Wearing the right life jacket and carrying a whistle–just a few of things that can keep you safe on the water.
WATCH: How do I know my life jacket is correct?
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WATCH: Teaching river safety to the community
There’s another opportunity to talk river safety on Wednesday from 3-5 at River Rock Outfitter on William Street..
Spotsylvania County Park renamed in memory of late Livingston supervisor
Belmont Park is now Jett Park.
When romping in the Rappahannock this summer, go with the flow — safely
River advocates share tips on staying safe on the water this summer.
Make a plan before you hit the water
What should be on your river planning checklist?
WATCH: Rappahannock Education Farm moving forward
Planting has been finished at the Rappahannock Education Farm plot of land at the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.
Downtown Greens wins Conservation Steward of the Year Award from the Land Trust of Virginia
Downtown Greens recognized for conservation efforts of the Upper and Lower Gardens.
Go! 30th Great Train Race this Sunday morning downtown
Here’s all your race day info!
Got shoes?
Healthy Kids Running Series – Stafford- will be collecting shoes at the Great Train Race.
White Oak residents spy trouble with proposed Crow’s Nest campground
Neighbors cite environmental and traffic concerns, want to know the full extent of planned development.
WATCH: Looking at nature close-up
Explaining what a bird Bioblitz is….and how the City Nature Challenge is helping the new Downtown Greens property.
PHOTOS: On the lookout for birds
Monday morning Master Naturalist Henry Day led a group around the Belman Road campus of Downtown Greens as they documented birds on the property.
LISTEN: A reminder to contact 811 before digging
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says contact 811 at least three business days before starting any digging project throughout the year.
WATCH: Historic Germanna unveils new public boat launch at Germanna Ford
Launch opened over the weekend.
WATCH: Historic Germanna celebrates a conservation easement and public boat launch on Saturday
10-4 on Saturday at Historic Germanna on Route 3 West in Orange.
WATCH: Poetry on the Trail in King George is one year old
Benches along a 1-mile segment of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail at Indiantown Road have QR codes that feature the works of Virginia poets.
LISTEN: Historic Garden Week comes to Fredericksburg on Tuesday
Tour is on lower Caroline Street.
Learn how to create a park in your backyard on Monday at Westmoreland State Park
Join rangers on Monday for programs that will teach you how to transform your own green space into a healthy ecosystem for native plants, and animals.
Earth Day events at Widewater State Park
The 6 R’s of recycling and what you can do to incorporate them into your daily life.
WATCH: Fredericksburg Earth Day preview
11-4 at Old Mill Park. Only handicapped parking on site.
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