Join us to help remove litter from along Route 3 in King George County. 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 and bring a reusable water bottle. FOR will provide gloves, trash bags, […]
Join River Steward Brent Hunsinger for a day of hiking and invasive plant removal at the Port Royal Unit of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Participants will have the opportunity to hike the 2 mile trail and help remove invasive plant species that threaten the ecosystem of the property. Please dress for the […]
Register in advance for free trees! Trees will be available for pick-up on March 13th between 10 am-1pm at Pen Druid Brewery. Select your trees below. Trees strengthen our community by increasing property values, making public spaces more livable and improving our environment. This native tree giveaway is made possible by grant funding from the […]
Register in advance for free trees! Trees will be available for pick-up on March 14th between 10 am-1pm at Fauquier High School. Select your trees below. Trees strengthen our community by increasing property values, making public spaces more livable and improving our environment. This native tree giveaway is made possible by grant funding from the […]
Register in advance for free trees! Trees will be available for pickup on March 14th between 10am and 2pm at Chesapeake Academy. Select your trees below. Trees strengthen our community by increasing property values, making public spaces more livable and improving our environment. This native tree giveaway is made possible by grant funding from the […]
Register in advance for free trees! Trees will be available for pick-up on March 14th between 12pm-3:00pm at the Greene County Visitor Center next to Lowes in Ruckersville. Select your trees below. Trees strengthen our community by increasing property values, making public spaces more livable and improving our environment. This native tree giveaway is made […]
Nature Watch Join Friends of the Rappahannock environmental educators for interactive lessons at our nature preserve. Register below! Skulls and Animal Adaptations Learn how to use a dicotamous key to identify different animal skulls. Discover how various animals adapt to their environment and for the season. Minimum age to participate is 5 years old. Read […]
Register in advance for free trees! Trees will be available for pick-up on March 20th between 9 am-1pm at Cedell Brooks Jr Park. Select your trees below. Trees strengthen our community by increasing property values, making public spaces more livable and improving our environment. This native tree giveaway is made possible by grant funding from […]
PC: Aaron Fisher PC:USGS S.D. Game and Inland Fisheries Join Friends of the Rappahannock environmental educators for interactive lessons at our nature preserve. Register below! Endangered Species Learn about endangered species in Virginia. Discover the challegnes unique to each species and learn what will help them […]
Have you always wanted to learn how to shuck oysters or become more familiar with oysters from the Rappahannock River? This oyster experience is crafted for both oyster-lovers and anyone who wants to learn how to enjoy oysters. Buy an oyster package that includes raw oysters, a shucking knife, oyster toppings, recipe cards and access […]
Register in advance for free trees and shrubs! Plants will be available for pick-up on March 27th between 8 am - 12 pm at Fredericksburg Nationals Ball Park (42 Jackie Robinson Way, 22401). Select your trees below. ONLY RESIDENTS OF 22401 zip code can register starting on Feb. 24. Starting March 1, registration is open […]
Join Friends of the Rappahannock environmental educators for interactive lessons at our nature preserve. Register for the program below. PC:Uber Adventures Orienteering and Navigation Discover hands-on skills that will help you know where you are and where you are going! How did the explorers and native people orient themselves to the land? Join us […]
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 share the history behind historic remains and the uses of the island over the years. Participants will meet at the Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters Office, paddle to Hunter's Island, […]