Our watershed hosts some of the most iconic flora and fauna to be found in North America, and these species are integral parts of our dynamic ecosystem. Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), gray and red foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus and Vulpes Vulpes),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Meet some of the artists that will be featured at the Ripples & Reflections Art Show this Sunday, August 7th! Get learn more and get tickets Here Barbara Camph I learned the craft of stained glass in the 1980’s, when…
The Virginia Department of Health has conducted additional testing on algal mats and water samples above and below the advisory area already in place. These tests identified cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins at some, but not all of the sites tested in…
The Virginia Department of Health has issued a Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) advisory for a 8-mile section of the North Fork after detecting cyanobacteria toxins within algae mat material found at three sites—one at Lower River Road in Tom's Brook, one…
Last Thursday, July 15th, marked the launch of the Voices of the Shenandoah Event series featuring five storytellers and singer/songwriter Joshua Vana at Pale Fire Brewing in Harrisonburg, VA. Community members enjoyed an hour of river-centered original stories, music and…
Join us this Father's Day at the Strasburg Town Park for our annual Fish Fry Float! Featuring live music, great vendors, fun activities, and local food and beverages, this event is sure to be fun for the whole family. Thank…