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Downtown Greens looking for Thursday volunteers for Free Farm Stand
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COVID case closes Mason Neck State Park in Lorton
State Parks website says Mason Neck is closed until further notice
Public asked to report receipt of any unsolicited packages of seeds
Invasive species wreak havoc on the environment, displace or destroy native plants and insects and severely damage crops.
Harmful Algae Bloom Advisory issued for upper North Anna Branches – Lake Anna In Orange, Louisa and Spotsylvania
Public advised to avoid water contact within locations of the lake
Want to see Comet NEOWISE this week?
From Sky and Telescope: Where in the sky to see the comet this week
Game and Inland Fisheries warns of new invasive species in Virginia lakes
Alabama Bass are highly invasive and threaten both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass through competition and hybridization.
VDOT carefully removes Cliff Swallows from the Chatham Bridge
The Cliff Swallows taken to the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro
AUDIO: Town Talk/River Rock Outfitter
During the pandemic, people are looking for outdoor options. We talk about what you can do around here with Keith and April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter. riverrockoutfitter.com
Lakes and ponds at Fort AP Hill in Caroline open for recreational fishing this Saturday
A valid commonwealth of Virginia fishing license is required to fish on post.
VIDEO: Virtual final mile for Special Olympics annual Summer Games Torch Run
This would have been the weekend for Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games at U or R and the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. That all had to be cancelled because of the pandemic.
Phase 2 at Shenandoah National Park begins Thursday
Here’s what you need to know for Phase 2 at Shenandoah National Park
Cabins and lodges reopen June 11 at Virginia State Parks
Two changes: The discontinuation of linen services and the addition of a 24-hour rest period between bookings.
Stafford reels in first sporting event in Northern Virginia post pandemic
Stafford will host the Kayak Bass Fishing Trail Series Tournament this Saturday and Sunday
A green Saturday in Fredericksburg
PHOTOS: The teammates for this effort: Tree Fredericksburg, Friends of the Rapphannock and Bartlett Tree Experts.
1000 trees distributed to Fredericksburg residents on Saturday
VIDEO: It was the Fredericksburg Drive-Thru Tree Giveaway. Tree Fredericksburg, Friends of the Rappahannock and Bartlett Tree Experts hosted
Free Fishing Days this weekend
No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during free fishing days and facilities use permits will also not be required during these dates
Fish On! Free Fishing Days Established for June 5-7
No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during free fishing days and facilities use permits will also not be required during these dates
Falmouth Beach and Aquia Landing open today in Stafford
Governor Northam says beaches may reopen if they follow the Virginia Beach guidelines
Injured Bald Eagle rescued by Stafford Sheriff’s Office
Injured Eagle found on the railroad tracks in Widewater
Virginia State Parks plans gradual reopening of park amenities, encourages visitors to ‘know before they go’
Anyone planning to visit Virginia State Parks for the remainder of spring and through summer should anticipate changes to normal park operations
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