Several weekend events
Trek and Treat on Saturday at Widewater State Park in Stafford
read more
PHOTOS: Loriella Park. Spotsylvania
Great views on a gorgeous Monday in Spotsylvania
PHOTOS: Tree Fredericksburg in Mayfield
Volunteers up early Saturday morning to plant 64 trees
Fall leaf report
From the State Department of Forestry
WATCH: Elderly Instruments in Michigan wins Chamber Small Business Award. Here’s the River Rock presentation
River Rock Outfitter in Fredericksburg was one of the seven finalists for the award. There were 15,000 applicants.
PHOTOS: Progress Street. Fredericksburg
Fall in Fredericksburg
PHOTOS: A fall tradition–the tree in front of Chancellor High School
Every fall the leaves on this tree in front of Chancellor HIgh School in Spotsylvania are spectacular. Fall 2023 does not disappoint.
PHOTO: Everywhere you turn, fall begins to appear
Downtown Fredericksburg
Weekly leaf report
From the Virginia Department of Forestry
PHOTOS: Early fall afternoon at Motts Run Reservoir
Calm weather. Just a slight hint of the leaves changing.
PHOTOS: Spectacular rainbow over Spotsy Monday night
Photos courtesy of Adam Blosser
PHOTOS: Spectacular rainbow over Spotsy Monday night
Photos courtesy of Adam Blosser
State Forestry Department needs acorns
Collect, label and drop acorns at any Department of Forestry office by Oct. 16
LISTEN: Town Talk-Wildlife Rescue League & Possum-bilities
Carolyn Wilder (Wildlife Rescue League) & Karen Brace (Possum-bilities)
Make your leaf viewing plans at Virginia State Parks
Generally, peak fall foliage is sometime between October 10 and 31, but these dates can change from year to year.
State leaf report
From the Virginia Department of Forestry
WATCH: Fall plant sale underway at Rappahannock Adult Activities
750 Kings Highway in Stafford: Monday thru Friday 9-4. Saturday 9-noon
WATCH: Rush hour on the Rappahannock at Fredericksburg
https://youtu.be/MbWnaKdLHuE
Update for Tree Fredericksburg native plant and tree pickup
Here’s the new schedule for getting your trees and plants
Free admission to Virginia state parks on Saturday
5 ways to celebrate National Public Lands Day
Today’s News Sponsored by:
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
