Patrols out at Falmouth Beach/Historic Port of Falmouth.
Stafford Swift Water Rescue aims to keep waters safe on summer weekends
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Celebrating Otters!
World Otter Day, observed annually on the last Wednesday of May, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about otter conservation and celebrating otters.
LISTEN: Spotsylvania Schools social worker to walk across England to raise money for local mental health
Later this month, Heidi Tippett begins the nearly 200 mile/14 day hike across England west-to-east from the Irish Sea to the North Sea to raise money for Mental Health America Fredericksburg Region.
PHOTOS: From Riverside Drive to City Dock–a roaring Rappahannock
The National Weather Service says the river crested early Thursday at 15 feet.
PHOTOS: River rising at City Dock
City Dock and Old Mill Park closed.
WATCH: Love Scrub returns to Hurkamp Park
The Love Scrub begins Sunday morning at 10.
What you should know about bears in Virginia
Residents can contact the Wildlife Conflict Helpline at 1-855-571-9003 to report any concerns about bears in their area and receive additional advice on preventing and mitigating wildlife conflicts.
PHOTOS: Another big volunteer turnout at Rappahannock Education Farm in Stafford
More than 30 Rappahannock Education Farm volunteers planted 250+ tomato plants on Saturday morning in White Oak.
WATCH: Love Scrub returns to Hurkamp Park on May 4th
Chip Taylor says the 10-2 event is rewarding and exhausting.
WATCH: Downtown Greens adds permeable walking path to the upper garden
Downtown Greens cut the ribbon for the path in the upper garden along Dixon Street between Princess Anne and Charles Streets.
LISTEN: Contact Virginia 811 before you dig
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas of Virginia says it’s important to remember to contact VA811 before every digging or excavation project to protect communities and prevent costly damages.
Bark in the Park & annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held at Caledon State Park
Activities include a scavenger hunt, wagon rides and a photo with the Easter Bunny
WATCH: The hardest working goats in the region!
The City is using goats to clear invasive species and perform landscaping on the hillside at Old Mill Park.
PHOTOS: RAAI annual spring plant sale begins Thursday at 750 Kings Highway
Vegetables, herbs, flowers and some fruits.
WATCH: Just say no to a Bradford pear tree
Janet Douberly with Downtown Greens says there are many reasons why a Bradford pear doesn’t belong in your yard.
WATCH: Spring arrives at Rappahannock Education Farm
Nothing says we’re on the verge of spring like the words PLANTING DAY!
PHOTOS: Planting day at Rappahannock Education Farm
3 hours, one thousand cabbage seedlings.
WATCH: The march toward the beginning of the annual RAAI plant sale continues
Replanting–Rappahannock Adult Activities is beginning to move plants started in a tray to pots.
From dream job to firing nightmare: Former local park ranger represents her peers at Trump’s speech to Congress
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner invited Fredericksburg’s Ashley Ranalli, a DOGE cut casualty, to the Capitol.
PHOTOS: Early signs of spring…
At Gari Melchers Home and Studio—Belmont, in Stafford County.
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