Salt Watch 2023
As we enter the depths of winter, many of us long for sunshine and days spent on the river. While there are many ways to connect with the river and nature during winter, reviewing your snow and ice removal methods…
Summer Internship Opportunity!
Application period has closed Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River (FNFSR) is seeking a college student or recent high school graduate for a summer internship opportunity. The internship is primarily based in environmental education, and will run…
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 First Day Hike at Seven Bends. It was a beautiful, sunny, not too cold day as people gathered to start…
Clean Water Act Celebrates 50 Years!
Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act! The Clean Water Act (CWA) was established in 1972 after media coverage of events like 1969’s Cuyahoga River Fire in Cleveland opened many citizens' eyes to the reality of…
Oh, WHAT a Night!… A Night for the North Fork 2022
It takes a vibrant and dedicated community to do this much good! On Saturday, September 24th, our extraordinary community showed just how committed we are to protecting the river that runs through the Shenandoah Valley and through our lives. Together…
Fall Make and Take Workshops
Fall workshops with FNFSR are back! We have a wide range of Make and Take workshops, including new options such as Beeswax Wraps and Reusable Gift Bags. Find details for every workshop and registration links below Make and Take with…
Join Us on Saturday, September 24th, For: ‘A Night for the North Fork’
Complete Event Program, Auction Listings & Menu Enjoy a closer look through the evening's program, below, for a full list of auction items and event details, including our menu for the evening. Tickets are still available! You can purchase tickets…
River’s Way Natural Play Space and Outdoor Classroom at Seven Bends State Park
Thanks to a robust partnership with Seven Bends State Park, Friends of Seven Bends State Park, the Woodstock Lions Club, the Garden Club of Virginia, Valley Engineering, and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners, the River's Way Natural Play Space…
Bluebird Trail Monitoring at Seven Bends State Park
Volunteers with Friends of Seven Bends State Park and the Virginia Master Naturalists are monitoring bluebird activity at Seven Bends State Park. The bluebird trails at the park are designed to provide habitat, to collect data and provide education about…
Beats on the Bend Concert – A Listening Event- RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23- FOLLOW LINK BELOW!
The Rogue Farmers Join us for the first ever Beats on the Bend concert! Enjoy the beauty of Seven Bends State Park while listening to The Rogue Famers play a mixture of gypsy American and alternative bluegrass in front of…