Virginia bluebells are starting to bloom at Historic Germanna in Orange County, with peak color expected by the end of the week along the Red Trail in Siegen Forest.
PHOTOS: Bluebells begin bloom at Historic Germanna
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PHOTOS: Tree Fredericksburg giveaway sends 3,300 seedlings into the community
Tree Fredericksburg turned out 3,300 seedlings at Old Mill Park, helping residents grow greener spaces with hands-on advice.
PHOTOS: Make seedlings available—and they will come.
Volunteers with Tree Fredericksburg are preparing 3,300 native tree and shrub seedlings for a community giveaway Saturday morning at Old Mill Park.
PHOTOS: RAAI spring plant sale helps grow skills and independence
The annual RAAI plant sale begins April 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 750 Kings Highway.
PHOTOS: Early blooms offering a preview of spring at Belmont
There are a few early signs that spring is on the way. At Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont in Stafford, the first hints of color are beginning to appear across the historic grounds.
LISTEN: Spring returns — and so do volunteer opportunities at Rappahannock Education Farm
Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak is resuming volunteer hours today.
Virginia’s 4 P.M. burning law now in effect
The Virginia Department of Forestry has announced the start of spring fire season, and Virginia’s annual 4 p.m. burning law.
PHOTOS: Thaw underway at City Dock
The Rappahannock at City Dock is beginning to stir again, the ice loosening and shifting — but not quite ready to let go.
PHOTOS: Cold takes over as ice forms at city dock
Sustained cold has turned parts of the Rappahannock River into an icy landscape at City Dock.
First Day Hikes start the year off on right foot
Explore the outdoors with ranger-led hikes and special activities.
PHOTOS: Rooted in care–Tree Fredericksburg volunteers at work
Tree Fredericksburg volunteers were busy pruning, not planting, Monday at James Monroe High School.
PHOTOS: Volunteers put food first days before Christmas
Just days before Christmas, 32 volunteers were up early Saturday, trading holiday shopping for field work at Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak.
PHOTOS: Fredericksburg running community shines at 25th Blue & Gray Half
Nearly 300 runners powered thru Sunday’s 25th Blue and Gray Half Marathon in Fredericksburg–proof of what an incredible running community this is.
Virginia’s fall color peaks shift to lower elevations
State Forestry Department says higher mountain areas are past their best color, but vivid golds and oranges are lighting up Virginia’s lower slopes and valleys.
Caledon State Park expands with addition of 455-acre Lake Caledon property
The expansion of Caledon State Park adds forest, wetland, and lake habitats, creating opportunities for recreation and conservation along the Potomac River.
WATCH: A goal surpassed!
The biggest harvest of the season on Saturday–nearly a ton–pushes Rappahannock Education Farm over 25-thousand pounds for the year.
Peak fall foliage arrives in Virginia’s mountains
Fall colors are spreading across Virginia, with peak foliage in the mountains and vibrant autumn hues gradually moving across the rest of the state.
Fall color still slow to arrive across Virginia
Warm, wet weather continues to delay Virginia’s fall color change, though brighter hues are slowly emerging in the state’s western and central regions.
PHOTOS: Record harvest helps fight food insecurity, supports Quantico families
Volunteers at Rappahannock Education Farm picked their biggest harvest of the year — over 1,600 pounds of fresh produce — all donated to help feed military families and others in need.
Warm weather delays peak fall color in much of Virginia
Forestry officials say cooler nights ahead should finally jumpstart Virginia’s fall color season, with the most vibrant displays expected to spread eastward from the mountains over the next two weeks.
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