Our River, Our Community, Our Choice
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
- August 30, 2018
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- October 13, 2018
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News
Annual Fish Fry and Auction 2018
Annual Fish Fry and Auction Bid on services, sporting goods, vacations, art work, meals, and much more. Thanks to these…
Creek Freaks Teacher Training July 10, 2018
Creek Freaks Educator Training Workshop When: Tuesday, July 10th, 9:30am-5pm Cost: $10 Where: Friends of the North Fork office, 305…
Strasburg Fun Day June 2018 Photos
Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed a day on the river at Strasburg Town Park, his year and…
River News From Across The State
See updates from a variety of our partners working around the Valley and beyond.
- Nation’s Escape Triathlon and Potomac Conservancy team up for clean water
- Ask the Expert: What do we know about the dolphins in the Potomac River?
- 5 local plants you’d never guess are invasive
- Ask the Expert: Is it safe to swim in the Potomac?
- 12 places that will help you keep cool this summer
- Eagle increase indicates Potomac health is improving, but animal biodiversity is slower to rebuild