One River, One Community, One Shared Commitment.
Founded in 1988, our mission is to keep the North Fork of the Shenandoah River clean, healthy, and beautiful through advocacy, community action, education and science. Friends serves as the “community support organization” for Seven Bends State Park and assists other public lands sites with programs and projects throughout our watershed.
Upcoming Events
- FSBSP Work Day – Seven Bends State Park: Hollingsworth EntranceClick here to register
- FSBSP Open Meeting – Seven Bends State Park Office
147 N. Main Street
Woodstock, VA 22664Click here to register
- 2023 BMI Training Part One: Introduction to Water Quality – FNFSR Office
305 W. Court Street
Woodstock, VA, 22664Register for BMI Certification Here
News
Salt Watch 2023
As we enter the depths of winter, many of us long for sunshine and days spent on the river. While…
Summer Internship Opportunity!
Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River (FNFSR) is seeking a college student or recent high school graduate…
First Day Hike at Seven Bends State Park
Happy New Year! Over 70 people came out and celebrated the New Year by participating in Virginia State Parks' annual…
2022: Year in Review
As we look back at the year, 2022 stands out as a year where this and last year's critical investments…
River News From Across The State
See updates from a variety of our partners working around the Valley and beyond.
- This Virginia park was given a new name to honor the land’s previous owner: a free Black man from the early 1800s
- A Day in the Life: Anna Mudd, our Senior Director of Policy
- 16 amazing outdoor date spots in the Potomac River region
- 16 amazing outdoor date spots in the Potomac River region
- 15 **more** tips for getting outside in the cold (and loving it!)
- 15 **more** tips for getting outside in the cold (and loving it!)
- 15 simple but mighty tips for getting outside this winter
- Flying south for the winter? These birds did it first