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 […]
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 […]
Help Friends of the Rappahannock staff plant 600 trees on a scenic farm along the Rappahannock River in King George County! All gloves and tools will be provided. Please bring a water bottle and snacks. Long pants and sturdy shoes are required.
Join Friends of the Rappahannock on December 3rd from 9am to 12pm to learn about the significant environmental legislative action coming up in the 2023 General Assembly. This is your best chance to hear from statewide environmental experts and meet other conservationists from our area all in the same day! You can join our […]
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 location to be […]
Join FOR and state park staff, and renowned birding extraordinaire UMW professor Andrew Dolby for a winter bird hike at Belle Isle State Park. Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot. Be prepared to hike several miles through muddy and wet ground. Binoculars are highly recommended. A $5 parking fee is required, for more information […]
Join Tidal Educator Anna McGonnell for a nature hike in the Northern Neck at Hughlett Point Natural Area Preserve! Hughlett Point Preserve contains several excellent examples of tidal and non-tidal wetlands, as well as exemplary undeveloped beaches, dunes, and upland forests. It is an important wintering area for migrating waterfowl and songbirds, and provides habitat […]
Join FOR and King George County staff to remove litter along Route 301 in Sealston. This area drains to Muddy Creek and litter washes down into the Creek from roadside drainages. All gloves, bags and litter grabbers will be provided. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring snacks/water. We will park and […]
Join FOR and King George County staff to remove litter along Route 301 in King George County. All gloves, bags and litter grabbers will be provided. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring snacks/water. Meet at King George Truck and Tire (1170 Kings Highway King George, VA 22485).
We encourage kayakers (ages 12 and up) of all experience levels to join us for an evening paddle along Morattico Creek. This is a basic, beginners paddle and will include fun glow sticks and nightlife animals and birds you might not usually see. Bring a water bottle, snacks and closed toed shoes that you don’t […]
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