Salt Watch 2023
As we enter the depths of winter, many of us long for sunshine and days spent on the river. While there are many ways to connect with the river and nature during winter, reviewing your snow and ice removal methods…
Summer Internship Opportunity!
Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River (FNFSR) is seeking a college student or recent high school graduate for a summer internship opportunity. The internship is primarily based in environmental education, and will run from May 30 through…
First Day Hike at Seven Bends State Park
Happy New Year! Over 70 people came out and celebrated the New Year by participating in Virginia State Parks' annual First Day Hike at Seven Bends. It was a beautiful, sunny, not too cold day as people gathered to start…
2022: Year in Review
As we look back at the year, 2022 stands out as a year where this and last year's critical investments in programming continue to bring growth in the scope and reach of our programs to keep the North Fork clean,…
140 Tires Out of the North Fork!
Thank you so much to the great crew at Virginia Eagle Distributing Company, the Shenandoah Riverkeeper, and the amazing landowner, for making this tire cleanup a smashing success! On a chilly October morning, the crew assembled in the parking lot…
Clean Water Act Celebrates 50 Years!
Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act! The Clean Water Act (CWA) was established in 1972 after media coverage of events like 1969’s Cuyahoga River Fire in Cleveland opened many citizens' eyes to the reality of…
Rezoning Request: Shenandoah County
UPDATE 10/22/2022: On Tuesday, October 25th, the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors will take up the recommendation by the Planning Commission to rezone 98+ acres of agricultural land to a not-yet-declared M-1 industrial use. With no public water source, the…
Beats on The Bend: Rescheduled!
Sunday, October 23 2:00-4:00pm Featuring American roots music by Katie and Kelly Join us for the first ever Beats on the Bend concert! Enjoy the beauty of Seven Bends State Park while listening to sisters of Americana, Katie and Kelly,…
Oh, WHAT a Night!… A Night for the North Fork 2022
It takes a vibrant and dedicated community to do this much good! On Saturday, September 24th, our extraordinary community showed just how committed we are to protecting the river that runs through the Shenandoah Valley and through our lives. Together…
Fall Make and Take Workshops
Fall workshops with FNFSR are back! We have a wide range of Make and Take workshops, including new options such as Beeswax Wraps and Reusable Gift Bags. Find details for every workshop and registration links below Make and Take with…