General Assembly 2024

Join us as a strong voice for the Rappahannock River at the state level. The 2024 General Assembly session starts January 10th. While we will be supporting and opposing many issues we are prioritizing the following  issues and will regularly update this page. We will...
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT Thanks to Generous FOR Lifetime Member

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT Thanks to Generous FOR Lifetime Member

Join us in celebrating Giving Tuesday in a variety of ways this year with Friends of the Rappahannock on November 28th! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world....
Starting Environmental Education Early: It’s Toddler Time!

Starting Environmental Education Early: It’s Toddler Time!

Please keep off the dunes. To me these signs are synonymous with going to the beach. They’re posted every so often in the sandy hills near the shore to remind people to use designated walkways. As a child my parents explained these signs to me, and I learned why I...
Raising Kids Who Will Love Their Mother Earth

Raising Kids Who Will Love Their Mother Earth

Motherhood.   There is no other endeavor that can bring so much joy, frustration, pride, worry, excitement, exhaustion, and love to your life all at the same time.   Day to day I don’t always notice the ways that my kids have integrated the values they have learned...
Are you down to Earth?

Are you down to Earth?

Earth Day. The welcome peak of the spring season. The dogwoods are blooming everywhere I look. Trees’ immature leaves and buds are gaining that shade of green that is only rivalled by the daffodils and tulips that line every street. Ducklings and goslings peck...

Winter Exercise on the Rappahannock

Are you daydreaming about warmer weather? The deep green of the trees along the river? Maybe the way the Rappahannock River feels on your toes as you dangle them over the edge of a boat or tube? Us too! We know many people love to paddle, SUP, tube, wade, rock hop,...

Winterizing your Rain Barrel/Cistern

A rain barrel is a great way to make your property more river friendly. Collecting roof runoff in a rain barrel reduces the amount of water that flows from your property, which protects nearby streams and rivers from water pollution. It’s also a great way to...
Winter is Coming! How Animals Prepare

Winter is Coming! How Animals Prepare

As we begin to bring out jackets, gloves, and fuzzy hats to prepare for winter, our local animals and insects are also preparing for winter in their own way. Our FOR educators got together and thought of four critters they thought do the best getting prepared for...
My Gold Award Project – Brooke Weaver

My Gold Award Project – Brooke Weaver

My name is Brooke Weaver and I am a student at Massaponax High School and a Girl Scout. During the summer of 2021, I completed my Gold Scout Award, which is the highest achievement for a Girl Scout as it requires a sustainable impact and at least eighty hours of...
River Friendly Fall Landscaping Tips

River Friendly Fall Landscaping Tips

As I sit here in the office with the doors open I can feel the cool breeze finally blowing in. I can see the leaves changing and falling to the ground. In addition to picking pumpkins and trick or treating, this is also an excellent time to work in your yard. Here are...

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