Virginia State Parks says this survey will help them make plans for the future of the park.
Only a few days left to take a Lake Anna State Park survey
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Drought watch advisory expands to include Caroline and King George
Everyone in the state asked to conserve water.
Peak leaf colors around the region
The Virginia Department of Forestry says prevailing dry conditions across Virginia have resulted in a shorter peak foliage period as leaves dry up and are easily blown off by even light breezes.
Leaf colors nearly at peak around the region
The State Department of Forestry says “Virginia is bathed in peak fall foliage!”
PHOTOS: Fall on the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail
Indiantown Road entrance in King George.
Leaves beginning to show lots of color around here
Weekly Forestry Department report.
PHOTOS: A great day for a Tree Fredericksburg Native Tree Giveaway
35-hundred native trees and shrubs given away and headed to yards around the region.
Lake Anna Master Plan update
Meeting this Thursday at the Louisa County Public Library.
PHOTOS: Planting and picking at Rappahannock Education Farm
20+ volunteers up early Saturday morning at Rappahannock Education Farm gardens in White Oak in Stafford County.
PHOTOS: Pumpkin Island returns to Fredericksburg!
Pumpkins have again been placed on rocks in the Rappahannock River–the Riverside Drive view.
Fall leaf report shows little change so far in leaves around the region
The State Deparatment of Forestry says green is still dominant in Virginia’s forests this week, with high elevations and exposed ridgetops reaching partial levels (about 40% of trees in color).
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative says bamboo is a power outage risk
REC says once planted, bamboo is difficult to manage or remove.
PHOTOS: The nature and beauty of Motts Run
Motts Run is located off River Road.
Virginia State Parks install viewfinders for people with colorblindness
EnChroma-adapted viewfinders have been installed at all Virginia State Parks
LISTEN: Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival this Saturday at UMW
Guest speaker is best selling author Doug Tallamy.
All-Terrain wheelchairs available at Mason Neck State Park in Lorton
The chairs are free to the public and available for both children and adults but must be reserved in advance
Department of Forestry looking for acorns, walnuts and chestnuts
Drop off at any Department of Forestry office by close of business Oct. 15.
Rappahannock Education Farm gets fall and winter garden planted
20+ volunteers show up on Saturday.
Westmoreland State Park included in 9 hikes for non-hikers list
Virginia State Parks compiled the list.
WATCH: Rappahannock Beekeepers Association going strong after 20+ years
Tammie May talks about keeping bees in the region.
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