This past Sunday, April 11, 2021, Paul Bugas and Matt Wolanski gave an engaging overview of how riparian buffers play a role in the health of a waterway and enhance water quality. This enhanced water quality enhances the habitat for…
In late October, clear-cutting began along 1300-feet of the banks of Happy Creek in Front Royal, the first tributary stream to the mainstem of the Shenandoah as it flows past Riverton, VA. This caught the immediate attention of several valley-based conservation organizations and a broad…
Last year, Friends of the North Fork, Shenandoah County, and Seven Bends State Park picked up on discussions over the benefits of applying for Scenic River status for an 8.8-mile stretch of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River, from…
Our Auction this year was unconventional but still a big success! Many heartfelt thanks to those who donated auction items and services, to our many bidders and winners, and to our exceptional Fish Fry committee members, our corporate and individual…
Like many this year, Friends was not able to hold our beloved summer camps in person. So we got creative with staff, local agency partners, board members and volunteering professional teachers all coming together to develop an online camp program…
Sunday, July 26, extend your weekend with Friends' Director, Dave Brotman, on a guided hike from Muse Vineyards through Seven Bends State Park. This Sunday, from 10-12, Dave will walk with you down to the park, and lead you into…
Read below for a park update from Tom Stevens, Chief Ranger. With COVID-19 still looming, people continue to seek outdoor recreation as an escape from modern problems. While weekdays are relatively quiet, on weekends we are expending most of our resources…
This past Thursday longtime Friends members, John and Ann Marie Cunningham of Falls Church enjoyed a beautiful, sunny float in style down the North Fork in a unique craft design by retired Shenandoah Riverkeeper, veteran guide, and owner of Ashby…
With the wet spring we’ve had, the North Fork of the Shenandoah has been flowing steadily. Since most of the rains have been coming in afternoon downpours, or single-day events with modest gaps in between, farmers, anglers, paddlers, and swimmers…
Introducing our new Volunteer Coordinator, Julia Sargent! With a diverse professional background in mental health, human services, community organization and the service industry, Julia Sargent is excited to take on a new role as volunteer coordinator for Friends of the…