5 ways to celebrate National Public Lands Day
Free admission to Virginia state parks on Saturday
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WATCH: Still lots of native plants available from Tree Fredericksburg
Rain or shine the pickup is Saturday at FredNats stadium. You can order thru noon Wednesday at treefredericksburg.org
WATCH: Tree Fredericksburg plant and shrub sale this Saturday at FredNats Stadium
Order native trees and shrubs at treefredericksburg.org thru 9/20. Pick them up on Saturday 9/23. Anne Little talks about the schedule and events during the day for the entire family.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Rappahannock Adult Activities
Katie Lafleur and Alexis Fox with Rappahannock Adult Activities talk about the Fall Plant Sale.
Riverfront Park improvements planned this fall
Several projects nearing completion
LISTEN: Town Talk/Widewater State Park
Park Manager Paul Anderson talks about the new paddle craft launch, what the park will look like when all three phases are achieved, Trail Quest and Paddle Quest and how the park benefits the county and region.
PHOTOS: A river in need of water
Rappahannock River from the Quarry Trail. Fredericksburg
Friday night paddle at Caledon State Park in King George
Space is limited; please pre-register
LISTEN: Town Talk/Tree Fredericksburg
Anne Little previews the Tree and Shrub sale at the baseball stadium on September 23rd. Order trees and shrubs right now at treefredericksburg.org
Sky Meadows State Park celebrates 40th anniversary
A celebratory event will be held at the park, with a full day of activities and free admission.
PHOTOS: There’s a new paddle craft launch at Widewater State Park in Stafford
The launch was funded by a grant from the National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Gateways Program.
Tree Fredericksburg annual sale now open
From Tree Fredericksburg Tree Fredericksburg is now holding their annual native tree and shrub sale. Order online at www.treefredericksburg.org and pick up your plants on Saturday, September 23 at the Fred Nats Stadium, 42 Jackie Robinson Way, 22401 between the hours...
Get to know: The Spotted Latternfly
They’re a problem…learn about them!
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Canoe Association
Discussion on how the ACA can help you–Kelsey Bracewell talks about their safety videos (and now some of those videos are in Spanish). How the ACA is getting competitors ready for the Summer Olympics next year in Paris. Around here, life jackets.
Harmful algae expands swimming advisories for parts of Lake Anna
The next sampling will happen the week of September 19th
PHOTOS: Around Virginia: Richmond
The view from Libby Hill Park
Check it out: Caledon in King George
Did you know that Caledon State Park is a National Natural Landmark?
New boat ramp at Widewater State Park in Stafford
The boat ramp officially opened about a month ago
Have you paddled Westmoreland State Park yet?
They offer ranger-led tours and rental equipment, or just bring your own gear! Check out their upcoming Sunset Paddle Tours:
Night Sky Festival coming to Shenandoah National Park
There will be opportunities for stargazing, constellation tours, Junior Ranger activities, and more.
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