BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//NONSGML Sandhills Development\, LLC//NONSGML Sugar Calendar Fe eds v1.3.1//EN X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of the North Fork X-WR-CALDESC:Support the North Fork of the Shenandoah River X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20201101T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20210314T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20211107T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20220313T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20221106T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20230312T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20201101T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20210314T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20211107T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20220313T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 DTSTART:20221106T060000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 DTSTART:20230312T070000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FNFSR Fall Photo Contest Deadline DESCRIPTION:Share your favorite photos taken within the North Fork of th e Shenandoah River Watershed\, which runs throughout Shenandoah County\, Virginia and portions of Rockingham\, Page\, Warren\, and Frederick cou nties. Subjects can include\, but are not limited to\, outdoor recreatio n\, waterways\, plants\, trees\, wildlife\, natural beauty\, youth\, and families.\n\n\n\nSubmit a high quality image (no more than 10 per perso n) in JPG or PNG format\, up to 5 MB in size\, and please include the fo llowing information:\n\n\n\nA caption for the photoThe location the phot o was takenThe date the photo was takenthe type of camera/format used (o ptional)\n\n\n\nFNFSR will have permission to use submitted photos in FN FSR publications and social media. Photos may be showcased on our Facebo ok\, Instagram\, website\, eNews\, print newsletters and other appropria te locations. \;Friends will only display your images in relation to our own functions\, and will not take fees for their use by others.\n\n \n\nThe seasonal winner will be given a snazzy FNFSR hat and a $25 gift certificate to a local merchant of their choosing. The overall winner fo r the year will be given a copy of the Shenandoah River Atlas \;by W illiam E. Trout\, a $50 gift certificate to a local merchant of their ch oosing\, and entry into a FNFSR workshop or event of their choosing. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fnfsr-fall-photo-contest-deadline / UID:urn:uuid:2dabba6d-359d-4b5a-a444-3d5784dc9619 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201221 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:October North Fork Trash Challenge Photo Submission Deadline DESCRIPTION:Through this weekend you can still join in on our October No rth Fork Trash Challenge by finding a location of your choice\,  pickin g up trash\, snapping a photo of your adventure and sending it to us thr ough email at fnfsr.org or Facebook messenger. Send your photos to us by no later than Friday November 6 to be entered to win a gift certificate to a local business!\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more details: https://fnfsr.org/nor th-fork-trash-challenge/\n\n\n\n\n\nFact from: 'Plastic Debris in the Wo rld’s Oceans' (Greenpeace\, 2006) URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/october-north-fork-trash-challeng e-photo-submission-deadline/ UID:urn:uuid:a3056b15-5c73-4b39-8763-597907d9cbbd STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Second Annual First Day Hike DESCRIPTION:To keep in tradition with VA state park traditions in years past\, we are encouraging people to come out to Seven Bends State Park o n January 1st to celebrate the new year immersed in nature! Volunteers w ith Friends of Seven Bends State Park and Friends of the North Fork of t he Shenandoah River will be stationed at tables on the Hollingsworth and Lupton entrances to the park from 7am to 3pm with resources for you to take yourself (and those with you) on a self-guided hike around the park . Additionally\, there will be nature journaling and geocaching material s provided by the park available (downloadable below)\; however\, feel f ree to print these off ahead of time to take with you if you like. \nPa rking fees are waived for the day\, and maps will be available at the pa rk kiosks at both entrances to the park. \nWhile COVID precautions have led us to adjust the structure of this hike from guided and done in tog ether to instead be self-guided\, we look forward to connecting and hiki ng with you into the new year in years to come! \n\n\nSBSP-Geocaching-H andoutDownload\n\n\n\nSBSP-Nature-Journaling-HandoutDownload\n\n\n\nFNFS R-SBSP-Self-Guided-HikeDownload URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/second-annual-first-day-hike/ UID:urn:uuid:eab24d64-332e-4f8a-97b3-e7413065f883 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210101 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Seven Bends State Park DESCRIPTION:This socially distanced volunteer activity will meet at the white barn near the Lupton entrance to the park (1191 Lupton Rd\, Woodst ock\, VA) at 9am. Using small handsaws and pruners\, volunteers will rem ove autumn olive adjacent to Lupton Road. \n\n\n\nThis event is weather- permitting and is limited to 10 people. SIGN UP HERE\,\n\n\n\nPlease bri ng your own gloves and hand tools if you have them. If not\, gloves and tools will be available for use. Masks must be worn when 10 feet of soci al distancing cannot be maintained. Volunteers need to register as a sta te park volunteer (if not already in the state park volunteer system) he re: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/volunteer-form \n\n\n\nPlease revie w our COVID guidelines for outdoor activities here: https://fnfsr.org/fn fsr-covid-guidelines-for-outdoor-activities/\n\n\n\nVolunteer crew from the October autumn olive removal workday. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/invasive-species-removal-at-seven -bends-state-park/ UID:urn:uuid:218a617e-9dda-426a-847f-4ad3d84aa89a STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T120000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Photography Workshop with Jeff Reilley in Seven Bends State Park (Lupton Entrance) DESCRIPTION:This socially-distanced photography workshop will focus on d epth of field for outdoor photography. The event will be run weather-per mitting and is limited to 15 people (spots will be allocated on a first come\, first reserved basis). The workshop will run from approximately 9 am to 2pm on Saturday\, May 1\, 2021\, and will be meeting at the picnic shelter in the upper parking lot on the Lupton Access Entrance located at 1191 Lupton Rd.\, Woodstock\, VA 22664.\n\n\n\nThe workshop content\, administered by local photographer Jeff Reilley\, will be focused learn ing about depth of field in photography through getting hands-on experie nce with taking close-up photos of blooms with blurred back-grounds\, an d learning how to keep everything in focus when photographing larger lan dscape vistas. Workshop content will give participants flexibility on wh at to people want to photograph and will allow for some creativity in sh ot selection. The group will hike to various locations to shoot photos a nd discuss results at each location in the park.\n\n\n\nInterested parti cipants should bring a camera and the owners manual for the camera\, wea r sturdy shoes that provide good hiking support\, and dress for the weat her. Masks must be worn when 6 feet of social distancing cannot be maint ained\; please review our COVID guidelines for outdoor activities here. Participants are encouraged to pack a lunch and water\, and welcome to b ring a tripod if so desired. Make sure to bring $5 for parking if you do not have a Virginia State Parks Annual Pass. We reserve the right to ca ncel the event if the current COVID-19 situation deems gathering in a gr oup of ten people unsafe.\n\n\n\nIf you wish to register for this worksh op\, please sign up here. Have any questions about the workshop? Email o ur Program Coordinator for more information. Our Program Coordinator wil l follow up with those registered to acquire any additional information necessary to registration as needed. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/photography-workshop-with-jeff-re illey-in-seven-bends-state-park/ UID:urn:uuid:cce3a673-a048-40e4-85c5-7b6b49be19a9 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T140000 LOCATION:Lupton Entrance\, Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends Lecture Series—Down By the Riverside: Burial Pract ices of the Enslaved by Sarah Kohrs DESCRIPTION:Friends of the North Fork presents the 2021 Seven Bends Lect ure Series\, with talks based around the theme of 'How Water Shapes the Valley'. \n\n\n\n"Down by the Riverside: Burial Practices of the Enslave d" - Corhaven Graveyard\, historically known as Sam Moore Slave Cemetery \, is only one of several burial grounds for enslaved individuals in She nandoah County. Located along the banks of Holman's Creek\, water has an intimate connection with the placement of this site. Join Director of C orhaven Graveyard\, Sarah Kohrs\, as she explores current research \ ;and \;the impact of water on antebellum burial practices for enslav ed community members.\n\n\n\nPlease register for the event here (Zoom de tails will be sent to you via the sign-up). URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-lecture-series-down-b y-the-riverside-burial-practices-of-the-enslaved-by-sarah-kohrs/ UID:urn:uuid:c1b96835-8927-4be7-bb7c-fe1f73f7f792 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T160000 LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends Lecture Series—A Geological Odyssey Through Deep T ime: Whence Came These Bends? by Russell Kohrs DESCRIPTION:Friends of the North Fork presents the 2021 Seven Bends Lect ure Series\, with talks based around the theme of 'How Water Shapes the Valley'. \n\n\n\n"A Geological Odyssey Through Deep Time: Whence Came Th ese Bends?" - The Shenandoah Valley has been forming for the last 600 mi llion years. That development continues today. Join Adjunct Professor a t Lord Fairfax Community College and Earth and Environmental Science s Teacher\, Russell Kohrs\, in exploring much of this past\, as it has s et the stage for the most modern phase of the valley's geological develo pment\, the downcutting work of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. We will ponder one important question: how has this deep geological past caused the phenomenal meander bends we see today? Join us on a virtual field trip to a number of sites in the valley that will help us tease ou t some of the details and answers to this question.Link to fieldtrip: h ttps://kuula.co/share/collection/7Ypmc?fs=1&\;vr=1&\;zoom=1&\;s d=1&\;initload=0&\;thumbs=1&\;info=1&\;logo=1\n\n\n\nPlease register for the event here (Zoom details will be sent to you via the si gn-up). URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-lecture-series-a-geol ogical-odyssey-through-deep-time-by-russell-kohrs/ UID:urn:uuid:982f3763-f52f-4a38-ab0a-7971f809d51c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T160000 LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends Lecture Series—Connections between Riparian Buffer Zones\, Water Quality and Fish Habitat by Paul Bugas and Matthew Wolans ki DESCRIPTION:Friends of the North Fork presents the 2021 Seven Bends Lect ure Series\, with talks based around the theme of 'How Water Shapes the Valley'. \n\n\n\n"Connections between Riparian Buffer Zones\, Water Qual ity \;and \;Fish Habitat" - Well-managed riparian buffer zones p lay a crucial role in protecting the waterways around us\, \;and&nbs p\;work to promote enhanced water quality by filtering sediments \;a nd \;nutrients from runoff. This filtration enhances the conditions in which fish live\, creating a healthier habitat for life in the river. Come learn with former Virginia Department of Game \;and \;Inla nd Fisheries (VDGIF) fisheries biologist Paul Bugas \;and \;Virg inia Department of Forestry Senior Area Forester Matthew Wolanski about the intrinsic connections between these systems.\n\n\n\nPlease register for the event here (Zoom details will be sent to you via the sign-up). URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-lecture-series-connec tions-between-riparian-buffer-zones-water-quality-and-fish-habitat-by-pa ul-bugas-and-matthew-wolanski/ UID:urn:uuid:fa0ef06e-400d-489b-8a3c-b68e062a0988 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T163000 LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Registration Deadline for "Wonders of Water" 4-H/FNFSR Day Camp in a Box DESCRIPTION:This winter Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah Rive r has partnered with Virginia Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Program to o ffer a “Wonders of Water” 4-H Day Camp in a Box program featuring en vironmental and science activities.  This camp is most suitable for age s 9-13\, but 5-8 year olds are welcome to register if they have adult he lp with the activities.  The box will contain enough activities\, and m ost of the supplies needed\, for two days\, but the activities can fit i nto your schedule and be done at any time\, over any number of days. Mos t of the activities for one of the days relate to educational concepts a round water\, watersheds\, or landscapes shaped by water and can be done in or around your home. \n\n\n\nCost:  $25 per box (Scholarships are a vailable based on need)\; Scholarship Assistance Request form can be fou nd here. Payments are to be made by check or cash.  Credit cards not ac cepted.\n\n\n\nGift certificates are available if you want to gift this camp to a child for Christmas!  Contact the Extension Office for gift certificate information\; more information below.\n\n\n\nRegister: onlin e by Friday\, January 8\, 2021 using this online entry form.  \n\n\n\n Box pick-up: Monday\, January 25\, between 8:30 am – 6 pm at the Shena ndoah Co. Extension Office\, Suite 100\, County Government Center\, Wood stock or after January 25 by appointment.  Curbside delivery is availab le if requested.\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please email Carol Nansel  \;cnansel@vt.edu\, or call the Extension Office at (540) 459 - 6140 . URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/registration-deadline-for-wonders -of-water-4-h-fnfsr-day-camp-in-a-box/ UID:urn:uuid:df40e154-52a4-4a06-ba76-dbea635418c1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends Lecture Series—A Sedimental Journey: How Historic Deforestation Degrades Waterways Today by Chris Bolgiano DESCRIPTION:Friends of the North Fork presents the 2021 Seven Bends Lect ure Series\, with talks based around the theme of ‘How Water Shapes th e Valley’.\n\n\n\n"A Sedimental Journey: How Historic Deforestation De grades Waterways Today" - Travel with Chris into the past\, when our for ests were massive beyond anything we see today\, to find clues in the wo ods about what happened to the forests around us in the Valley through t ime. On this journey we will learn about how consequences of the past co ntinue to diminish the watershed in which we live \;today \;and& nbsp\;may do so for centuries to come.\n\n\n\nPlease register for the ev ent here (Zoom details will be sent to you via the sign-up). URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-lecture-series-a-sedi mental-journey-how-historic-deforestation-degrades-waterways-today-by-ch ris-bolgiano/ UID:urn:uuid:86027e01-b40a-4c06-9c0e-5546bd831c83 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T160000 LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shenandoah River Rangers Summer Camp (rising 4th - 8th graders) DESCRIPTION:When: June 14 - 18\, 2021\; Time: 9am to 3pm (field trip day s may be longer)\n\n\n\nWho: Rising 4th -8th graders (approximate ages 1 0-13)\n\n\n\nWhere: Strasburg High School\; Field trips to Seven Bends S tate Park and canoeing on the North Fork\n\n\n\nCost: $60/participant\n\ n\n\nDescription: \;\n\n\n\nThis summer enrichment environmental edu cation day camp is offered by Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoa h River for rising 4th -8th graders (approximate ages 10-13). Based arou nd the theme of “From Forest to Faucet”\, students will follow the j ourney of water from where it reaches the earth’s surface to the place from which they consume it. During the week campers will learn in-perso n about large-scale earth processes (concepts relating to watersheds\, l ife and earth processes\, ecosystems and interconnectivity) along with m ore specific topics relating to trees\, soil\, agriculture\, and water. During field trip days students will connect with the river through scie nce\, fishing and paddling on the water. COVID-19 safety measures will b e implemented and all campers will be expected to adhere to them so as t o make our 2021 camps safe and a success. \;Need-based scholarships to cover costs of the camp are available\; please contact our \;Prog ram Coordinator \;for more information. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/shenandoah-river-rangers-summer-c amp/ UID:urn:uuid:b3faeda5-d4bd-4b9a-af95-3b8c6cb50753 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210618T150000 LOCATION:Strasburg High School\; Field trips to Seven Bends State Park a nd canoeing on the North Fork END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shenandoah River Players Summer Camp (rising 1st - 3rd graders) DESCRIPTION:When: June 21 - 25\, 2021\; Time: 9am to 3pm (field trip day s may be longer)\n\n\n\nWho: Rising 1st-3rd graders (approximate ages 5- 9)\n\n\n\nWhere: Strasburg High School\; Field trip to Seven Bends State Park\n\n\n\nCost: $60/participant\n\n\n\nDescription: \; This summe r enrichment environmental education day camp is offered by Friends of t he North Fork of the Shenandoah River for rising 1st-3rd graders (approx imate ages 5-9). It is designed to instill a love of nature and outdoor play while teaching stewardship and caring for the environment. Based ar ound the theme of “From Forest to Faucet”\, students will follow the journey of water from where it reaches the earth’s surface to the pla ce from which they consume it. Along the way they will learn in-person a bout animals\, trees\, soil\, plants\, and water through place-based edu cation and outdoor play. On field trip days campers will connect with th e river through recreation and science activities. COVID-19 safety measu res will be implemented and all campers will be expected to adhere to th em so as to make our 2021 camps safe and a success. \;Need-based sch olarships to cover costs of the camp are available\; please contact our& nbsp\;Program Coordinator \;for more information.\n\n\n\nThe Shenand oah River Players Camp is now full for 2021. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/shenandoah-river-players/ UID:urn:uuid:b6ab2b15-b8d2-4354-8c6a-dbcd750d51e7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T150000 LOCATION:Strasburg High School\; Field trip to Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North Fork Conservation Corps Spring 2021 DESCRIPTION:Corps Members this spring are building handicap accessible r iver access pads at Seven Bends and participating in lots of fun outdoor activities. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/north-fork-conservation-corps-spr ing-2021/ UID:urn:uuid:a052507c-9529-43d3-b94d-14d303198143 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210402T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210402T150000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20210514T000000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Seven Bends State Park with Martha Heisel DESCRIPTION:Join local birder\, Martha Heisel\, on a Wednesday morning b ird walk. Spring is a great time to welcome migrating birds like warbler s and waterfowl to our area and also to see our resident birds as well a s they breed and raise their young. Meet at the boat launch parking lot at the Lupton entrance of the park at 8:30am. The walk will wrap up by 1 0am. Birders should wear sturdy shoes\, bring insect repellent\, and be prepared to walk (or stroll) 1.5 miles. Please bring your own binoculars and a field guide if you can. We'll start with a brief session on what birds we might see and where they might be. Also\, we'll go over how to adjust binoculars so they're ready when a bird is seen. \; \;\n\ n\n\nLimited to 10 participants. Social distancing and mask wearing will be enforced. The event is weather permitting and will be canceled in th e event of rain. There is no fee for this program\, but parking State Pa rks pass required. \;\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Friends of Seve n Bends State Park.\n\n\n\nPlease register for this event here. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-lecture-series-connec tions-between-riparian-buffer-zones-water-quality-and-fish-habitat-by-pa ul-bugas-and-matthew-wolanski-2/ UID:urn:uuid:fa0ef06e-400d-489b-8a3c-b68e062a0988 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T100000 LOCATION:Lupton Entrance\, Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Seven Bends State Park with Martha Heisel DESCRIPTION:Join local birder\, Martha Heisel\, on a Wednesday morning b ird walk. Spring is a great time to welcome migrating birds like warbler s and waterfowl to our area and also to see our resident birds as well a s they breed and raise their young. Meet at the boat launch parking lot at the Lupton entrance of the park at 8:30am. The walk will wrap up by 1 0am. Birders should wear sturdy shoes\, bring insect repellent\, and be prepared to walk (or stroll) 1.5 miles. Please bring your own binoculars and a field guide if you can. We'll start with a brief session on what birds we might see and where they might be. Also\, we'll go over how to adjust binoculars so they're ready when a bird is seen. \; \;\n\ n\n\nLimited to 10 participants. Social distancing and mask wearing will be enforced. The event is weather permitting and will be canceled in th e event of rain. There is no fee for this program\, but parking State Pa rks pass required. \;\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Friends of Seve n Bends State Park.\n\n\n\nPlease register for this event here. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-lecture-series-connec tions-between-riparian-buffer-zones-water-quality-and-fish-habitat-by-pa ul-bugas-and-matthew-wolanski-2-2/ UID:urn:uuid:fa0ef06e-400d-489b-8a3c-b68e062a0988 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T100000 LOCATION:Lupton Entrance\, Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Seven Bends State Park with Kirk Andrews DESCRIPTION:Join local birder and Woodstock resident\, Kirk Andrews\, on a Saturday morning bird walk. We will identify birds by sight and by so und over the course of our 1.5 mile walk. Meet at the boat launch parkin g lot at the Lupton entrance of the park between 7:45 and 8:00am. The wa lk will wrap up by 10:00am. \;\n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants. So cial distancing and mask wearing will be enforced. Binoculars and Boots are recommended. The event is weather permitting and will be canceled in the event of rain. There is no fee for this program\, but parking State Parks pass required. \;\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Friends of S even Bends State Park.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register for this event her e. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-lecture-series-connec tions-between-riparian-buffer-zones-water-quality-and-fish-habitat-by-pa ul-bugas-and-matthew-wolanski-2-3/ UID:urn:uuid:fa0ef06e-400d-489b-8a3c-b68e062a0988 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T100000 LOCATION:Lupton Entrance\, Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Seven Bends State Park with Kirk Andrews DESCRIPTION:Join local birder and Woodstock resident\, Kirk Andrews\, on a Saturday morning bird walk. We will identify birds by sight and by so und over the course of our 1.5 mile walk. Meet at the boat launch parkin g lot at the Lupton entrance of the park between 7:45 and 8:00am. The wa lk will wrap up by 10:00am. \;\n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants. So cial distancing and mask wearing will be enforced. Binoculars and Boots are recommended. The event is weather permitting and will be canceled in the event of rain. There is no fee for this program\, but parking State Parks pass required. \;\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Friends of S even Bends State Park.\n\n\n\nPlease register for this event here. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-lecture-series-connec tions-between-riparian-buffer-zones-water-quality-and-fish-habitat-by-pa ul-bugas-and-matthew-wolanski-2-3-2/ UID:urn:uuid:fa0ef06e-400d-489b-8a3c-b68e062a0988 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T100000 LOCATION:Lupton Entrance\, Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FSBSP Open Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Open public meetings of Friends of Seven Bends State Park ar e held bimonthly on the first Wednesday at 5:30pm. The focus of Friends of Seven Bends State Park is to support and advocate for the educational and recreational use of the park for all. Friends of Seven Bends State Park operates as a branch of Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.\n\n\n\nPlease register for this event here (a Zoom link will be sent upon registration). URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fsbsp-open-public-meeting/ UID:urn:uuid:66bdb1a4-0a43-4f95-af5c-a7069df63b35 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T190000 LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FSBSP Open Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Open public meetings of Friends of Seven Bends State Park ar e held bimonthly on the first Wednesday at 5:30pm. The focus of Friends of Seven Bends State Park is to support and advocate for the educational and recreational use of the park for all. Friends of Seven Bends State Park operates as a branch of Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.\n\n\n\nPlease register for this event here (a Zoom link will be sent upon registration). URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fsbsp-open-public-meeting-2/ UID:urn:uuid:66bdb1a4-0a43-4f95-af5c-a7069df63b35 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T190000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FSBSP Open Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Open public meetings of Friends of Seven Bends State Park ar e held bimonthly on the first Wednesday at 5:30pm. The focus of Friends of Seven Bends State Park is to support and advocate for the educational and recreational use of the park for all. Friends of Seven Bends State Park operates as a branch of Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fsbsp-open-public-meeting-2-2/ UID:urn:uuid:66bdb1a4-0a43-4f95-af5c-a7069df63b35 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T190000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FSBSP Open Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Open public meetings of Friends of Seven Bends State Park ar e held bimonthly on the first Wednesday at 5:30pm. The focus of Friends of Seven Bends State Park is to support and advocate for the educational and recreational use of the park for all. Friends of Seven Bends State Park operates as a branch of Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fsbsp-open-public-meeting-2-4/ UID:urn:uuid:66bdb1a4-0a43-4f95-af5c-a7069df63b35 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T183000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FSBSP Open Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Open public meetings of Friends of Seven Bends State Park ar e held bimonthly on the first Wednesday at 5:30pm. The focus of Friends of Seven Bends State Park is to support and advocate for the educational and recreational use of the park for all. Friends of Seven Bends State Park operates as a branch of Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fsbsp-open-public-meeting-2-5/ UID:urn:uuid:66bdb1a4-0a43-4f95-af5c-a7069df63b35 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T130000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Registration Open: Shenandoah Reel Women Summer Camps DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for registration beginning May 1\, 2021! \n\n\n\nShenandoah Reel Women on the River – Fly Fishing Workshop for Young Women Ages 12-18\n\n\n\nSession 1: June 29\, 30\, July 1 (Tues-Thu rs) 9am-3pmSession 2: July 6-8 (Tues-Thurs) 9am-3pmWhere: Seven Bends St ate Park\, Woodstock\, VACost: $45 (enrollment limited to 15\, scholarsh ips available)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription: This program is supported by the 2020 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between t he Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (formerly the Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries) and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia.\n\n\n\nI n this workshop\, young women will be encouraged to learn\, teach and me ntor each other. Mentored by established SRW members and volunteers\, th ey will be introduced to the art of fly fishing\, learning the basics of knot tying\, appropriate equipment\, entomology\, good casting techniqu es\, and reading the water like a fish. The workshop includes three days of instruction at Seven Bends State Park. Upon completion\, membership in the Shenandoah Reel Women will be offered. Rods\, reels and necessary equipment will be available for participants to use during the three-da y workshop and for additional summer fishing activities.\n\n\n\nCOVID: A ll current restrictions and safety precautions will be followed.\n\n\n\n Registration through Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation\, beginning May 1\, 2021.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Joan Chapman: \;joan.chapman @fnfsr.org \;or cell: 703-507-2276 \;Friends of the North Fork o f the Shenandoah River office: \;friends@fnfsr.org \;or 540-459- 8550 URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/registration-open-shenandoah-reel -women-summer-camps/ UID:urn:uuid:4eeed2f1-9585-4f18-ba6c-d29178dac5cd STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shenandoah Reel Women on the River – Fly Fishing Workshop for Young Women Ages 12-18 Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Registration now open!\n\n\n\nFind the SCPR registration lin k here: https://fnfsr.org/shenandoah-reel-women-summer-camps/\n\n\n\nShe nandoah Reel Women on the River – Fly Fishing Workshop for Young Women Ages 12-18\n\n\n\nSession 1: June 29\, 30\, July 1 (Tues-Thurs) 9am-3pm Session 2: July 6-8 (Tues-Thurs) 9am-3pmWhere: Seven Bends State Park\, Woodstock\, VACost: $45 (enrollment limited to 15\, scholarships availab le)\n\n\n\nThis program is supported by the 2020 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Wildli fe Resources (formerly the Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries) and the W ildlife Foundation of Virginia.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, young women wi ll be encouraged to learn\, teach and mentor each other. Mentored by est ablished SRW members and volunteers\, they will be introduced to the art of fly fishing\, learning the basics of knot tying\, appropriate equipm ent\, entomology\, good casting techniques\, and reading the water like a fish. The workshop includes three days of instruction at Seven Bends S tate Park. Upon completion\, membership in the Shenandoah Reel Women wil l be offered. Rods\, reels and necessary equipment will be available for participants to use during the three-day workshop and for additional su mmer fishing activities.\n\n\n\nCOVID: All current restrictions and safe ty precautions will be followed.Registration through Shenandoah County P arks and Recreation.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Joan Chapman: \;joan. chapman@fnfsr.org \;or cell: 703-507-2276 \;Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River office: \;friends@fnfsr.org \;or 5 40-459-8550 URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/shenandoah-reel-women-on-the-rive r-fly-fishing-workshop-for-young-women-ages-12-18/ UID:urn:uuid:75d5c84e-099d-4efe-8c4b-4337162673c3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210701T150000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shenandoah Reel Women on the River – Fly Fishing Workshop for Young Women Ages 12-18 Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Registration now open!\n\n\n\nFind the SCPR registration lin k here: https://fnfsr.org/shenandoah-reel-women-summer-camps/\n\n\n\nShe nandoah Reel Women on the River – Fly Fishing Workshop for Young Women Ages 12-18\n\n\n\nSession 1: June 29\, 30\, July 1 (Tues-Thurs) 9am-3pm Session 2: July 6-8 (Tues-Thurs) 9am-3pmWhere: Seven Bends State Park\, Woodstock\, VACost: $45 (enrollment limited to 15\, scholarships availab le)\n\n\n\nThis program is supported by the 2020 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Wildli fe Resources (formerly the Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries) and the W ildlife Foundation of Virginia.\n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, young women wi ll be encouraged to learn\, teach and mentor each other. Mentored by est ablished SRW members and volunteers\, they will be introduced to the art of fly fishing\, learning the basics of knot tying\, appropriate equipm ent\, entomology\, good casting techniques\, and reading the water like a fish. The workshop includes three days of instruction at Seven Bends S tate Park. Upon completion\, membership in the Shenandoah Reel Women wil l be offered. Rods\, reels and necessary equipment will be available for participants to use during the three-day workshop and for additional su mmer fishing activities.\n\n\n\nCOVID: All current restrictions and safe ty precautions will be followed.\n\n\n\nRegistration through Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Joan Chapman:&nbs p\;joan.chapman@fnfsr.org \;or cell: 703-507-2276 \;Friends of t he North Fork of the Shenandoah River office: \;friends@fnfsr.org&nb sp\;or 540-459-8550 URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/shenandoah-reel-women-on-the-rive r-fly-fishing-workshop-for-young-women-ages-12-18-2/ UID:urn:uuid:75d5c84e-099d-4efe-8c4b-4337162673c3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210706T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210708T150000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deadline for “Voices of the Shenandoah” storytelling & origi nal music submissions DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/deadline-for-voices-of-the-shenan doah-storytelling-original-music-submissions/ UID:urn:uuid:4009d010-a0a4-483e-8b51-9f46af12e7a1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T235500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T235500 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deadline for ‘What is my watershed address?’ GIS & Education Internship Application DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/what-is-my-watershed-address-gis- education-internship/ UID:urn:uuid:fdca1c06-3d92-4069-9fc5-1a169401875b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T235500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T235500 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk at Seven Bends State Park with Jack Monsted DESCRIPTION:Join the State Arboretum of Virginia’s assistant curator a nd native plant expert Jack Monsted for a guided wildflower walk. Learn to identify various native and invasive plant species\, discover the eco logy of our plant communities\, and ask your native plant questions! Mee t at the boat launch parking lot at the Lupton entrance of the park at 1 PM for this leisurely two hour walk.\n\n\n\nLimited to 15 participants. Social distancing and mask required. Boots or other appropriate footwea r recommended. The event is weather permitting and will be canceled in t he event of inclement weather. There is no fee for this program\, but a State Parks parking pass or fee required.\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Friends of Seven Bends State Park.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email: fsbsp@fnfsr .org or call 540-459-8550. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/wildflower-walk-at-seven-bends-st ate-park-with-jack-monsted/ UID:urn:uuid:335c7202-efc2-4a73-9836-d66aae77deb1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T150000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Voices of the Shenandoah: In Story and Song - Pale Fire Brewing Company ft. Joshua Vana DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating our shared connection to the Shenando ah River through music\, stories and brews during an evening at Pale Fir e Brewing Company in Harrisonburg\, VA. There will be river-centered sto ries and original music shared by community members\, and live music ent ertainment sandwiched in between. Learn about the river through talking to local conservation groups\, drink some top notch brews\, and bring so me friends to enjoy a lovely Thursday evening in celebration of the rive r. RSVP to the event here. \n\n\n\nThe featured artist for the evening w ill be Joshua Vana\, of ARTivism Virginia. \n\n\n\nJoshua Vana is a song writer\, general songster\, multi-instrumentalist\, and environmental an d social justice activist currently residing in Albemarle \;County\, Virginia. After touring and recording with Nashville songwriter Nora Ja ne Struthers for five years\, he is now the co-director of ARTivism Virg inia\, providing a supported connection between artists and activists in the fight against the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure in the re gion. You can learn more about their work \;here. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/voices-of-the-shenandoah-pale-fir e-brewing/ UID:urn:uuid:d50ebea6-a5a2-41e9-b49e-f0a91a3f663b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T220000 LOCATION:Pale Fire Brewing Company\n217 S Liberty St #105\,\nHarrisonbur g\, VA 22801 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2021 Fish Fry Float for Father's Day DESCRIPTION:Hosted with the Town of Strasburg\, Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation\, with support from Lord Fairfax Soil &\; Water Conser vation District\n\n\n\nFriends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River is excited to announce\, in conjunction with The Town of Strasburg and the Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation Department\, the Fish Fry Flo at for Father's Day on \;Sunday\, June 20th\, 2021! \;Our 3rd An nual event will include another kayak and tube shuttle free to the commu nity\, along with a whole host of educational and recreational activitie s (see our program attached below).\n\n\n\nLinks for Kayak and Tube Sign -ups\n\n\n\nKAYAK LINK: \;https://forms.gle/NNQmxyFjoJC6qQHq5\n\n\n\ nTUBE LINK: https://forms.gle/FNH3mG7cGGdRpa2P7\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore info rmation about the event can be found here on the Town of Strasburg's web site. \n\n\n\nPlease contact Olivia Hilton (Town of Strasburg's Interim Director for Community Development) if you have any questions and we hop e to see you soon! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/2021-fish-fry-float-for-fathers-d ay/ UID:urn:uuid:50f6c66e-3905-4da7-bee7-efca463efd03 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T160000 LOCATION:Strasburg Town Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Voices of the Shenandoah: In Story and Song - Backroom Brewery DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating our shared connection to the Shenando ah River through music\, stories and brews during an evening at Backroom Brewery in Middletown\, VA. There will be river-centered stories and or iginal music shared by community members\, and live music entertainment sandwiched in between. Learn about the river through talking to local co nservation groups\, drink some top notch brews\, and bring some friends to enjoy a lovely Friday evening in celebration of the river. \n\n\n\nTh e featured band for the evening will be Prince Bellerose. \n\n\n\nA cont emporary power trio\, Prince Bellerose is equal parts indie nonchalance\ , soul passion\, and classic rock pomp. Led by Valentin Prince’s lavis h chord voicings and articulate lead guitar work\, the group oscillates between passionate soul ballads and psychedelia-inspired rock. The band s debut EP\, \;Dark Love Songs\, was released last summer\, to acc laim. \;Prince Bellerose has a full-length album in the works for 20 21.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese events are made possible through the generous s upport of the Bowman-Shannon Grant through the Shenandoah Community Foun dation\, Team Abby Walters\, Rappahannock Electric\, and the Regulus Gro up. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/voices-of-the-shenandoah-in-story -and-song-backroom-brewery/ UID:urn:uuid:f29f324b-a4ac-40ff-aca9-9f9e6a36382c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210813T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210813T200000 LOCATION:Backroom Brewery\n150 Ridgemont Rd.\nMiddletown\, VA 23113 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Voices of the Shenandoah: In Story and Song – Swover Creek Far ms and Brewery DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating our shared connection to the Shenando ah River through music\, stories and brews during an evening at \;Sw over Creek Farms and Brewery in Edinburg\, VA. There will be river-cente red stories and original music shared by community members\, and live mu sic entertainment sandwiched in between. Learn about the river through t alking to local conservation groups\, drink some top notch brews\, and b ring some friends to enjoy a lovely Friday evening in celebration of the river.\n\n\n\nThe featured band for the evening will be Katie and Kelly . \n\n\n\nKatie and Kelly are sisters from the foothills of the Blue Rid ge. Together\, they create visual and meaningful music with sweeping har monies and powerful lyrics. The Americana Roots singers’ have an album ‘In the Middle’ bringing light to the parts of ourselves that need to be seen and heard. With four years of playing\, and a lifetime of sis terhood\, they bring joy to those around them each time they step to the stage. \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese events are made possible through the generous support of the Bowman-Shannon Grant through the Shenandoah Com munity Foundation\, Team Abby Walters\, Rappahannock Electric\, and the Regulus Group. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/voices-of-the-shenandoah-in-story -and-song-swover-creek-farms-and-brewery/ UID:urn:uuid:f24e48d1-bced-4b6c-99b1-235fd2af6837 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T210000 LOCATION:Swover Creek Farms and Brewery \n4176 Swover Creek Rd\nEdinburg \, VA 22824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Fish Fry and Auction Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends’ 17th Annual “Fish Fry” Dinner and Auction on Saturday\, October 2nd\, at Fort Valley Nursery (1175 Hi sey Ave\, Woodstock\, VA) from 4:30-8PM. A silent auction will run throu ghout the evening\, and after dinner\, guests can bid on their favorite live-auction items. Bid on terrific vacations\, special dining experienc es\, services\, sporting goods\, artwork\, and more. Click here to chec k out some of this year's great offerings. \n\n\n\nTickets: \;$65 i ndividual\; $100 per couple.\n\n\n\nIndividual sponsorships: \;River Hero ($1\,500)\, Largemouth Bass ($1\,000)\, Smallmouth Bass ($500)\, G reat Blue Heron ($250).\n\n\n\nBuy tickets or become a sponsor here: htt ps://fnfsr.org/fishfry2021/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/annual-fish-fry-and-auction-fundr aiser/ UID:urn:uuid:8e98c0b0-c6c6-43fc-b562-a052afb891be STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211002T200000 LOCATION:Fort Valley Nursery\, 1175 Hisey Ave\; Woodstock\, VA. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Build a Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:Cost: $45 per barrel\n\n\n\nRegister on the Shenandoah Count y Parks and Recreation Website\n\n\n\nNo experience is necessary for thi s workshop being held in partnership with the Strasburg and Signal Knob FFA and Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District. This is an ea sy do-it-yourself project that includes a recycled plastic barrel and si mple conversion kit. Be ready to take your barrel home! They are large\, but usually fit in a backseat. You will need to drill one hole in your downspout when you get home. Everything else can be done at the workshop . If more than one family member will be working on a barrel\, only one person needs to register. Ages 6 and up may attend. Under 18 need a pare nt or guardian present. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/build-a-rain-barrel-workshop/ UID:urn:uuid:2dea7017-fc74-4a7f-b87c-ac25767e22e1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T190000 LOCATION:Strasburg High School\; Strasburg\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Build a Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:Cost: $45 per barrel\n\n\n\nRegister on the Shenandoah Count y Parks and Recreation Website\, Activity #470625 B\n\n\n\nNo experience is necessary for this workshop being held in partnership with the Stras burg and Signal Knob FFA and Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation Di strict. This is an easy do-it-yourself project that includes a recycled plastic barrel and simple conversion kit. Be ready to take your barrel h ome! They are large\, but usually fit in a backseat. You will need to dr ill one hole in your downspout when you get home. Everything else can be done at the workshop. If more than one family member will be working on a barrel\, only one person needs to register. Ages 6 and up may attend. Under 18 need a parent or guardian present. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/build-a-rain-barrel-workshop-2/ UID:urn:uuid:cce5ec96-099f-4546-86ba-23adb1eecffd STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T190000 LOCATION:Strasburg High School\, Strasburg\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nature Treasure Hunt: Photographing and Finding the Gems of Seve n Bends with Sharon Fisher! DESCRIPTION:Ready to find and photograph nature’s treasures? We will m eet for a brief photography basics review and then set off to find a lis t of nature’s treasures. Working as teams or individually\, you will f ind and photograph items described on a nature hunt checklist. After an hour of hunting\, we’ll meet to describe our favorite treasures and re view photos. Local photographer\, Sharon Fisher\, will lead the program and will be available to address all photography questions. This activit y is perfect for individuals of all ages and families. The program is de signed to accommodate all skill levels and types of camera gear\, includ ing cell phones. The skills you will learn during our treasure hunt are great tools for creatively capturing and sharing the wonders that surrou nd us. \;\n\n\n\nMeet at the Lupton Entrance (1191 Lupton Rd) upper parking lot pavilion. \;\n\n\n\nLimited to 15 participants. Social d istancing and mask required. Boots or other appropriate footwear recomme nded. The event is weather permitting and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. There is no fee for this program\, but a State Par ks parking pass or fee required. \;\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by F riends of Seven Bends State Park. \;\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email: \; fsbsp@fnfsr.org \;or call 540-459-8550. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/nature-treasure-hunt-photographin g-and-finding-the-gems-of-seven-bends-with-sharon-fisher/ UID:urn:uuid:fd93870b-6a45-4b36-92ab-ee0cf51d617c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T150000 LOCATION:SBSP\, Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Photography Workshop with Sharon Fisher! DESCRIPTION:Mother Nature offers photographers a magical time to capture the changing foliage in beautiful light. Join local photographer and ed ucator Sharon Fisher for a hands-on workshop. The workshop will begin wi th a review of camera settings and composition. Field photography\, incl uding both macro (close-up) images and landscape vistas\, will be covere d. This workshop is appropriate for beginning\, intermediate and advance d photographers using all types of cameras from smart phones to advance cameras with adjustable settings and special lenses. \; \;\n\n\n \nMeet at the Lupton Entrance (1191 Lupton Rd) upper parking lot pavilio n. \;\n\n\n\nLimited to 15 participants. Social distancing and mask required. Boots or other appropriate footwear recommended. The event is weather permitting and will be canceled in the event of inclement weathe r. There is no fee for this program\, but a State Parks parking pass or fee required. \;\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Friends of Seven Ben ds State Park. \;\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email: \;fsbsp@fnfsr.org&nbs p\;or call 540-459-8550. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/autumn-photography-workshop-with- sharon-fisher/ UID:urn:uuid:7b444cb5-4eea-49cf-8a35-2d1cf6ecaace STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T120000 LOCATION:SBSP\, Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trail Workday at Seven Bends State Park! DESCRIPTION:Clean up a riverside trail on the Lupton side of the park! A ctivities include installing a new bench along Gokotta Trail as well as trail work on Gokotta Trail. \;\n\n\n\nMeet at the barn at the Lupto n entrance for orientation. Masks required where social distancing isn't possible. \; \;\n\n\n\nPlease wear a mask and bring water\, you r own gloves\, and a pair of hand tools (i.e. clippers\, pruners\, or lo ppers) if you have them. If not\, water\, gloves\, and tools will be pro vided for you. \; \;\n\n\n\nMake sure to review our covid safety guidelines prior to this event at \;https://fnfsr.org/fnfsr-covid-g uidelines-for-outdoor-activities/ \;\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be regis tered as Virginia State Park volunteers prior to participating in this e vent. If you have not registered with the new online system\, please do so at \;https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/volunteer-form. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/trail-workday-at-seven-bends-stat e-park/ UID:urn:uuid:475d0478-8a21-4b40-a116-4b0aa49b4062 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T120000 LOCATION:Lupton Entrance\, SBSP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Lecture Series: Fish Populations in the North Fork DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom in hearing from Fisheries Biologist\, Jason Hallacher\, about the state of fish populations in the North Fork of the Shenandoah River based on fish surveys carried out by the Virginia Depa rtment of Wildlife Resources. \n\n\n\nJason Hallacher is the District Fi sheries Biologist for the Department of Wildlife Resources and has worke d for DWR for 17 years. He manages the majority of the warm water resour ces in the Shenandoah Valley including rivers like the South Fork Shenan doah\, North Fork Shenandoah\, and Main Stem Shenandoah. As well as impo undments like lake Frederick\, Lake Laura\, Lake Arrowhead\, and Lake Sh enandoah. He is passionate about outreach and can often be found at even ts introducing the public to fish from our local resources or on DWR's s ocial media channels to help educate the public about DWR's many program s. In his spare time he enjoys playing hockey\, beekeeping\, and restori ng pollinator habitat using prescribed burning. His program will cover r ecent fish surveys conducted on the North Fork Shenandoah River.  URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/autumn-lecture-series-fish-popula tions/ UID:urn:uuid:de81eb0b-17be-44c4-bfa4-05e518de5a79 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T190000 LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Conserving and Protecting the River: Your Role and Ours" -Massa nutten Regional Library Cultural Lecture Series Talk by Mariama Dryak DESCRIPTION:Join Friends' Program Coordinator\, Mariama Dryak\, in learn ing about how Friends of the North Fork and YOU have a role in conservin g and protecting the river -- the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and beyond! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/massanutten-regional-library-cult ural-lecture-series-talk-by-mariama-dryak-conserving-and-protecting-the- river-your-role-and-ours/ UID:urn:uuid:a27a381e-4c7d-4c06-9640-1c2a63f332c8 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T200000 LOCATION:Zoom (registration link below) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation BBQ/Cook-out DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the work that all of you put in throu ghout the year to support the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and wat ershed. Friends of the North Fork will be hosting a Volunteer Appreciati on BBQ/Cook-out outdoors at/around Picnic Shelter #1 in Shenandoah Count y Park on Friday October 22\, 2021 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.\n\n\n\n Please RSVP to julia.sargent@fnfsr.org by September 24th with number of people and dietary requirements if you plan to attend! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/volunteer-appreciation-bbq-cook-o ut/ UID:urn:uuid:88b2e4fd-ae42-4105-aafc-b48f1971f4d4 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T193000 LOCATION:Outdoors at Picnic Shelter #1 in Shenandoah County Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided Hike to the Woodstock Reservoirs in Seven Bends State Par k DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the North Fork's Program Coordinator\, Maria ma Dryak\, for a guided hike about Woodstock's water resources in Seven Bends State Park to the Woodstock Reservoirs built in 1901 and 1910. The guided hike will cover a thoroughly researched background on the recent history of water in Woodstock\, VA and a bit about water in the Shenand oah Valley more broadly. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Hollingsworth Entrance (211 1 South Hollingsworth Road) parking lot. The hike will be four miles out and back. Recommended for experienced hikers\, taking the route from Pa wpaw Hollow Trail to Reservoir Trail. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. \n\n\n\nMake sure to review our covid safety guidelines prior to this ev ent at \;https://fnfsr.org/fnfsr-covid-guidelines-for-outdoor-activi ties/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/guided-hike-to-the-woodstock-rese rvoirs-in-seven-bends-state-park/ UID:urn:uuid:7113cdc9-47f7-48b3-9a61-c3ad4748d263 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T120000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park - Hollingsworth Road Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Lecture Series: Nuisance Algae Issues in the Shenandoah B asin DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has b een working on the issue of nuisance algae in the Shenandoah Basin since 2014. \;  \;The agency first began discussing and studying how filamentous green algae\, a non-toxigenic order of aquatic algae\, was a ffecting the recreational use of rivers seven years ago\, and has collec ted data and photos every growing season since. \; Local stakeholder groups are also involved in the attempt to understand and characterize algae growth in the North Fork\, South Fork and main stem Shenandoah Riv ers. \; On November \;18\, Water Monitoring and Assessment Progr am Manager Sandra Mueller and Regional Water Monitoring Manager Tara Wyr ick will review DEQ's monitoring protocols\, present the data available\ , and review recent progress made on the adoption of water quality crite ria to protect the recreation use from nuisance algae. \;  \; URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/autumn-lecture-series-nuisance-al gae-issues/ UID:urn:uuid:de81eb0b-17be-44c4-bfa4-05e518de5a79 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T190000 LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Benthic Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Field Certification DESCRIPTION:This training will be held in three parts- two online traini ng sessions and one in-person field certification session at Seven Bends State Park on Sunday\, November 7 at 1:00pm. \; For more informatio n about this training and to enroll visit the link above. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/161322/ UID:urn:uuid:a762694a-d571-4f2e-919c-c9299afb7a1b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T160000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Lecture Series: Public Health and Harmful Algae Blooms DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom in hearing from Margaret Smigo\, Waterborne Hazards Program Coordinator\, Virginia Department of Health (VDH)\, Offi ce of Environmental Health Services\, Division of Shellfish Safety and W aterborne Hazards about the 2021 Harmful Algae (Cyanobacteria) Bloom and Recreational Advisory for the North Fork Shenandoah River from a public health perspective!\n\n\n\nMargaret has served as the Waterborne Hazard s Program Coordinator at VDH for six years\, overseeing the Coastal Beac h Monitoring Program\, Virginia Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force\, and sup porting outreach and education for waterborne recreational water illness prevention. Prior work experience includes Total Maximum Daily Load (TM DL) Coordinator for the Department of Environmental Quality\, Adjunct Bi ology Teacher at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)\, and Health Ins pector for the VDH. Academic and leadership accomplishments include a Fe llowship with the Virginia \;Natural Resources Leadership Institute via the Institute of Engagement and Negotiation at the University of Vir ginia\, in addition to a M.S. in Environmental Studies and B.S. in Biolo gy from VCU. \; URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/autumn-lecture-series-public-heal th-and-habs/ UID:urn:uuid:a1a045f6-ed6e-458b-b696-db2b994af13c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T190000 LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Lecture Series: Northern Shenandoah Regional Water Supply Plan DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom to hear from John Crockett\, Regional Planne r for the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (NSVRC) about t he Northern Shenandoah Regional Water Supply Plan. \n\n\n\nJohn is a gr aduate of Radford University’s College of Earth Sciences\, with a degr ee in Geography – focused on environmental studies\, planning\, and GI S.  A native to Clarke County\, John is very passionate about sustainin g the exquisite natural beauty that we call home\, here in the Shenandoa h Valley.\n\n\n\nThe NSVRC exists to bring the Valley’s local governme nts together to pursue common goals\, work together on regional issues a nd find efficiencies through collaboration.  As part of the NSVRC’s N atural Resources Program\, the agency was responsible for the latest upd ate of the Regional Water Supply Plan.  John will be discussing the Reg ion’s Water Supply Plan\, offering insights on its history\, current w ater sources and their usage\, estimated future water demand\, and droug ht response. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/autumn-lecture-series-northern-sh enandoah-regional-water-supply-plan/ UID:urn:uuid:3145723e-653c-4138-8125-99426e06a589 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T190000 LOCATION:Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends Riparian Buffer Project: Invasive Species Removal DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Virginia Department of Forestry\, th e Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association\, and Seven Ben ds State Park\, Friends of Seven Bends State Park is expanding and impro ving a riparian buffer on the Lupton side of the park (1191 Lupton Rd). On Friday\, November 5\, help get ready for the planting day (scheduled for Saturday\, December 4) by clearing invasive species from the plantin g area.\n\n\n\nMeet at the lower parking lot on the Lupton side at 9am. Please dress for the weather\, and for navigating in heavy brush. While gloves and tools will be provided\, feel free to bring your own gloves a nd tools (loppers\, clippers) if you have them.\n\n\n\nMake sure to revi ew our covid safety guidelines prior to this event at https://fnfsr.org/ fnfsr-covid-guidelines-for-outdoor-activities/\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be registered as Virginia State Park volunteers prior to participating in this event. If you have not registered with the new online system\, plea se do so at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/volunteer-form. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-riparian-buffer-proje ct-invasive-species-removal/ UID:urn:uuid:09745056-0797-402c-8812-b20ead675720 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T120000 LOCATION:Seven Bend State Park\, Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends Riparian Buffer Project: Site Prep DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Virginia Department of Forestry\, th e Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association\, and Seven Ben ds State Park\, Friends of Seven Bends State Park is improving and expan ding a riparian buffer on the Lupton side of the park (1191 Lupton Rd.). Help get ready for the planting day (which is scheduled for Saturday\, December 4\, 2021) with further site preparation. Meet at the lower par king lot on the Lupton side of the park at 9am. Please dress for the wea ther\, and for navigating in heavy brush. While gloves and tools will be provided\, feel free to bring your own gloves and tools (loppers\, clip pers) if you have them. Make sure to review our covid safety guidelines prior to this event at https://fnfsr.org/fnfsr-covid-guidelines-for-ou tdoor-activities/ Volunteers must be registered as Virginia State Park volunteers prior to participating in this event. If you have not registe red with the new online system\, please do so at https://www.dcr.virgin ia.gov/state-parks/volunteer-form. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-riparian-buffer-proje ct-site-prep/ UID:urn:uuid:b4462ba2-5d52-4a33-a96f-fb8dffc0dbed STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T120000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park: Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends Riparian Buffer Project: Planting Day DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Virginia Department of Forestry\, th e Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association\, and Seven Ben ds State Park\, Friends of Seven Bends State Park is expanding and impro ving a riparian buffer on the Lupton side of the park (1191 Lupton Rd.). Volunteers will plant a combination of bare root seedlings and true gal lon trees and install stakes and shelters around each one. \; \; \n\n\n\nMeet at the lower parking lot on the Lupton side of the park at 9am. Please dress for the weather\, and for navigating in heavy brush. W hile gloves and tools will be provided\, feel free to bring your own glo ves and tools if you have them. \;\n\n\n\nMake sure to review our co vid safety guidelines prior to this event at \;https://fnfsr.org/fnf sr-covid-guidelines-for-outdoor-activities/\n\n\n\nVolunteers must be re gistered as Virginia State Park volunteers prior to participating in thi s event. If you have not registered with the new online system\, please do so at \;https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/volunteer-form. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-riparian-buffer-proje ct-planting-day/ UID:urn:uuid:08777d78-cc4c-4c2b-b267-12a8fa6011ee STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T120000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park: Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:No experience is necessary for this workshop being held in p artnership with the Strasburg and Signal Knob FFA and Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District. This is an easy do-it-yourself project that includes a recycled plastic barrel and simple conversion kit. Be re ady to take your barrel home! They are large\, but usually fit in a back seat. You will need to drill one hole in your downspout when you get hom e. Everything else can be done at the workshop. If more than one family member will be working on a barrel\, only one person needs to register. Under 18 need a parent or guardian present.\n\n\n\nRegister through Shen andoah County Parks and Recreation by following the link above. \n\n\n\n Workshop cost: $45 URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/rain-barrel-workshop/ UID:urn:uuid:4461fa5b-c3d8-429d-908c-f684a3f65ab7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T190000 LOCATION:Strasburg High School\n250 Ram Drive\nStrasburg\, VA\, 22657 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Benthic Macroinvertebrate Training Part 1: Introduction to Water Quality DESCRIPTION:Join us for Part 1 of our in-person training to become a Ben thic Macroinvertebrate (BMI) certified monitor. Following VA Save Our St reams guidelines\, Friends staff will walk you through introductory mate rials required for certification. In parts one and two\, you will learn about how the program came to be\, identification of BMIs and a talk thr ough of how to sample for BMIs. On the field session\, you will practic e and demonstrate field techniques for full certification. \n\n\n\nFor full certification\, this class must be accompanied by participation in a Part 2 course and the field session day on March 26 (three time slots are available). Learn more about BMIs and what we are doing with the pro gram here.\n\n\n\nRegistration is required-- sign up by clicking the lin k above. If you would like more information or have questions contact u s at friends@fnfsr.org \n\n\n\nPart 2 of the course will occur March 9 o r March 17. The field training day will occur on March 26. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/benthic-macroinvertebrate-trainin g-part-1/ UID:urn:uuid:ab67c1ed-3eb8-45d5-8bf6-25008de637cc STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T193000 LOCATION:305 W. Court St. Woodstock\, VA\, 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Benthic Macroinvertebrate Training Part 1: Introduction to Water Quality DESCRIPTION:Join us for Part 1 of our in-person training to become a Ben thic Macroinvertebrate (BMI) certified monitor. Following VA Save Our St reams guidelines\, Friends staff will walk you through introductory mate rials required for certification. In parts one and two\, you will learn about how the program came to be\, identification of BMIs and a talk thr ough of how to sample for BMIs. At the field session\, you will practice and demonstrate field techniques for full certification. \;\n\n\n\n For full certification\, this class must be accompanied by participation in a Part 2 course and the field session day on March 26 (three time sl ots are available). Learn more about BMIs and what we are doing with the program here.\n\n\n\nRegistration is required-- click on the link above to sign up. If you would like more information or have questions contac t us at friends@fnfsr.org \n\n\n\nPart 2 of the course will occur March 9 or March 17. The field training day will occur on March 26. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/benthic-macroinvertebrate-trainin g/ UID:urn:uuid:566c727f-d4e6-4537-8237-68d318ec62c0 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T193000 LOCATION:305 W. Court St. Woodstock\, VA\, 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Benthic Macroinvertebrate Training Part 2: Introduction to Benth ic Macroinvertebrates DESCRIPTION:Join us for Part 2 of our in-person training to become a Ben thic Macroinvertebrate (BMI) certified monitor. Following VA Save Our St reams guidelines\, Friends staff will walk you through introductory mate rials required for certification. In parts one and two\, you will learn about how the program came to be\, identification of BMIs and a talk thr ough of how to sample for BMIs. At the field session\, you will practice and demonstrate field techniques for full certification. \;\n\n\n\n For full certification\, this class must be accompanied by participation in a Part 1 course and the field session day on March 26 (three time sl ots are available). Learn more about BMIs and what we are doing with the program here.\n\n\n\nRegistration is required-- click the link above to sign up. If you would like more information or have questions contact u s at friends@fnfsr.org \n\n\n\nPart 1 of the course will occur March 7 o r March 15. The field training day will occur on March 26. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/benthic-macroinvertebrate-trainin g-2/ UID:urn:uuid:afa74f14-a269-49b8-8b58-4399e820ec08 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T193000 LOCATION:305 W. Court St. Woodstock\, VA\, 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Benthic Macroinvertebrate Training Part 2: Introduction to Macro invertebrates DESCRIPTION:Join us for Part 2 of our in-person training to become a Ben thic Macroinvertebrate (BMI) certified monitor. Following VA Save Our St reams guidelines\, Friends staff will walk you through introductory mate rials required for certification. In parts one and two\, you will learn about how the program came to be\, identification of BMIs and a talk thr ough of how to sample for BMIs. At the field session\, you will practice and demonstrate field techniques for full certification.\n\n\n\nThis is to be taken in accordance with a Part 1 course and a field session day. Learn more about BMIs and what we are dFor full certification\, this cl ass must be accompanied by participation in a Part 2 course and the fiel d session day on March 26 (three time slots are available). Learn more a bout BMIs and what we are doing with the program here. \;\n\n\n\nReg istration is required-- click the link above to sign up. If you would li ke more information or have questions contact us at friends@fnfsr.org \n \n\n\nPart 1 of the course will occur March 7 or March 15. The field tr aining day will occur on March 26. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/benthic-macroinvertebrate-trainin g-part-2/ UID:urn:uuid:938678bb-2dae-481a-9a73-4f5e1447e547 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T193000 LOCATION:305 W. Court St. Woodstock\, VA\, 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Benthic Macroinvertebrate Training Field Session: 10am-12:00pm DESCRIPTION:Join us for our field session of VA Save Our Streams Benthic Macroinvetebrate (BMIs) training. Friends staff will provide examples o f proper sampling techniques and show you how and where to sample from i n a stream. During this field session you will be tested on proper sampl ing technique and identification of BMIs. \;\n\n\n\nThis will be the final course before becoming a certified monitor. This course must be t aken with Part 1 and Part 2 which can be found on our events page. Regis tration is required- click the link above to sign up.  URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/benthic-macroinvertebrate-trainin g-field-session/ UID:urn:uuid:fae20f9a-497d-454a-8e8d-8d732ed2da2a STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T120000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park: 1191 Lupton Road\, Woodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Benthic Macroinvertebrate Training Field Session: 12:30pm-2:30pm DESCRIPTION:Join us for our field session of VA Save Our Streams Benthic Macroinvetebrate (BMIs) training. Friends staff will provide examples o f proper sampling techniques and show you how and where to sample from i n a stream. During this field session you will be tested on proper sampl ing technique and identification of BMIs.\n\n\n\n This will be the final course before becoming a certified monitor. This course must be taken w ith Part 1 and Part 2 which can be found on our events page. Registratio n is required- click the link above to sign up. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/benthic-macroinvertebrate-trainin g-field-session-10am-1230pm/ UID:urn:uuid:b9bd43b5-6271-48c8-83cc-af1be4597354 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T143000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park: 1191 Lupton Road\, Woodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Benthic Macroinvertebrate Training Field Session: 3pm-5pm DESCRIPTION:Join us for our field session of VA Save Our Streams Benthic Macroinvetebrate (BMIs) training. Friends staff will provide examples o f proper sampling techniques and show you how and where to sample from i n a stream. During this field session you will be tested on proper sampl ing technique and identification of BMIs. \n\n\n\n This will be the fin al course before becoming a certified monitor. This course must be taken with Part 1 and Part 2 which can be found on our events page. Registrat ion is required- click the link above to sign up. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/benthic-macroinvertebrate-trainin g-field-session-3pm-5pm/ UID:urn:uuid:aca3d5dd-8e8a-45d9-9d7f-12d791b9ea25 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T170000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park: 1191 Lupton Road\, Woodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BMI Spring Season Kickoff Event DESCRIPTION:Join FNFSR staff and volunteers to learn about benthic macro invertebrates (BMIs)\, the North Fork BMI monitoring project\, and how y ou can become a part of the team! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/bmi-spring-season-kickoff-event/ UID:urn:uuid:095825d9-9352-4afe-94e4-f26ac1bb0674 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T170000 LOCATION:Woodstock Brewhouse\n123 E. Court Street\nWoodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Planting Day- Morning Shift DESCRIPTION:Help plant trees for a healthy river! FNFSR volunteers will work alongside the Virginia Department of Forestry to plant a 2-acre fo rested buffer along the North Fork's shore. Sign up individually via th e link above or contact julia.sargent@fnfsr.org to register your group t o help out. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-planting-day-morn ing-shift/ UID:urn:uuid:cdd91992-514e-4cb9-9e37-406e934cbf8c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T120000 LOCATION:Tom's Brook\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Planting Day- Afternoon Shift DESCRIPTION:Help plant trees for a healthy river! FNFSR volunteers will work alongside the Virginia Department of Forestry to plant a 2-acre for ested buffer along the North Fork’ in Tom's Brook. Sign up individuall y via the link above or contact julia.sargent@fnfsr.org to register yo ur group to help out. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-planting-day-afte rnoon-shift/ UID:urn:uuid:c4d92284-7453-4763-bf11-57eb3c9392db STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T160000 LOCATION:Tom's Brook\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Early Settlement of the Shenandoah Valley: A View from Belle Gro ve DESCRIPTION:Kristen Laise\, executive director of Belle Grove\, discusse s the early settlement of the Shenandoah Valley by the Hite Family start ing in the 1730s and how water played a central role in their settlement patterns.\n\n\n\nKristen Laise is the Executive Director of Belle Grove Plantation\, a historic property of the National Trust for Historic Pre servation located in Middletown\, Virginia. Belle Grove is a non-profit partner in Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. She joi ned Belle Grove in 2013 and in addition to managing daily operations and special events\, she coordinates research on the African American histo ry of the site\, including archaeology. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/early-settlement-of-the-shenandoa h-valley-a-view-from-belle-grove/ UID:urn:uuid:bf421860-3c07-4dfb-8b61-a6beeab5eb38 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T190000 LOCATION:Free Online Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Smith Creek: A Star of the North Fork and Showcase for the Chesa peake Bay DESCRIPTION:Cory Guilliams\, a lead Conservationist with the USDA’s Na tural Resources Conservation Service working with the Smith Creek Partne rship\, discusses how this 105 square mile watershed\, listed as impaire d for nutrient and sediment pollution in 1996\, is becoming part of the solution and a model for remediation of nonpoint source pollution. Cory has worked with the NRCS helping farmers and landowners plan and impleme nt conservation practices on their land for almost 21 years with a littl e over 17 years of that time here in the Shenandoah Valley. Cory has bee n directly involved with the Smith Creek Partnership since its inception in 2010. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/smith-creek-a-star-of-the-north-f ork-and-showcase-for-the-chesapeake-bay/ UID:urn:uuid:1243454a-4d77-426b-bbf4-7fd9dd97fd03 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T190000 LOCATION:Free Online Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Planning in Shenandoah County: Where Past Inspires Present DESCRIPTION:Starting with a history of planning in Shenandoah County\, P hoebe Kilby and Tyler Hinkle will recount their experiences of working f or Shenandoah County both in the 1990’s and the present day respective ly\, while also looking to the future and how past trends and actions ma y inspire it. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/planning-in-shenandoah-county-whe re-past-inspires-present/ UID:urn:uuid:69d0d3d3-48ad-415d-be2c-4bb98452fdf3 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T190000 LOCATION:Free Online Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Iron Furnaces of Shenandoah County: An Ecological History DESCRIPTION:Professional forester and historian\, Neil Thorne\, discusse s the history of Shenandoah County's furnace industry\, its interaction with the Shenandoah River and its tributaries\, and associated ecologica l impacts. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/the-iron-furnaces-of-shenandoah-c ounty-an-ecological-history/ UID:urn:uuid:ffd1ca8a-05df-4ff6-8e83-328cd4a93775 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T190000 LOCATION:Free Online Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Earth Day Access Point Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to your River! Volunteer teams will be cleaning up the access points of Meems Bottom\, Chapmans Landing\, Deer Rapids\, and Cattlets Ford throughout the day. Join us f or one\, or all of these cleanups. Estimated time per access point: ~1 hours. To register\, email julia.sargent@fnfsr.org and let us know whic h site you are interested in\, what your availability is on Friday\, Apr il 22\, and whether you would be interested in being a site captain. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/earth-day-access-point-cleanup/ UID:urn:uuid:5e162336-252c-42af-9b23-e2db925533c0 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422 LOCATION:Meems Bottom to Cattlets Ford END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Earth Day Access Point Cleanup- Broadway/Timberville DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Earth Day weekend\, we will be cleaning up site s in the Broadway/Timberville area. We will be meeting at 9:00am at the Shenandoah Avenue Bridge in Broadway\, then moving to the Godfather's P izza in Timberville. Celebrate with us afterwards with a cookout in the Timberville Town Park. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/earth-day-access-point-cleanup-br oadway-timberville/ UID:urn:uuid:c3c0dc8f-35e6-49f8-a40c-ad0874ae5bc5 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T120000 LOCATION:Broadway/Timberville END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Earth Day Access Point Cleanup: Riverton Boat Launch DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day weekend by giving back to your River! W e will be cleaning up the Riverton Boat Launch in Front Royal on Sunday\ , April 23 from 1:00-4:00pm. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/earth-day-access-point-cleanup-ri verton-boat-launch/ UID:urn:uuid:c1fb327c-d593-4775-842f-95d565d2c704 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220424T160000 LOCATION:Riverton Boat Launch\, Front Royal\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Seven Bends State Park with Kirk Andrews DESCRIPTION:Join local birder and Woodstock resident\, Kirk Andrews\, on a morning bird walk at the Lupton entrance of the park. Registration i s limited to 10 people\, sign up early to save your spot! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/bird-walk-at-seven-bends-state-pa rk-with-kirk-andrews/ UID:urn:uuid:fcd4f916-afa5-4307-947e-e093a72c8a0f STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220430T100000 LOCATION:1191 Lupton Road\, Woodstock\, VA\, 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Seven Bends State Park with Kirk Andrews DESCRIPTION:Join local birder and Woodstock resident\, Kirk Andrews\, on a morning bird walk at the Lupton entrance of the park. Registration i s limited to 10 people\, sign up early to save your spot! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/bird-walk-at-seven-bends-state-pa rk-with-kirk-andrews-2/ UID:urn:uuid:e0db2521-527e-42f0-8c4b-10ef87772379 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T093000 LOCATION:1191 Lupton Road\, Woodstock\, VA\, 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:National Kids at the Park Day- Seven Bends State Park DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Kids at the Park Day\, Friends of Seven Bends will be hosting activities for children at the Lupton Entra nce of Seven Bends State Park. Local photographer Sharon Fisher will be leading a land-based scavenger hunt\, and FSBSP committee chair Joan Ch apman will lead a stream exploration activity focusing on benthic macroi nvertebrates. Registration is required via the link above. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/national-kids-at-the-park-day-sev en-bends-state-park/ UID:urn:uuid:121a3888-7804-4624-bd97-c398ad2a447c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T110000 LOCATION:1191 Lupton Road\, Woodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends State Park Volunteer Workday DESCRIPTION:For Virginia State Park's History and Culture Day\, voluntee rs will be giving the fence around the barn a facelift. Activities incl ude replacing boards\, tightening nails\, and applying sealer. Please r egister to attend this workday via the link above. Join FSBSP afterward s for their bimonthly open meeting at noon! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-state-park-volunteer- workday/ UID:urn:uuid:f8e319d8-3b1e-41de-93e0-0374e6795135 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T120000 LOCATION:1191 Lupton Road\, Woodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FSBSP Open Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Seven Bends for their bimonthly open meeting to learn about what is happening at the park\, and how you can get invo lved! Meet at the Lupton picnic shelter at noon. Registration is not r equired and parking fees are waived for open meeting attendees. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fsbsp-open-meeting/ UID:urn:uuid:ea855ea7-db34-43ce-a9cd-fe5d35081b59 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T130000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Support Project- Woodstock\, VA DESCRIPTION:Join us on Fairview Road in Woodstock for this evening buffe r support project! Volunteers will be walking this gorgeous 15-acre buf fer\, inspecting tree tubes\, removing competing weeds from inside the t ubes\, managing invasive species\, and flagging for replacement. Refres hments will be provided for volunteers after the project! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-support-project-w oodstock-va/ UID:urn:uuid:527fac34-ad6c-46ec-b49a-33638dcb9e0c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T200000 LOCATION:Woodstock\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Support Project- Woodstock\, VA DESCRIPTION:Join us on Fairview Road in Woodstock for this evening buffe r support project! Volunteers will be walking this gorgeous 15-acre buf fer\, inspecting tree tubes\, removing competing weeds from inside the t ubes\, managing invasive species\, and flagging for replacement. Refres hments will be provided for volunteers after the project! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-support-project-w oodstock-va-2/ UID:urn:uuid:748aeafb-c04f-4def-98a8-9a69029c4435 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T200000 LOCATION:Woodstock\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Support- Fort Valley\, VA DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be working with FNFSR leaders to check on sa plings\, remove competing weeds from inside their support tubes\, and ri ght downed tubes and stakes. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes and bring drinking water. Gloves will be provided\, but bring your own if y ou prefer.  URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-support-fort-vall ey-va/ UID:urn:uuid:f2e41285-64e4-4a9f-8ecd-7a06f7f6d17e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T200000 LOCATION:Fort Valley\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Support- Fort Valley\, VA DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be working with FNFSR leaders to check on sa plings\, remove competing weeds from inside their support tubes\, and ri ght downed tubes and stakes. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes and bring drinking water. Gloves will be provided\, but bring your own if y ou prefer.  URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-support-fort-vall ey-va-2/ UID:urn:uuid:1748fb29-65bc-44e8-98ad-292c9e659ef2 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T200000 LOCATION:Fort Valley\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Walkers' Club Walk DESCRIPTION:Join the Seven Bends Walkers’ Club for it’s first of man y walks at the park!  Saturday July 23 at 8am\, meet at the Lupton picn ic shelter.  Dress for the weather\, bring plenty of water and maybe a snack\, and wear sturdy walking shoes.  We’ll have three different di stances so that people can walk at a pace that is comfortable for them. \n\n\n\nWhy should we walk? \; For our health\, just because\, to m eet new friends\, to gather with old friends\, to walk the dog\, to let the children run….so many reasons. \; Coming along on the walk wil l be local resident and Birder Kirk Andrews and Master Gardener Christin e Jorgensen. \; Bring along your best friend and don’t forget the camera! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/walkers-club-walk/ UID:urn:uuid:b7801f9c-a5c3-4f7a-b30e-769af52dc882 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220723T100000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk at Seven Bends DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wildflower walk through Seven Bends State Park led by Christine Jorgensen from the Northern Virginia Shenandoah Master Gardener Association. \; We will take a two hour walk from 8 AM to 10 AM through the park. \; Your experience may vary between 1.5 to 2 miles depending \;on the plants in bloom and their location in the park. \; We will identify \;both native and non-native plants.&n bsp\; Dress for the weather and for walking. \; You may want to brin g water and/or a snack as needed. \;  \;The walk is limited to 2 0 people. \; Photographs are encouraged to help you remember the pla nts you have identified. \; URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/wildflower-walk-at-seven-bends/ UID:urn:uuid:104b37d3-4cfd-4d2a-b21c-62e0d0ff4d36 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220827T100000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk at Seven Bends DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wildflower walk through Seven Bends State Park led by Christine Jorgensen from the Northern Virginia Shenandoah Master Gardener Association. \; We will take a two hour walk from 8 AM to 10 AM through the park. \; Your experience may vary between 1.5 to 2 miles depending \;on the plants in bloom and their location in the park. \; We will identify \;both native and non-native plants.&n bsp\; Dress for the weather and for walking. \; You may want to brin g water and/or a snack as needed. \;  \;The walk is limited to 2 0 people. \; Photographs are encouraged to help you remember the pla nts you have identified. \; URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/wildflower-walk-at-seven-bends-2/ UID:urn:uuid:a82f7bc8-759d-475b-94c2-56f8d3f47569 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T110000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friends of Seven Bends State Park Open Meeting DESCRIPTION:Learn all about what is happening at Seven Bends State Park\ , and how you can get involved! Registration is not necessary\, come on e\, come all! Bring a lunch if you please. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/friends-of-seven-bends-state-park -open-meeting/ UID:urn:uuid:d4c57fa1-bac2-4b21-9dce-3a0bdab2396d STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T130000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park: Entrance TBD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends State Park Workday DESCRIPTION:Plans are still being solidified for this volunteer workday at Seven Bends State Park. If you would like to go ahead and register\, please do\, and we will send out an update about which entrance and wha t work we will be performing to support the park!\n\n\n\nPlease wear wea ther- appropriate clothing\, sturdy shoes\, and bring a reusable water b ottle. Gloves and tools will be provided\, but feel free to bring your o wn gloves if you prefer. \n\n\n\nPlan to bring a lunch and join Friends of Seven Bends State Park afterwards for our open meeting\, where you c an learn all about what is going on at the park and how you can get invo lved! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-state-park-workday/ UID:urn:uuid:53022a6f-1bc5-46a8-ac8c-08a1202c59cd STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T120000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, entrance TBD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends State Park Workday DESCRIPTION:Work alongside other volunteers and park staff to prep the a rea around the new Play Space at the Hollingsworth entrance for a tree p lanting. Activities include scalping the ground and flagging in preparat ion for planting over 100 trees. Please wear weather- appropriate clothi ng\, sturdy shoes\, and bring a reusable water bottle. Gloves and tools will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own gloves if you prefer.  \n\n\n\nPlan to bring a lunch and join Friends of Seven Bends State Pa rk afterward for our open meeting\, where you can learn all about what i s going on at the park and how you can get involved! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-state-park-workday-2/ UID:urn:uuid:30be3097-4d88-45dc-857e-cabefe04ac83 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T090000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park: Hollingsworth Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friends of Seven Bends State Park Open Meeting DESCRIPTION:Bring a picnic and come out for this lunchtime meeting to le arn all about what is going on at the park\, and how you can get involve d! Registration is not required\, come one\, come all! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/friends-of-seven-bends-state-park -open-meeting-2/ UID:urn:uuid:3ca0b2c3-1fbc-491a-b74b-5cefeb295bb7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221008T130000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, Hollingsworth Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Support- Woodstock\, VA DESCRIPTION:Come help this young buffer get off to a good start! Activit ies include checking on tree tubes\, weeding within them\, and removing invasive species from the buffer area. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-support-woodstock -va/ UID:urn:uuid:8e40fcbd-c7c9-4d05-a34b-1652ae836193 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T200000 LOCATION:Woodstock\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North Fork Conservation Corps- Session 1 DESCRIPTION:The North Fork Conservation Corps offers project-centered\, mentor-led experiences for teens\, ages 13-17\, at Seven Bends State Par k. Participants will be given documentation of service hours performed (18 hours per session) through the NFCC. Visit the registration link fo r more information\, and to apply. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/north-fork-conservation-corps-ses sion-1/ UID:urn:uuid:96161171-3d13-4950-b013-cfb97481fc87 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T150000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North Fork Conservation Corps- Session 2 DESCRIPTION:The North Fork Conservation Corps offers project-centered\, mentor-led experiences for teens\, ages 13-17\, at Seven Bends State Par k. Participants will be given documentation of service hours performed (18 hours per session) through the NFCC. Visit the registration link fo r more information\, and to apply. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/north-fork-conservation-corps-ses sion-2/ UID:urn:uuid:0ac12ab0-540f-42ce-b0a3-70105f7d07f8 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T150000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Voices of the Shenandoah - In Story and Song DESCRIPTION:Friends of the North Fork of the \;Shenandoah \;Rive r is hosting “Voices \;of the \;Shenandoah \;– In Story and Song”\, for a second year in a row! Our event series has been cut back to one event this summer\, but that does not mean it will be any le ss spectacular. We will host this year’s event at our local Swover Cre ek Farms and Brewery\, where one will walk into a relaxing atmosphere to listen to a good story or song\, enjoy live music\, great food\, brews and the company of others. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/voices-of-the-shenandoah-in-story -and-song/ UID:urn:uuid:406368d5-b25c-4e50-8c4f-6edeea5a8c45 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T210000 LOCATION:Swover Creek Farms and Brewery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ripples & Reflections - Art on the Shenandoah Art Show at Muse V ineyards DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/ripples-reflections-art-on-the-sh enandoah-art-show-at-muse-vineyards/ UID:urn:uuid:0e9f2a01-faaa-43a0-a49d-e109b6adac50 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T200000 LOCATION:Muse Vineyards\, 16 Serendipity Ln\, Woodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beats on the Bend Concert – POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed due to weather until Sunday\, Octobe r 23rd with band Katie and Kelly URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/beats-on-the-bend-concert-a-liste ning-event/ UID:urn:uuid:4f17b59c-4d93-437a-b670-d3e305ba3f7e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T190000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, Lupton \n1191 Lupton Road\nWoodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Night for the North Fork DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends’ 18th Annual Dinner and Auction on Saturday\, September 24\, at Fort Valley Nursery (1175 Hisey Ave\, Wood stock\, VA) from 5-8PM. A silent auction will run throughout the evening \, and after dinner\, guests can bid on their favorite live-auction item s. Bid on special dining experiences\, services\, sporting goods\, artwo rk\, and more.\n\n\n\nRegister for the event Here URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/a-night-for-the-north-fork-2/ UID:urn:uuid:656543ce-bad2-4ca0-b7ca-c91daa011f4b STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T200000 LOCATION:Fort Valley Nursery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Morning Bird Walk with Kirk Andrews DESCRIPTION:Join local birder and Woodstock resident\, Kirk Andrews\, on a Saturday morning bird walk. We will identify birds by sight and sound over the course of our 1.5 mile walk with a special focus on the autumn Warbler migration. Meet at the boat launch parking lot at the Lupton en trance of the park between 7:45 and 8:00am. The walk will wrap up by 10: 00 am.\n\n\n\nLimited to 15 participants\, and advanced registration is required. Binoculars and Boots are recommended. The event is weather pe rmitting and will be canceled in the event of rain. There is no fee for this program\, but parking State Parks pass required.\n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by Friends of Seven Bends State Park. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fall-morning-bird-walk-with-kirk- andrews/ UID:urn:uuid:306ba729-6d3d-4bd5-99e8-73f695ded66a STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T100000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, Lupton Entrance\n1191 Lupton Road\nWoo dstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wildflower Walk at Seven Bends State Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wildflower walk through Seven Bends State Park led by Christine Jorgensen from the Northern Virginia Shenandoah Master Gardener Association. We will take a two hour walk from 10 AM to 12 PM through the park. Your experience may vary between 1.5 to 2 miles depend ing on the plants in bloom and their location in the park. We will ident ify both native and non-native plants. Dress for the weather and for wal king. You may want to bring water and/or a snack as needed. Photographs are encouraged to help you remember the plants you have identified. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/wildflower-walk-at-seven-bends-st ate-park/ UID:urn:uuid:40981bad-d912-4e01-9717-dedbe75d9203 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T120000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park- Lupton Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:October 13\, 2022\n\n\n\n7-8:30 pm\n\n\n\nCost: $55 \;\n \n\n\nLocation: Strasburg High School- Agriculture Department \n\n\n\nRe gister Here\n\n\n\nWhen you take home your very own rain barrel\, which you assemble yourself\, you’ll be able to keep your garden watered in the dog days of summer\, and your car washed (among other things) throug h much of the year\, and all without adding to your water bill or taxing your well. Discover how collecting and using rainwater can benefit your garden and help reduce soil erosion around your home all while benefiti ng the river! \; URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/rain-barrel-workshop-2/ UID:urn:uuid:3471f62b-cbb5-4cd2-8f36-5fcf10317e47 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221013T203000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beeswax Wrap Workshop DESCRIPTION:November 9th\, 2022\n\n\n\n7-8:30 pm\n\n\n\nCost: $20 \; \n\n\n\nLocation: Strasburg High School- Agriculture Department \n\n\n\n Register Here \;\n\n\n\nReusable beeswax food wraps are a great way to practice sustainability in your kitchen. \; With holidays (and de licious leftovers) approaching\, now’s a perfect time to start using t hem! \; Make and take beeswax wraps that can be used for years\, and avoid the usual cling wrap and foil that inevitably gets thrown out in a few days. And be sure to bring any wax wraps you may already have and refresh them with a new coat of wax. Each participant will take home 5 w raps. \; \; URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/beeswax-wrap-workshop/ UID:urn:uuid:c20877d2-e829-4c58-987a-7c20a03da6cf STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T203000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VermiCompost Workshop DESCRIPTION:November 3rd\, 2022\n\n\n\n7-8:30 pm\n\n\n\nCost: $35 \; \n\n\n\nLocation: Strasburg High School- Agriculture Department\n\n\n\nR egister Here\n\n\n\nWhat to do with all those vegetable tops and eggshel ls? Why not compost them! While not everyone has space for a large outdo or\, passive compost system\, most of us have space for a small bin some where in our homes. A vermicompost bin is the perfect way to compost in a small space and reuse some of those plastic containers you might have lying around. Make a vermicompost bin for your own home\, receive worms\ , and start reducing your environmental impact today. If you have any sp are plastic containers or bins with lids be sure to bring them (recommen ded capacity 2-15 gallon)! A selection of reusable containers will be av ailable. \; URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/vermicompost-workshop/ UID:urn:uuid:01e5c660-1149-4747-a145-3b9b789eb549 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T203000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reusable Gift Bag Workshop DESCRIPTION:December 8\, 2022\n\n\n\n7-8:30 pm\n\n\n\nCost: $25 \n\n\n\ nLocation: Strasburg High School- Agriculture Department\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nWe’ve all struggled with wrapping uniquely shaped gifts.& nbsp\; Why not avoid the hassle this year? At this workshop use natural materials and dyes to decorate a reusable drawstring bag! Keep it for yo urself or include it with a holiday gift for someone else. Use it as a g ift bag\, a produce bag\, shoe bag\, toy bag\, make up bag\, an anything -you-want bag! \; URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/reusable-gift-bag-workshop/ UID:urn:uuid:6cbbd2e8-c6b8-4046-8153-7a4e71a3dd95 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T203000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Maintenance: Woodstock\, VA DESCRIPTION:Come help this young planting get a good start to help out t he quality of our waterways! Under the leadership of Department of Fore stry officials and FNFSR staff\, volunteers will be checking on saplings \, removing competing weeds from inside their support tubes\, and righti ng downed tubes and stakes. \n\n\n\n*This project is located in Shenand oah County\, outside of Woodstock Town limits-- 3.7 miles from the cente r of town. Sign up to receive the full address and meeting location. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-maintenance-woods tock-va/ UID:urn:uuid:713dc97f-1c86-45e5-8682-109c7554a2ac STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T183000 LOCATION:Fairview Road\, Woodstock\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Maintenance\, Woodstock DESCRIPTION:Come help this young planting get a good start to help out t he quality of our waterways! Under the leadership of Department of Fore stry officials and FNFSR staff\, volunteers will be checking on saplings \, removing competing weeds from inside their support tubes\, and righti ng downed tubes and stakes. \n\n\n\n*This project is located in Shenand oah County\, outside of Woodstock Town limits-- 3.7 miles from the cente r of town. Sign up to receive the full address and meeting location. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-maintenance-woods tock/ UID:urn:uuid:fe35bbfd-0122-4307-ab75-ca793fc3cead STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T183000 LOCATION:Fairview Road\, Woodstock\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beats on the Bend DESCRIPTION:Come take a walk at the park and then sit and listen to the harmonies of Katie and Kelly! Bring your family and a picnic lunch to e njoy this concert in front of the Historic Lupton Barn. Tickets are $10 for adults (13+)\, $5 for youth (5-10)\, and free for children under 5. Don't forget to bring cash to purchase ice cream and other tasty treat s from C&\;C Frozen Treats and merchandise at the brand new Park Merc handise Trailer! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/beats-on-the-bend/ UID:urn:uuid:67fe381b-0e8f-4c4b-a6d1-afa70b8090fd STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221022T160000 LOCATION:1191 Lupton Road\, Woodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Volunteer: Riparian Buffer Maintenance\, Mount Jackson\, VA DESCRIPTION:Join Friends to help this buffer planting get off to a good start! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/volunteer-riparian-buffer-mainten ance/ UID:urn:uuid:c7ff057e-ac44-4329-a651-219879faf7cc STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221105T130000 LOCATION:Mount Jackson\, VA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:First Day Hike at Seven Bends State Park DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Seven Bends State Park and the Help Others G et Healthy Walkers Clubs for a First Day Hike at Seven Bends State Park!  \; All hikes meet at the historic Lupton Barn and end back at the L upton picnic shelter. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water.\n \n\n\nThree options for guided hikes will be offered:\n\n\n\n1.5-2.5 mil e walk on a level path for those looking for a warming winter stroll.\n\ n\n\n2.5-3.5 mile walk with some elevation changes.\n\n\n\n7.5 mile roun d-trip hike from Lupton to the reservoirs and back at a 2mph pace with r est stops and a lunch break at the reservoir (weather permitting). Make sure to pack a lunch for this hike option!\n\n\n\nThe HOH Walkers Club will be offering healthy snacks and recovery drinks after the walk for t he shorter walks. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/first-day-hike-at-seven-bends-sta te-park/ UID:urn:uuid:8d18a3a8-d9ad-427c-b6e6-3453ca3fa827 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230101T110000 LOCATION:1191 Lupton Road\, Woodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Lecture: Virginia DWR: Fish Populations in the North Fork DESCRIPTION:As we examine the state of the North Fork this fall\, Jason Hallacher will present on the results of DWR fish sampling in 2022\, dis cuss contributing factors\, and give anglers an idea of what to expect t o see out there. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/online-lecture-virginia-dwr-fish- populations-in-the-north-fork/ UID:urn:uuid:4ef17dfd-5c92-462d-8848-349d1c2000f6 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T190000 LOCATION:online END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friends of Seven Bends Volunteer Workday DESCRIPTION:Friends of Seven Bends volunteers will be working with Eagle Scout Brady Hecker and Woodstock Scout Troop 88 to plant trees around t he Natural Play Space on the Hollingsworth Entrance. Plan to come early\ , bring a lunch and join Friends of Seven Bends State Park at noon\, whe re you can learn all about what is going on at the park and how you can get involved! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/friends-of-seven-bends-volunteer- workday/ UID:urn:uuid:2b07bf42-ec37-422d-916f-dd612e47492d STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T120000 LOCATION:2111 S. Hollingsworth Road\nWoodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friends of Seven Bends State Park Open Meeting DESCRIPTION:Bring a lunch and join Friends of Seven Bends State Park at the park's Hollingsworth entrance to learn about what is going on at the park and how you can get involved.\n\n\n\nBring a lunch and join Friend s of Seven Bends State Park at the park's Hollingsworth entrance to lear n about what is going on at the park and how you can get involved.\n\n\n \nConsider staying after to help Woodstock Scout Troop 88 plant trees ar ound the Natural Play Space from 1-4pm. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/friends-of-seven-bends-stat-park- open-meeting/ UID:urn:uuid:0613574a-2be2-41b6-9f8d-ae809ce2ace7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T130000 LOCATION:2111 Hollingsworth Road\nWoodstock\, VA\n22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friends of Seven Bends State Park Evening Open Meeting: Indoor DESCRIPTION:As colder temperatures set in\, Friends of Seven Bends is ho sting an indoor alternative to the December 10 open meeting at the park! Learn about what is going on at Seven Bends and how you can get involv ed. Please register if you would plan to attend so that we can get a he ad count\, and contact you with specific location information. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/friends-of-seven-bends-state-park -evening-open-meeting-indoor/ UID:urn:uuid:da0205cd-f027-49f4-880c-81945f6dcfa2 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221214T190000 LOCATION:FNFSR Office: 305 W. Court Street\, Woodstock\, VA\, 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FSBSP Work Day DESCRIPTION:FSBSP volunteers will be working alongside park staff to wor k on landscape edging and stone around the gundalow feature at the new P lay Space at the Hollingsworth entrance of the park. Please register in advance to lend a hand! URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fsbsp-work-day/ UID:urn:uuid:7f01b423-70f3-496a-a2b0-02f5ff5b936c STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T160000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park: Hollingsworth Entrance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FSBSP Open Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Seven Bends State Park at the park's new off ice in downtown Woodstock to learn all about what is happing at the park and how you can get involved! Please register in advance to attend. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fsbsp-open-meeting-2/ UID:urn:uuid:5c862717-ac9f-4494-8146-0e7d5b8d101e STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T190000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park Office\n147 N. Main Street\nWoodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2023 BMI Training Part One: Introduction to Water Quality DESCRIPTION:Part one of the three-part process for benthic macroinverteb rate monitoring certification\, Introduction to Water Quality will discu ss water quality and threats associated\, monitoring methods\, and how V ASOS BMI monitoring data is used. This 1.5 hour training will be held at the FNFSR office. Please register in advance to attend all three parts: Introduction to Water Quality\, Introduction to Benthic MacroInvertebra tes (Thursday\, March 2\, 6-7pm)\, and the Field Certification (Saturday \, March 11\, 10am-12pm).\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be certified but h ave a conflict with one of the dates\, please reach out to BMI Lead Dais y Blakely at daisy.blakely@fnfsr.org.\n\n\n\nLearn more about our BMI mo nitoring program\, and what it takes to be a monitor here. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/2023-bmi-training-part-one-introd uction-to-water-quality/ UID:urn:uuid:c04c3d24-d73e-4f28-b0e3-80ce63b9a82a STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T193000 LOCATION:FNFSR Office\n305 W. Court Street\nWoodstock\, VA\, 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2023 BMI Training Part Two: Introduction to Benthic Macroinverte brates DESCRIPTION:Part two of the BMI certification process\, this training wi ll review will the BMI sampling and identification process. This 1.5 ho ur training will be held at the FNFSR office. To become a certified wate r quality monitor\, please register in advance to attend all three parts : Introduction to Water Quality (Tuesday\, February 28\, 6-7pm)\, Introd uction to Benthic MacroInvertebrates (Thursday\, March 2\, 6-7pm)\, and the Field Certification (Saturday\, March 11\, 10am-12pm).\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be certified but have a conflict with one of the dates\, please reach out to BMI Lead Daisy Blakely at daisy.blakely@fnfsr.org.\n \n\n\nLearn more about our BMI monitoring program\, and what it takes to be a monitor here. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/2023-bmi-training-part-two-introd uction-to-benthic-macroinvertebrates/ UID:urn:uuid:fce7c02d-63c8-4967-9fd3-9e2a9c3141c4 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T193000 LOCATION:FNFSR Office\n305 W Court Street\nWoodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2023 BMI Training Part Three: Field Certification DESCRIPTION:In the final part of the VASOS BMI certification process\, p articipants will practice the VASOS BMI monitoring protocol and demonstr ate proper monitoring methods\, BMI identification\, and filling out of data sheets for final certification. In order to become certified on thi s date\, trainees must have completed parts one and two of the training and have passed the BMI identification exam prior to this date.\n\n\n\nT o become a certified water quality monitor\, please register in advance to attend all three parts: Introduction to Water Quality (Tuesday\, Febr uary 28\, 6-7pm)\, Introduction to Benthic MacroInvertebrates (Thursday\ , March 2\, 6-7pm)\, and the Field Certification (Saturday\, March 11\, 10am-12pm).\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be certified but have a conflict with one of the dates\, please reach out to BMI Lead Daisy Blakely at d aisy.blakely@fnfsr.org.\n\n\n\nLearn more about our BMI monitoring progr am\, and what it takes to be a monitor here. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/2023-bmi-training-part-three-fiel d-certification/ UID:urn:uuid:1b6f7a7c-52c0-4edc-9569-5702f5e02bae STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T120000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, Lupton Entrance\n\n1191 Lupton Rd\nWoo dstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends State Park: Clean the Bay/National Trails Day DESCRIPTION:Meet Chesapeake Bay Foundations local representative Matt Ko walski\, to hear about the health of the Bay before heading out to do yo ur part to help take care of it. We will be working along one of our riv erside trails to make improvements that blend our goals of Clean the Bay Day and National Trails Day.\n\n\n\nAll supplies will be provided to in clude trash bags so we can pick up litter along the way. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-state-park-clean-the- bay-national-trails-day/ UID:urn:uuid:4cc378f1-7581-499e-b2bf-0487ac9ccc47 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T120000 LOCATION:Seven Bends Lupton Entrance\n1191 Lupton Road\nWoodstock\, VA 2 2664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seven Bends State Park: Earth Day Work Day DESCRIPTION:No experience is necessary to help remove invasive plants fo r this Earth Day volunteer event. Meet at the Lupton picnic shelter for an overview of what plants we are looking for and grab any gear you migh t need.\n\n\n\nGloves and water will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. This program is best for children over 12 years of age. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/seven-bends-state-park-earth-day- work-day/ UID:urn:uuid:b00da9ae-b2ae-4247-b505-6b9255f52f36 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000 LOCATION:Seven Bends Lupton Entrance\n1191 Lupton Road\nWoodstock\, VA 2 2664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BMI ID Refresher Session DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/bmi-id-refresher-session/ UID:urn:uuid:bd77bf33-9a45-4cab-8bb7-382193995b00 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230311T150000 LOCATION:Seven Bends State Park\, Lupton Entrance 1191 Lupton Rd Woodsto ck\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FNFSR Presents: BMI Monitoring in the North Fork DESCRIPTION:Join us at our office for a presentation on BMI monitoring i n the North Fork. We will go over the program's history\, sites being mo nitored\, and results obtained. Light refreshments will be provided. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/fnfsr-presents-bmi-monitoring-in- the-north-fork/ UID:urn:uuid:917bc7ee-2af4-4a52-bf45-99994b750bdf STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T193000 LOCATION:FNFSR Office 305 W. Court Street Woodstock\, VA\, 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Front Royal Earth Day Cleanup: Riverton Boat Launch DESCRIPTION: URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/front-royal-earth-day-cleanups/ UID:urn:uuid:6b72ec09-1ff1-450b-bf89-3b8977f078cb STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T120000 LOCATION:Riverton Access Point\, Front Royal END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:North Fork Access Point Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Volunteer for cleanups from Catletts Ford to Meem's Bottom.  We anticipate each site cleanup\, depending on group size and site con ditions\, taking from 30 minutes up to an hour and a half. These cleanup s are part of a Shenandoh River-wide effort this Earth Day weekend with the Shenandoah Riverkeeper's Trash Free Shenandoah campaign. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/north-fork-access-point-cleanup/ UID:urn:uuid:96ecd004-0e24-4ea8-9088-e90d42842d34 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230421 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Broadway/ Timberville Earth Day Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the North Fork and the Towns of Timberville and Broadway in celebrating Earth Day with a series of river cleanups\, followed by a post-cleanup picnic at Heritage Park in Broadway. These cl eanups join efforts Shenandoah River-wide\, as a part of the Shenandoah Riverkeeper’s Trash Free Shenandoah Campaign.\n\n\n\n9am - Noon: Vario us Locations\n\n\n\n12:30 - 2:30: Celebration Picnic URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/broadway-timberville-earth-day-cl eanup/ UID:urn:uuid:2dbf3fea-e553-427b-89ea-6888bdf9a632 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friends of Seven Bends Wildflower Walk- First Flowers of Spring DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wildflower walk through Seven Bends State Park led by Master Gardeners from the Northern Virginia Shenandoah Master Ga rdener Association. \; \;Space is limited\, so make sure to regi ster early to attend. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/friends-of-seven-bends-wildflower -walk-first-flowers-of-spring/ UID:urn:uuid:91b4925c-2779-4934-9454-a815135837b1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T110000 LOCATION:Lupton Entrance:\n1191 Lupton Road\nWoodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friends of Seven Bends Wildflower Walk- Native Plants DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wildflower walk through Seven Bends State Park led by Master Gardeners from the Northern Virginia Shenandoah Master Ga rdener Association. \; Space is limited\, so make sure to register e arly to attend. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/friends-of-seven-bends-wildflower -walk-native-plants/ UID:urn:uuid:6e07f77f-c127-4660-8cfb-a6e387ca1284 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T110000 LOCATION:Hollingsworth Entrance:\n2111 S Hollingsworth Road\nWoodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Justin Proctor Presents: Virginia Grassland Birds and Habitats DESCRIPTION:Native grasslands have suffered the most intense impact by h umans of any of North America’s terrestrial ecosystems\, resulting in grassland birds experiencing steeper declines than any other guild of bi rds. In Virginia\, most open land is now used for agriculture—a surrog ate habitat that presents a unique opportunity for grassland bird conser vation. Research has demonstrated that implementing a specific suite of best management practices on agricultural land can benefit grassland bir ds\, restore ecosystem functionality\, and protect farmer livelihoods. T he Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative (VGBI) draws on locally-derived re search\, partner expertise\, and a growing network of collaborating farm ers to help landowners and producers overcome obstacles to adopting bene ficial conservation practices onto their lands. The initiative uses a mu lti-faceted approach to maximize conservation output\, including collabo rating with regional practitioners to identify priority BMPs and landsca pes\, providing new and flexible funding opportunities\, engaging farmer s through a diverse outreach strategy\, and increasing on-the-ground con servation capacity.  URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/justin-proctor-presents-virginia- grassland-birds-and-habitats/ UID:urn:uuid:cbf3fb14-fa9c-4803-b053-1b11c7f493bc STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T180000 LOCATION:Woodstock Presbyterian Church 142 E. Court Street END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Support Team: New Market AM DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be working with FNFSR leaders to check on sa plings\, remove competing weeds from inside their support tubes\, and ri ght downed tubes and stakes. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes and bring drinking water. Gloves will be provided\, but bring your own if y ou prefer. This event will be postponed in the event of forecasted thund erstorms or in climate weather. We will keep you posted via email of any changes. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-support-team-new- market/ UID:urn:uuid:5d79a10d-08f1-47ca-9bc1-41eaf7de6f62 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T120000 LOCATION:New Market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Support Team: Woodstock DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be working with FNFSR leaders to check on sa plings\, remove competing weeds from inside their support tubes\, and ri ght downed tubes and stakes. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes and bring drinking water. Gloves will be provided\, but bring your own if y ou prefer. This event will be postponed in the event of forecasted thund erstorms or in climate weather. We will keep you posted via email of any changes. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-support-team-wood stock/ UID:urn:uuid:26c1eb33-6103-4e0b-9028-306276cdbfc1 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T200000 LOCATION:Fairview Rd.\, Woodstock END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riparian Buffer Support Team: Woodstock Day 2 DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will be working with FNFSR leaders to check on sa plings\, remove competing weeds from inside their support tubes\, and ri ght downed tubes and stakes. Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes and bring drinking water. Gloves will be provided\, but bring your own if y ou prefer. This event will be postponed in the event of forecasted thund erstorms or in climate weather. We will keep you posted via email of any changes. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/riparian-buffer-support-team-wood stock-day-2/ UID:urn:uuid:2fbd7e17-2dc1-4909-8b70-d7f876cfa625 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T200000 LOCATION:Fairview Rd.\, Woodstock END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ripples & Reflections Art Show- Ticketed Opening DESCRIPTION:Join FNFSR in celebrating the inspiration of the Shenandoah River and the opening of the Ripples &\; Reflections art show featuri ng Shenandoah River-inspired works by local artists. Wine and light hor s 'd oeuvres included with tickets. URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/ripples-reflections-art-show-tick eted-opening/ UID:urn:uuid:73cc09f2-b40a-45a9-99b0-ecfeb3f538c7 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T200000 LOCATION:Muse Vineyards\n16 Serendipity Ln\, Woodstock\, VA 22664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Night for the North Fork DESCRIPTION:Although ticket sales are closes\, please contact us about o ur wait list at 540-459-8550\n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of hors d’ oeuvres\, dinner\, drinks\, music\, and live and silent auctions. All pr oceeds support our expanding work for the River URL;VALUE=URI:https://fnfsr.org/events/a-night-for-the-north-fork/ UID:urn:uuid:644f59ca-1d5d-461d-bdb3-9ea0da95bf44 STATUS:CONFIRMED ORGANIZER: DTSTAMP:20240716T025335Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T194500 LOCATION:Woodstock Gardens END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR