The State Forestry Department says Virginia’s fall colors are arriving early this year, with drought conditions accelerating leaf change across much of the state.
Forestry officials advise early trips for leaf viewing
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PHOTOS: Volunteers dig in to plant 6,500 seedlings at Rappahannock Education Farm
From students to sports teams, over 60 volunteers came together Saturday to plant thousands of seedlings that when fully grown, will be donated to families in need.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Consider a Westmoreland Park hike!
Virginia State Parks names Big Meadow Trail as one of the top hikes for non-hikers.
PHOTOS: Dahlgren trail crew relocates rail car
A volunteer crew successfully relocated a 40,000-pound historic rail car along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, with plans underway to move the caboose and construct a protective carport.
Stay tick-safe this Labor Day weekend
As we spend Labor Day weekend outdoors, the Virginia Department of Health reminds us to take precautions against ticks, which can spread illnesses like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Trail extension now open at Crow’s Nest Nature Preserve
Newly-opened stretch of trail runs along Potomac Creek and totals 4.4 miles.
PHOTOS: Planting…and harvesting at Rappahannock Education Farm
Volunteers on Saturday at the Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak planted 500 tomato plants.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm passes the one ton mark in donated food
342 pounds of vegetables harvested and donated on Monday.
LISTEN: Former area theater teacher creates Shakespeare Garden
Fred Franklin has created the garden at his Fredericksburg home.Â
WATCH: A walk in the woods at Downtown Greens
Downtown Greens in Fredericksburg is holding two nature walks at their Belman Road campus this month–a Twilight walk on June 27th and a morning walk on the 28th.
PHOTOS: A little rain, a lot of fun
Fredericksburg SPCA 5K Recue Run–Start and finish at the downtown library.
Free Fishing Days in Virginia this weekend
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources says no fishing license needed.
Stafford Swift Water Rescue aims to keep waters safe on summer weekends
Patrols out at Falmouth Beach/Historic Port of Falmouth.
Celebrating Otters!
World Otter Day, observed annually on the last Wednesday of May, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about otter conservation and celebrating otters.
LISTEN: Spotsylvania Schools social worker to walk across England to raise money for local mental health
Later this month, Heidi Tippett begins the nearly 200 mile/14 day hike across England west-to-east from the Irish Sea to the North Sea to raise money for Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region.
PHOTOS: From Riverside Drive to City Dock–a roaring Rappahannock
The National Weather Service says the river crested early Thursday at 15 feet.
PHOTOS: River rising at City Dock
City Dock and Old Mill Park closed.
WATCH: Love Scrub returns to Hurkamp Park
The Love Scrub begins Sunday morning at 10.
What you should know about bears in Virginia
Residents can contact the Wildlife Conflict Helpline at 1-855-571-9003 to report any concerns about bears in their area and receive additional advice on preventing and mitigating wildlife conflicts.
PHOTOS: Another big volunteer turnout at Rappahannock Education Farm in Stafford
More than 30 Rappahannock Education Farm volunteers planted 250+ tomato plants on Saturday morning in White Oak.
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