VIDEO: Big celebration in Richmond County along the Rappahannock. 252 acres of historically and environmentally important land is preserved.

PHOTOS: The U-S Fish and Wildlife Service and the Conservation Fund gathered in Richmond County to celebrate the preservation of 252 acres at Fones Cliffs. The Rappahannock River Valley Wildlife Refuge isn’t open yet. Officials say road work and fencing near the cliffs still must be completed.

VIDEO: Can you spare 90 minutes to help protect the River? Monday, June 24 – meet at 3pm at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg. The Fredericksburg Clean and Green Commission and the R-Board are coordinating a time to clean up cigarette butts around the city. Volunteers will get s upplies and will work on a assigned block. 4pm there’s a celebration at City Dock. 540-658-4591 with questions.

VDOT teamed up with several partners in Caroline County to pick up litter.

Fauquier native Daria Christian has been named the new Executive Director of Friends of the Rappahannock.

AUDIO: Lt. Stephen Snider, Capt. Matt King and Lt. Jon Hensen talk Rappahannock safety, life jackets and making a float plan.

The Fredericksburg Farmers Market opens this Saturday at Hurkamp Park.

PHOTOS: In another week or so when the leaves are out, this would be tougher to see. This Bald Eagle was visible from the Falmouth Bridge all afternoon.

VIDEO: Up close with Anne Little of Tree Fredericksburg as she describes their mission and how to correctly plant a tree.

VIDEO: Arbor Day 2019 in Fredericksburg. City Public Works Director Dave King is honored.

PHOTOS: The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club celebrated Arbor Day at Kenmore this morning. Trees planted in honor of City Public Works Director Dave King and in memory of Mike Witt.

New data-driven approach features living “smart map” to guide land conservation in Virginia to the highest value conservation lands

VIDEO: The first annual Spotsylvania Spring Community Clean-up is this Saturday

VIDEO: A fourth grade student at Conway Elementary in Stafford asks the school board to just say no to plastic straws.

PHOTOS: Look up! Don’t always pay attention to your phone! City Dock. Fredericksburg.

PHOTOS: It’s really spring. Tree Fredericksburg was out early this morning with students from UMW planting 35 trees along Dixon Street.

VIDEO: It’s your chance to see 11 short environmental films. “Where Activism Gets Inspired.”

VIDEO: The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is coming to UMW’s Chandler Hall on March 23rd. It’s 11 short enviromental films. Info@ riverfriends.org

Friends of the Rappahannock has announced that Kathleen Harrigan is stepping down after five years as executive director. Daria Christian, FOR’s assistant executive director, will take over as interim executive director.