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…
Pictued Above, L-R, 2023 FOLAR Community Service Award Recipients: Capital Regional Land Conservancy, Parker Agelasto; Jessica Miller and Hayden Miller; Prince George County, Yoti Jabri and Keith Rotzoll; Crater PDC, Ron Svejkovsky; and Owen Printing Company, Wert Smith. . 2023 FOLAR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS IT WAS AN AMAZING CELEBRATION on June 1st thanks to…
The FOLAR Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS. These awards honor the impact of individuals and organizations who have made a difference for our community through exemplary service and philanthropy in support of conserving and protecting the Appomattox River for all to enjoy. CHAIRMAN’S…