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Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Join FOR friends and staff at our annual meeting and potluck to celebrate a year of achievement for the Rappahannock and discuss future plans. John Odenkirk, Virginia DGIF Fisheries Biologist, will tell the fascinating tale of the Sakehead fish in the Chesapeake and its tributaries, including its recent appearance in the Rappahannock.. Find out the scientific lowdown on this often misunderstood invasive species.
This is a POTLUCK. Please register and bring a dish to share! Questions? call54...
Come aboard with a Rappahannock waterman and get an exclusive look at the river’s bounty from fisherman to fork! Be prepared to step right in and lend a hand while learning about the challenges today’s watermen face and what we may be able to do about them. Lunch will be provided, but bring plenty of water and a snack, if desired. Minimum age is 12 years. Meet at Simonsons, 2883 Simonson Road in Farnham. 8am - 12pm. Rain or shine. $75 for individuals/$225 for families ($60/$180 for m...
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Park Service Historian, Greg Mertz, will lead this canoe trip through the history of the Civil War from the river's perspective. Travel from Germanna to Ely's Ford by canoe and paddle an 8-mile stretch of the Rappahannock that is rich with history! As you paddle, you will stop at several sites along the way to learn about how the Rappahannock played a significant role in shaping Civil War events. This trip fills up fast, so register early! Minimum age is 8-years old. Bring a bag lunch.Backup dat...
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Water your lawn, wash your dog, and conserve water! Rain barrels are a cheap, simple way to conserve water on a daily basis. With only one barrel, you could save up to 1,300 gallons of water during the peak summer months! Join us for a workshop this month!
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Cooloff while floating down the Rappahannock on this family friendly trip! Drift downstream and enjoy a beautiful summer's day then shoot the rapids at First Drop. Prepare to get wet and wear river shoes that will stay on your feet (that means no flip flops)! Life jackets provided and required.
Minimum age is 6 years.
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Water your lawn, wash your dog, and conserve water! Rain barrels are a cheap, simple way to conserve water on a daily basis. With only one barrel, you could save up to 1,300 gallons of water during the peak summer months! Join us for a workshop this month!
Cossey Pond, next to dog park, Fredericksburg
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Learn to appreciate the river as an angler and learn to cast a fly rod with the Falmouth Flats Fly Fishers. Join us for a morning of fishing fly tying and learning about the Rappahannock from a fisherman’s perspective.This is a perfect workshop for beginning fishers and those who have always wanted to learn. All ages are welcome. Fishing gear will be provided. Meet at Old Cossey Pond along Fredericksburg’s Canal Path. (Next to the Dog Park) Pre-registration is required.
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Water your lawn, wash your dog, and conserve water! Rain barrels are a cheap, simple way to conserve water on a daily basis. With only one barrel, you could save up to 1,300 gallons of water during the peak summer months! Join us for a workshop this month!
Step back in time aboard FOR’s River Steward Boat and follow the trail of Captain John Smith! As you travel in the wake of long forgotten steamboats , you’ll pass the nationally renowned eagle habitat at Fones Cliffs and discuss historic homes and plantations along the river and their lingering impact on the Rappahannock today. Bring plenty of water and sun block! Space is limited on the boat, so register early! Minimum age is 10 years. 9am - 12pm. $45 for individuals/$135 for famili...
Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters
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Water your lawn, wash your dog, and conserve water! Rain barrels are a cheap, simple way to conserve water on a daily basis. With only one barrel, you could save up to 1,300 gallons of water during the peak summer months! Join us for a workshop this month!
Farley Vale Farm - King George Co.
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Rappahannock RiverFest 2013
Wine and dine on steamed crabs and Virginia BBQ at FOR’s annual gala on the banks of the beautiful Rappahannock. Enjoy live music, fine food and drinks (including open bars), and bid on great live and silent auction items. This is THE Frederickburg Region event of the year. Tickets sell out early and are sold in ADVANCE ONLY! Individual tickets start at $75. Sponsorships start at $200 for 2 tickets and include recognition in advertising. ...
Fall River Cleanup
Join us for a morning of picking up trash along the Rappahannock and local streams. We will provide supplies, site maps, and lunch! Be prepared to drive to your site. If you have a truck, bring it to haul trash. Adult supervision of youth under 18 required. Pre-registration is required. 9am - 1pm. This event is based out of Old Mill Park in Fredericksburg.Rain or shine. FREE .
Register via this page, after June 1. (It is used for Spring Cleanup prior to June 1).
Help FOR and US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 310 clean up as many areas along our beautiful river as possible. If you know of a site that needs to be cleaned, please let us know. Otherwise, we will have pre-assigned cleanup sites and supplies for volunteers. If you have a truck or a boat that you don’t mind lending to the cause, please let us know. Pre-registration is preferred. Please register on our Tidal Cleanup Page. 9am - 12pm.Rain or shine. FREE
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