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,…
The Board of Directors and staff of the FOLAR announces it has successfully acquired nearly 8 riverfront acres along the state designated scenic Appomattox River in Petersburg. This acquisition secures a critical gap in the developing 25-mile Appomattox River greenway-blueway trail & park system that spans six jurisdictions, connecting a rich diversity of neighborhoods, areas…
Welcoming paddlers of ALL levels to the 15th PADDLE-or-BATTLE on the scenic Appomattox River! This section of river is flatwater and tidal, and this year we’re paddling DOWNSTREAM winding through beautiful marshy areas with lots of wildlife. Paddlers have a choice of a 10-Mile Leisure Paddle, 2-Mile Shorty Paddle, or a 10-Mile Race (the battle!).…
This week GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN VISITED the Appomattox River Trail University Blvd Trailhead in Petersburg to learn more about FOLAR’s work to help our regional communities complete the 25-mile Appomattox River Trail & Park system. The Governor was in town as part of his Partnership for Petersburg initiative with Matt Wells, Director-VA DCR. Petersburg’s leadership invited…