Getting 3-thousand seedlings ready for distribution on Earth Day. Tree Fredericksburg was helped by Rappahannock Rotary and the Oberle School.

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Getting 3-thousand seedlings ready for distribution on Earth Day. Tree Fredericksburg was helped by Rappahannock Rotary and the Oberle School.
Earth Day is this Saturday, 11-4 at Old Mill Park. Anne Little with Tree Fredericksburg says on Saturday they’re giving away 3-thousand seedlings.
Tip: Check for ticks
Birds galore at the river
A day of celebratiion. 36 years as a Tree USA City, the many volunteers, and honoring Mayor Greenlaw for her professional and personal focus on trees
Assistant City Manager David Brown outlines the challanges faced last year with two devestating storms. Looking ahead-, Tree Fredericksburg’s Carl Little has developed a sytem to document trees planted.
Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw reads the official proclamation. Fredericksburg has been a Tree City USA locality for 36 years.
The annual Arbor Day celebration took place on the steps of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Tree Fredericksburg and volunteers were highlighted. Mayor Greenlaw was recognized for her dedication and work for the cause.
Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio.
Belmont Park is a 23-acre park located at 6751 Belmont Road, in Mineral.
Park Day is April 15.It’s dedicated to cleaning and repairing our park resources.
Reminder: 4 p.m. burn law in effect until April 30
Paying off 94,000 dollars the goal by the end of April
A number of events at some nearby parks
Race Director Brian Pessolano with information on the May 7th race for kids. There’s a mile race for ages 6-17, 1/2 mile for ages 10 and under and the Caboose Run for 5 and under.
Downtown Greens calls it their Countdown to Conversation. 100,000+ dollars needed to own 56 acres in Fredericksburg free and clear. The goal is to reach the goal this week.
Donate here: http://www.downtowngreens.org/buffer.html
Carolyn Wilder and Karen Brace talk about when and when not try to help animals. We talk about birds, squirrels and deer–and the process to become involved with animal rehab. wildliferescue.org
Less than a week to go for Downtown Greens to reach its goal of raising the last $125,000 to pay off the loan for the 56 acres of land within the City of Fredericksburg.
OVer 2,300 runners battled rain and rolling hills to gain “Access Granted”
It looked like spring. It felt like spring downtown.