Upcoming events from Downtown Greens including Sip and See Garden Tours, a Youth Farm Program summer camp, Tea Meet-ups, and more.
Downtown Greens August Events
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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.
Richmond County bans fracking
Richmond County is the first community to ban fracking in the Rappahannock River watershed
Virginia to offer nutrient management training in December
Training is for anyone statewide interested in learning about the development of agricultural nutrient management plans or how to become a certified plan writer.
Injured bald eagle released at Caledon
An injured bald eagle rescued by a Stafford County Animal Control Officer in May was released last week at Caledon State Park in King George County.
Breakfast discussion to focus on clean water issues
The Clean Water Breakfast will be held on Monday, October 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Regional Library at 1201 Caroline Street.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library hosting eclipse celebrations
Activities that may be offered at one or more of these branches are building your own viewer, listening to folktales about the sun, crafts, live video streaming, and safe observing.
Native plants on display at Fairgrounds
The Central Rappahannock Natives Plant Display Garden features plants that are originally from this area.
Crow’s Nest added to national Old-Growth Network
OGFN’s goal is to preserve in every county in the United States at least one old-growth or mature forest that is publicly accessible.
Photos from Rock The River FXBG
The Rock The River FXBG festival combines running races, paddling races, mountain bike races, live music, local beer, vendors and activities for kids.
VA Senators respond to Trump climate change statement
US joins Syria and Nicaragua as only nations opting out of climate accord.
DelMarVa senators call for funding for Chesapeake Bay program
U.S. Senators representing Maryland, Virginia and Delaware are calling on appropriators to fully fund the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Program, which supports public education about and access to the Chesapeake Bay.
Panamanian naturalist to speak at UMW
Berguido is founder of the Chucanti Cloud Forest Reserve and Advantage Tours Panama
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