Welcome Mariama Dryak—our new Program Coordinator for education and science at Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River! Mariama paddling in the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota Mariama Dryak (she/her) is an earth scientist, science communicator, and an…
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…
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…
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…
POSTPONED: We'll be in touch once we're able to reschedule. Join us for an informative presentation, tasty brunch, volunteer appreciation award, and brief members business meeting. 10 am to noon, Saturday, March 28th, Woodstock Presbyterian Church fellowship hall 142 E…
Friends is taking part in Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce's Leap of Kindness Day. How will you use your extra day this year? On Saturday, February 29, Make a Leap of Kindness with Friends by cleaning up Hudgins' Rest, a…
After 12 years at Friends of the North Fork, this is what it's all about. I became "Mrs. Frenzel" with an exclamation point for an 'l.' I taught hundreds of programs to thousands of children. I taught adults and families.…
Daisy Blakely and Nadia Rauhala, Friends 2019 Summer Interns Learn more about our two very talented and devoted summer interns who’ve helped with a wide array of successful projects, from social media and print media, to educational programming, summer camps,…
Join us for the Friends’ 15th annual “Fish Fry” dinner and auction on Saturday, October 5 at Woodstock Moose Lodge (152 Moose Rd, Woodstock, VA 22664) from 5:30-9PM. A silent auction will run throughout the evening, and after dinner, guests…