We’re gathering Riverfront Champions together to unite as a community group where we can share river care resources, learn from each other about preserving views while reducing erosion and strengthening shorelines, and ultimately, work together to protect our shared resource. We hope to create a forum for communication between our fellow river stakeholders so that…
Our mission at Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) is to work in partnership with the community to conserve, protect, and promote the Appomattox River for all to enjoy. Recently, we took a big step forward with a community trail cleanup event at three locations: Roslyn Landing in Colonial Heights, Ferndale in Dinwiddie, and…
Join us as we sow seeds of restoration at the University Blvd Trailhead. Using grant funding secured through the Virginia Conservation Assistance Program and your dedication, we’ll be expanding our existing native plant gardens on March 23. This is a great opportunity to learn and contribute to your local green space! We’ll be adding…
We’ve got BIG news… WE’RE MOVING! Our new space is located on 235 N Market Street in Old Towne Petersburg, just steps from the Appomattox River Trail. It sits on Brickhouse Run, a tributary to the Appomattox, and is in walking distance to the library, art galleries, dining, shopping, and historical attractions. With our new…
State of the Trail 2024 was a success! We can’t thank you enough for your participation, support, and great questions. This annual program helps us connect with our community as we share previous year accomplishments and progress toward achieving our mission of working with the community to conserve, protect, and promote the Appomattox River for…
Mark your calendars! We’re excited to announce our lineup of events in 2024, with even more coming soon. Are you interested in weekday volunteer opportunities? Contact Elise ENeuscheler@folar-va.org.
FOLAR has great gifts for the nature lovers on your shopping list this year! Check out our updated online shop. You can pair a wall print (designed and printed locally) with a dry bag, or a baby onesie with a matching shirt for mom or dad. FOLAR offers local pick-up options and shipping. Shop local…
Help us use the power of nature to provide a healthier place to live, opportunities to expand knowledge, and to create the Appomattox River Trail Blueway-Greenway for ALL to enjoy. Imagine growing up without experiencing nature and how that would impact your wellbeing and quality of life. “These students had never been to the river even…
YOU CAN STILL SHOP FOR PADDLE BATTLE MERCHANDISE – CLICK HERE TO SHOP – Your purchase supports FOLAR’s river stewardship and Conservation programs on the lower Appomattox River. Thank you for supporting FOLAR for the 15th Annual Paddle Battle In support of our ongoing work to conserve, protect and promote the Appomattox River for all…
CALLING ALL STURGEON LOVERS! We are excited to announce the launch of a new story map celebrating the amazing Atlantic sturgeon as envisioned by three local artists. The story map highlights sturgeon sculptures along the Appomattox River, commissioned by CultureWorks to create public art for the community and raise awareness of FOLAR’s mission to conserve,…