Virginia Outdoor Center and Friends of the Rappahannock worked with city staff on the project.
City Collaborates with Local Groups on Rappahannock Canal Cleanup
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Friends of the Rappahannock Hosts Marsh Madness Paddle
You’ll paddle by kayak into creeks, and observe marsh plants and wildlife.
Friends of the Rappahannock Hosts Sunset Paddle
Float in kayaks from Old Mill Park to City Dock.
15 Weekend Events June 10 – 12
The Fredericksburg region’s weekend planner.
Weekend Calendar April 1 – 3
A selection of special events for the first weekend in April 2016.
Friends of the Rappahannock Receives $2K Donation from Operation Round Up
Operation Round Up receives its funding from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative members.
Hunter’s Island Hike to Explore Local History
Exploration of the island will take place Saturday, April 16, 2016.
Wild & Scenic Film Fest 2016
The film fest will be in Fredericksburg on March 19 and in Culpeper on April 3.
Speakers Overwhelmingly Support Washington Avenue Mall Tree Plan
Additional public comment is being accepted through February 15, 2016.
Top 10 Nonprofit Stories of 2015
Ten of the most read 2015 stories about nonprofits in the Fredericksburg region.
Top Nonprofit Stories of 2016
A roundup of nonprofit stories.
Oct. 25 – Fall Colors Float
Photo courtesy of Friends of the Rappahannock
Nov. 9 – Rappahannock
“Rappahannock” will be shown in the University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. The free event is hosted by Friends of the Rappahannock. Dodd Auditorium is located in George Washington Hall on the main campus of UMW at 1301 College Ave.
Friends of the Rappahannock Voices Concern About Fracking
The intensive, industrial operation threatens the infrastructure and water supply of communities and surrounding areas, FOR said.
Famous “Cats’ House” Owner Opens Gallery on Wolfe Street
The grand opening celebration is 6 – 9 p.m. June 5, 2015.
Canoe Poling Nationals and Whitewater Canoe Race in Fredericksburg
The events are June 6, 2015, in Fredericksburg, Va.
Friends of the Rappahannock Annual Meeting
The pot luck dinner and annual meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2015.
Kathleen Harrigan to Head Friends of the Rappahannock
Kathy Harrigan is the new executive director of Friends of the Rappahannock. Photo by Karen Richardson.
By Susan Larson
Kathleen (Kathy) Harrigan wants everyone in Fredericksburg to value the treasure of the Rappahannock River. “Id like locals to enjoy the river and to see more of it that just through a car window over a bridge crossing,” said the new executive director of Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR). “I want people to get in a boat or on the shore and really appreciate the beautiful resource we have.”
“Rappahannock” Wins Environmental Documentary Film Contest
The film was commissioned by Friends of the Rappahannock.
Learn to Fly Fish with Friends of the Rappahannock
By Susan Larson
Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) presents Fly Fishing 101 from 9 a.m. – noon on Saturday, Aug. 16.
“This is a perfect workshop for beginning fly fishers and Scouts working on the fly fishing merit badge,” said Woodie Walker, community conservationist with Friends of the Rappahannock.
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