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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.
Run for the River and Moonlight Paddle
By Woodie L. Walker, community conservationist, Friends of the Rappahannock
Two upcoming events will highlight the beauty of the Rappahannock River and benefit Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR).
FOR Seeks Executive Director
Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR) is accepting applications for executive director.
Easement Paddle Highlights History, Wildlife
By Woodie Walker, community conservationist, Friends of the Rappahannock
History and wildlife highlight the River Easement Paddle, hosted Saturday, May 17, by Friends of the Rappahannock (FOR).
Fredericksburg Receives Riverfront Land Gift
By Susan Larson
Jenny-Lynn Franklin Guth of Orange, Texas, has donated 28.12 acres of land to the city, including acreage along the river.
Photos: Rappahannock River Spring Clean-Up
Photos and story by Larry Faulkner
Friends of the Rappahannock held their annual spring river clean-up on April 26. Volunteers of all ages met in Old Mill Park for their assignments, then dispersed to clean trash from the Rappahannock River and nearby lands and streams. Friends of the Rappahannock provided supplies and lunch.
Explore Spring Beauty Along the Rappahannock River
Join University of Mary Washington Biology professors Joella Killian and Michael Killian exploring the river trails and canal path along the Rappahannock River from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, April 19.
Register for the Spring Rappahannock River Clean-Up
By Susan Larson
Join the Friends of the Rappahannock for their 2014 Spring River Clean-Up from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.
The annual family event begins in Old Mill Park, 2410 Caroline St, Fredericksburg. From there, volunteers disperse to clean trash from the Rappahannock River and nearby lands and streams. The Friends of the Rappahannock provides supplies, site map and lunch.
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