Cindy’s Farewell Note
After 12 years at Friends of the North Fork, this is what it's all about. I became "Mrs. Frenzel" with an exclamation point for an 'l.' I taught hundreds of programs to thousands of children. I taught adults and families.…
2020 Summer Camps
Please stay tuned our summer camp schedule is currently correct however, rescheduling is highly likely. Register with Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation online at: https://shenandoahcountyva.us/parks/ or call their office with questions to 540-459-6777. Shenandoah River Players Summer Camp When: June…
First Annual First Day Hike
The first annual First Day Hike was held at Seven Bends State Park to begin the New Year by getting community members and families outdoors to enjoy nature and the beauty the park has to offer. An overwhelming 107 hikers…
2020 Workshops
Workshops are run in partnership with Shenandoah County Parks and Recreation. Registration opens January 1, 2020. Please register through their online system by clicking here. View the 2020 winter/ spring parks and recreation brochure by clicking here. March 2020: Build a…
Seven Bends Lecture Series 2020
Join us for our fourth annual lecture series with a great lineup of speakers! Free and open to the public. All lectures are held at the St. Paul's Heritage Center at 106 S. High Street in Edinburg, Virginia on Sunday…
2019 Holiday Open House
Stanley the Stoneroller will be rolling out the Welcome Mat! Join us for food, drinks, good conversations and a celebration of great memories on the river this year. Bring your friends! When: Friday, December 6, 5pm to 8pm Where: Friends…
Broadway High School River Cleanup a Success
On October 11, students from Broadway High School participated in a day of giving back to their community. There were two groups of roughly 20 students, that collected trash in different locations with the help of teachers and Friends volunteers.…
Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative Wins Major Grant for Watershed Health
In this ground-breaking collaborative, Friends of the North Fork will be working with a large cohort of Valley-based conservation organizations. The group will work together to accelerate the adoption of best management farming practices throughout the Valley. "There is a…
Celebrate Seven Bends!
by show curator Ellen Fairchild-Flugel The Celebrate Seven Bends art show at Muse Vineyards provided a beautiful backdrop for Friends' “Wine on the Water” fundraising event! With over 100 attendees, everyone enjoyed the great food and wine, reconnecting with old…
2019 Wine on the Water and Celebrate Seven Bends Fine Art Show Opening
You're invited to a Wine on the Water social/fundraiser and Celebrate Seven Bends, fine art show opening on Sunday, August 4. A portion of the proceeds of art sales will go to FNFSR in support of Seven Bends State Park,…