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 bolgiace@jmu.edu 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…
Deadline Extended: We are seeking an inspired environmental educator to join us as our new Watershed Education/Science Program Lead. This person will work on our team to help enhance our Education and Science programming. We are looking to bring a…
Hello Friends, All. This really has been a year for the books. From the continuing challenges of the pandemic, to the perseverance of our supporters and partners, we have made many shining accomplishments this year. We entered 2021 with a…
A Changing of the Guard After three intensive years at the helm, our Chairman of the Board, Frank Cihlar, sounding his continued high regard for Friends and its direction, has decided to retire. Our Vice Chairman, David Kaeuper, was elected…