New data-driven approach features living “smart map” to guide land conservation in Virginia to the highest value conservation lands
Governor Northam announces launch of ConserveVirginia
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Cleaning up Spotsy
VIDEO: The first annual Spotsylvania Spring Community Clean-up is this Saturday
No plastic straws: A Stafford elementary student makes a plea
VIDEO: A fourth grade student at Conway Elementary in Stafford asks the school board to just say no to plastic straws.
Eagles at city dock
PHOTOS: Look up! Don’t always pay attention to your phone! City Dock. Fredericksburg.
New trees along Dixon Street thanks to Tree Fredericksburg volunteers
PHOTOS: It’s really spring. Tree Fredericksburg was out early this morning with students from UMW planting 35 trees along Dixon Street.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival on Saturday @ UMW
VIDEO: It’s your chance to see 11 short environmental films. “Where Activism Gets Inspired.”
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to UMW
VIDEO: The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is coming to UMW’s Chandler Hall on March 23rd. It’s 11 short enviromental films. Info@ riverfriends.org
Change at Friends of the Rappahannock
Friends of the Rappahannock has announced that Kathleen Harrigan is stepping down after five years as executive director. Daria Christian, FOR’s assistant executive director, will take over as interim executive director.
Opinion: Fones Cliffs action by Attorney General will help the Rappahannock
Developer is sued for illegal actions along river cliffs
FOR, Chamber team for river cleanup
Over 230 volunteers picked up litter at nine riverfront sites around the City and Stafford County
News from Downtown Greens
Family Yoga in the Garden, Garden Hours, Giving Tuesday, and Head Start Garden Sprouts upcoming at Downtown Greens.
Downtown Greens August Events
Upcoming events from Downtown Greens including Sip and See Garden Tours, a Youth Farm Program summer camp, Tea Meet-ups, and more.
Friends of the Rappahannock Port Royal Paddle July 28
Join Friends of the Rappahannock’s Education Director and Education Coordinator for a family-friendly paddle on the tidal Rappahannock!
Hiking’s for the birds
Learn about birds, plants, insects and wild edibles on Friends of the Rappahannock hike
Many Events This Weekend in Fredericksburg
Downtown Farmers Market Returns this Saturday! Saturday, April 21 from 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Hurkamp Park, 900 Prince Edward St You've been waiting for it all winter long! Celebrate spring with some fresh produce and old friends! Hooray, hooray for opening day! Tree...
Crew of volunteers cleans canal
Canoeists paddle canal to collect garbage
Virginia State Parks win green award
Virginia State Parks is receiving the Virginia Green Travel Star Award for Most Innovative Green Projects and its commitment to environmental excellence in 2017.
10 Virginia farms honored for conservation work
The Virginia Clean Water Farm Grand Basin Awards are presented each year to farmers or farm owners who are doing exceptional work to protect soil and water resources. One winner is selected from each of Virginia’s 10 major river basins.
FOR buys beach and cliff land along Rappahannock
Friends of the Rappahannock recently purchased the 5 acres of land upriver from their headquarters
Senate appropriations bill to continue funding for Chesapeake Bay Program, Rappahannock efforts
The Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and related agencies has proposed that the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program receive $73 million, the same as in previous years.
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