunteer with us March 2nd to help make the education experience for our local […]
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