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.
State officials say by collecting and donating native acorns, you can directly support the growth of climate-resilient forests and ensure rare tree species thrive for future generations.
Virginia’s fall colors are off to a slow start, with warm, wet weather delaying reds but yellows still making steady progress.
Volunteers joined Tree Fredericksburg in distributing thousands of native plants and shrubs Sunday to strengthen the environment and support pollinators.
Volunteers harvested mostly zucchini and tomatoes during the milestone day, boosting the farm’s yearly donations past 11,000 pounds.
The State Forestry Department says Virginia’s fall colors are arriving early this year, with drought conditions accelerating leaf change across much of the state.
From students to sports teams, over 60 volunteers came together Saturday to plant thousands of seedlings that when fully grown, will be donated to families in need.
Virginia State Parks names Big Meadow Trail as one of the top hikes for non-hikers.
A volunteer crew successfully relocated a 40,000-pound historic rail car along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, with plans underway to move the caboose and construct a protective carport.
As we spend Labor Day weekend outdoors, the Virginia Department of Health reminds us to take precautions against ticks, which can spread illnesses like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Newly-opened stretch of trail runs along Potomac Creek and totals 4.4 miles.
Volunteers on Saturday at the Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak planted 500 tomato plants.
342 pounds of vegetables harvested and donated on Monday.
Fred Franklin has created the garden at his Fredericksburg home.Â
Downtown Greens in Fredericksburg is holding two nature walks at their Belman Road campus this month–a Twilight walk on June 27th and a morning walk on the 28th.
Fredericksburg SPCA 5K Recue Run–Start and finish at the downtown library.
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources says no fishing license needed.
Patrols out at Falmouth Beach/Historic Port of Falmouth.
World Otter Day, observed annually on the last Wednesday of May, is a day dedicated to raising awareness about otter conservation and celebrating otters.
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.
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