Tammie May talks about keeping bees in the region.
WATCH: Rappahannock Beekeepers Association going strong after 20+ years
read more
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.
Protected area of Crow’s Nest peninsula grows by 200 acres
Natural area preserve in Stafford County adds more upland forest and forested wetlands.
PHOTOS: Sunflowers thriving @ Downtown Greens
Sunflowers planted by students in the upper garden at Downtown Greens.
PHOTOS: Seeking relief from the heat
Ni Reservoir in Spotsylvania.
PHOTOS: Nearly 400 pounds of produce (so far) from the Rappahannock Education Farm garden
Volunteers were out in the heat Saturday morning harvesting and tying up plants at the Rappahannock Education Farm garden at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
WATCH: Growing for the community
Volunteers were at work Saturday morning at the Rappahannock Education Farm Garden at the Fredericksburg Regioanl Food Bank.
Music of the night at Caledon
Night life at Caledon State Park in King George.
WATCH: The case for native plants
Anne Little of Tree Fredericksburg spoke at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library about how native plants improve your own yard and help the community.
VDOT to install pollinator habitats to protect ecosystem
Effort includes the addition of 135 new acres of pollinator habitats near state-maintained roads this year.
Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events joins statewide Play All Day VA for summer solstice
The Play All Day VA is being held by Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events on June 20 for the summer solstice at all parks in the City of Fredericksburg.
Free fishing days in Virginia this weekend
This is your chance to fish without a license!
Micah asks for water donations
Drop by water at Micah on M, Tu, W, Fri from 10-2.
Today’s News Sponsored by:
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
