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
- Seven Bends Riparian Buffer Project: Planting Day – Seven Bends State Park: Lupton EntranceSign up here!
- FSBSP Open Public Meeting –
- Autumn Lecture Series: Northern Shenandoah Regional Water Supply Plan – ZoomRegister to attend the talk here!
News
Participate in IWL’s Salt Watch Community Science Campaign this Winter!
Interested in getting involved in a simple and important community science project helpful to our waterways?! Join the North Fork…
Give loved ones gifts this holiday season that benefit the river!
Are you looking for the perfect gift to bestow upon your river-enthusiastic loved ones this winter? You can support Friends…
2021 Autumn Lecture Series – The State of the River: Its Health and Ours
Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River is pleased to announce a 2021 Autumn Lecture Series entitled -…
Voices of the Shenandoah: Swover Creek Farms and Brewery Edition ft. Katie and Kelly
For our final 'Voices of the Shenandoah: In Story and Song' event this season, Friends of the North Fork of…
River News From Across The State
See updates from a variety of our partners working around the Valley and beyond.
- QUIZ: Name that nut! Test your knowledge of local trees.
- Indigenous Voices: Discover the beauty of Nanjemoy Creek
- Ask the Expert: How does your grocery list impact the Potomac River?
- 3 essential books by Indigenous authors for environmental activists
- Facing our fears: How we can make the outdoors safe, not scary
- Potomac River dolphins also suffer from viral outbreaks - Here’s how to help