By Arabia Earth, FOLAR Intern Summer is officially underway, and with longer days and warmer temperatures, it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the Appomattox River Trail. National Hydration Day, observed each year on June 23, serves as an important reminder that staying hydrated is one of the simplest ways to stay…
By Emily Galbraith, Communications and Development Coordinator Every year, people across the country unite on the first Saturday of June in celebration of National Trails Day. This holiday is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, connect with your community, and give back to the trails you love. Trails connect us to nature and to…
By Elise Neuscheler, Environmental Stewardship Coordinator It was summer 2016. I was hanging out in Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, waiting for a friend to arrive. I, like many others with phones and free time then, was playing the new mobile game Pokemon Go while I sat at an outdoor table. A child with his family…