Friends of the Rappahannock

FOR

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       Google Earth Tour of the Rappahannock

Our Programs
       Middle and Upper Watershed
       Tidal (lower) Watershed
       Other Programs
          Monitoring
          "It's Time to do Your Doodie"
          Adopt-a-trail

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       Report Erosion Control Violations
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       Passport to the Central Rappahannock
       Reports & Studies
       Water Trail Maps & Guides
       Birding at FOR

Events
       2013 Calendar of Events (interactive w/ registr.)
       2013 Calendar of Events (Downloadable PDF)
       Spring Rappahannock River Cleanup
       Tidal Rappahannock River Clean-up
       Event Fees & Policies
       Riverfest 2012 Ticket Sales
       Wild and Scenic Film Festival
       From the Rappahannock, For the Rappahannock

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	Now Hiring: Programs Manager 2012 Annual Report Now Online 2013 Event Calendar Now Online Chris Muldrow is our single new nominee on the slate for the May 20 F.O.R. Executive Committee election. Here is his Bio. The remaining EC members are continuing their terms. Menhaden Receive a Critical Boost Regulators vote 20 percent menhaden catch cut Associated Press __ 2011-2012 Hazel Run Study Results Released FOR joining up with Oscar-nominated filmmaker to produce film about the Rappahannock Read more... THANK YOU to all our generous SUPPORTERS! THANK YOU From the FOR HQ Office _ THANK YOU from the FOR Tidal Office _______________________________________

Events

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	Jun1 6/1/2013 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Life of a Waterman Tour Simonson Creek (map) 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... Register More... Export To Desktop Jun15 6/15/2013 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Civil War Canoe Float Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters (map) 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... Register More... Export To Desktop Jun19 6/19/2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters (map) 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! Register More... Export To Desktop Jul14 7/14/2013 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Family Tubing Trip Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters (map) 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. Register More... Export To Desktop Jul17 7/17/2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters (map) 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! Register More... Export To Desktop Aug17 8/17/2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fly Fishing Workshop Cossey Pond, next to dog park, Fredericksburg (map) 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. Register More... Export To Desktop Aug21 8/21/2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters (map) 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! Register More... Export To Desktop Sep7 9/7/2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Historic Wharves Tour 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... Register More... Export To Desktop Sep18 9/18/2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop Friends of the Rappahannock Headquarters (map) 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! Register More... Export To Desktop Sep21 9/21/2013 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Rappahannock Riverfest 2013 Farley Vale Farm - King George Co. (map) 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. ... More... Export To Desktop Oct19 10/19/2013 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Fall Central River Cleanup Old Mill Park (map) 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). More... Export To Desktop Oct20 10/20/2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fall TIDAL River Cleanup 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 More... Export To Desktop

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Friends of the Rappahannock, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization.

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