Do you see trash near the river along your regular routes in Timberville/Broadway? Help us plan Earth Day river cleanups by letting us know where you are seeing it! Please send an email to Julia.Sargent@fnfsr.org including the following information: Which…
Broadway/Timberville Earth Day Cleanups Saturday, April 22, 2023 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…
Our watershed hosts some of the most iconic flora and fauna to be found in North America, and these species are integral parts of our dynamic ecosystem. Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), gray and red foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus and Vulpes Vulpes),…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in conservation? What does a park ranger do? What’s a soil and water conservation district? What’s the difference between the National Forest Service and the Virginia Department of Forestry? What do…
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…
Application period has closed 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…