Join us to help remove litter in Stafford County. Many tributaries that flow into the Rappahannock River run along busy roads and public areas. We want to assist in stopping litter pollution from entering our waterways. Help us pick up litter along Falls Run to make a difference for the Rappahannock. We will meet at […]
Join us to help remove litter in Stafford County. Many tributaries that flow into the Rappahannock River run along busy roads and public areas. We want to assist in stopping litter pollution from entering our waterways. Help us pick up litter along Falls Run to make a difference for the Rappahannock. We will meet at […]
**THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO HIGH RIVER LEVELS AND STANDING WATER. WE WILL NOT BE DOING A RESCHEDULE OR RAIN DATE** LITTER CLEAN-UP DETAILS Join Friends of the Rappahannock and Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events for our annual Big Fall Cleanup, sponsored by the Fredericksburg Nationals. Volunteers should please meet at Old […]
What better way to honor our current and former presidents than by continuing to serve our nation by cleaning up litter! We will be cleaning litter up from Old mill Park from 10 am - 1 pm on Monday, February 21st. Please dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed toed shoes. We […]
In Partnership with Tree Fredericksburg, Bartlett Tree Research, and We Plant Trees, we will be giving away 2500 native seedling trees (2-4 ft high) at the Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 23rd at Old Mill Park's Earth Day event. The trees will be of varying native species, available to any household in the Fredericksburg […]
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER** Únase a nosotros para una experiencia compartida divertida y familiar relacionada con la cuenca y nuestra conexión con el río de una manera segura y cómoda. Join us for a fun, family-friendly shared experience related to the watershed and our connection to the river in a safe […]
Únase a nosotros para un día celebrando el Río Rappahannock. Este es un evento familiar, gratuito y está abierto al público. Todos los expositores serán bilingües. Join us for a day celebrating the Rappahannock River. This is a family event, free and open to the public. All exhibitors will be bilingual. Our goal is engage […]
Learn more about green initiatives in the City of Fredericksburg. On June 27th, join us for A More River-Friendly Fredericksburg, presented by Adam Lynch, Friends of the Rappahannock. Cities—and the people who live there—play a critical role in making society more sustainable. Participate in a discussion of how the City of Fredericksburg can embrace its urban […]
***THIS PADDLE HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO RIVER CONDITIONS.*** This decision was not made lightly and our staff and other river professionals agree that the current conditions in Fredericksburg are too unpredictable tonight to have the paddle. We will be rescheduling to October 9th. Please contact Carleigh Starkston (carleigh.starkston@riverfriends.org) if you registered as a participant […]
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 […]
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