Friends Photo Contest
Show us our North Fork Watershed through a different lens. A great way to do something during this time is to get outside and take photos of our beautiful North Fork Shenandoah watershed and submit them to our Seasonal Photo…
North Fork Trash Challenge III Results
Third times a charm... this past weekend Friend's staff and volunteers participated in a self-led trash pick up at sites around the North Fork watershed, and even into the South Fork's as well. The event was inspired by the challenges…
What do you love about Seven Bends State Park? — Inspirations for a new logo
As the Friends of Seven Bends State Park logo contest deadline approaches, we hope the following photos taken by talented park frequenters spark your imagination. Whether you submit a design by the May 17 deadline or share with us what…
Postponed: Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Brunch 2020
POSTPONED: We'll be in touch once we're able to reschedule. Join us for an informative presentation, tasty brunch, volunteer appreciation award, and brief members business meeting. 10 am to noon, Saturday, March 28th, Woodstock Presbyterian Church fellowship hall 142 E…
Leap of Kindness Volunteer Project
Friends is taking part in Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce's Leap of Kindness Day. How will you use your extra day this year? On Saturday, February 29, Make a Leap of Kindness with Friends by cleaning up Hudgins' Rest, a…
Bluebird Trail Monitoring Training
The upcoming trail technician training workshop is required for those interested in participating in the bluebird nest box monitoring project at Seven Bends State Park for the 2020 season, which is scheduled to start Saturday, March 28 and continue through…
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…