20+ volunteers up early Saturday morning at Rappahannock Education Farm gardens in White Oak in Stafford County.
PHOTOS: Planting and picking at Rappahannock Education Farm
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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.
Suggested updates: Alum Spring no walk in the park
Landscape architects weigh in on projects at two city parks as well as Ficklen Island.
Got bees?
Deadline fast approaching for Virginia beehive distribution lottery.
PHOTOS: Hunting Run Reservoir
Cooling off at Hunting Run off Ely’s Ford Road in Spotsylvania.
Boat ramp at Widewater State Park reopens
Ramp was closed for several months due to maintenance.
Chesapeake Bay Program report: Rappahannock River grasses increased
Underwater grasses act like the “antacids” of the Bay, diminishing the acidity of the water caused by agricultural runoff and untreated waste.
PHOTOS: Saturday morning @ Motts Run
Beating the heat.
UPDATE: Swimming advisory extended for Lake Anna
Terry’s Run now included in advisory area.
WATCH: Helping your plants in this hot weather
Janet Douberly with Downtown Greens talks about strategies in this hot weather to help your plants to thrive and survive.
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