Thank you so much to the great crew at Virginia Eagle Distributing Company, the Shenandoah Riverkeeper, and the amazing landowner, for making this tire cleanup a smashing success! On a chilly October morning, the crew assembled in the parking lot…
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…
Sunday, October 23 2:00-4:00pm Featuring American roots music by Katie and Kelly Join us for the first ever Beats on the Bend concert! Enjoy the beauty of Seven Bends State Park while listening to sisters of Americana, Katie and Kelly,…
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…
Nancy Carr enjoying the North Fork in Fulk's Run. Nancy was an incredible asset to FNFSR's educational and science programming, as well as to her entire community. Nancy Watkins Carr, 1949-2022 by Chris Bolgiano 8-31-22 [email protected] 540-820-8623 My dear friend Nancy Carr grew up…
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…
On Wednesday evening, the Rockingham County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to deny the proposal to rezone 31 acres of agricultural land for use as a large, overnight truck stop/wash/repair center. Over 100 people, including Friends’ executive director, David Brotman,…
Join us for this river-inspired art show at Muse Vineyards, with 20 local artists showcasing their work in a variety of mediums. This curated show, exploring the natural beauty of the Shenandoah River, opens on August 7 and includes works…
At Long Last! On Tuesday, June 14, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, State Senator Mark Obenshain, and Speaker of the House Todd Gilbert gathered alongside local community leaders for the official dedication of Seven Bends State Park. Since before Seven Bends…