One of the most special parts about being human is having the awareness and ability to appreciate beauty, especially in nature. FOLAR is working with Scenic Virginia on a project to capture the best, most beautiful scenic views along the Appomattox River from the dam at Lake Chesdin to where the Appomattox River meets the James River…
Nature and art collide in Writing the Land: Virginia, a poetry anthology that details the vast and exquisite beauty of Virginia through the collaboration of numerous environmental organizations and poets from around the Commonwealth. To honor these natural and historic areas and the poetry that highlights them, we invite you to join us on August…
By Makayla Hamlin, FOLAR Summer Intern “Leaves of three, leave it be” rings true now more than ever as article after article is published suggesting that poison ivy thrives under the effects of climate change. It has the potential to grow bigger, stronger, and more potent. Scary, right? Before delving into why, let’s go…
We’re gearing up for a great summer ahead and there’s no better way for you to be a part of it than by becoming a FOLAR Member! With your donation of $35 or more, you can support the enhancement of the Appomattox River, the development of the Appomattox River Trail, and feel empowered knowing that…
Meet Makayla, the newest member of our FOLAR team and our Summer Intern! Makayla Hamlin (she/her(s)) is a native of Prince George, VA and graduated from Prince George High School. She is now a rising sophomore at the University of Richmond who plans to major in English, and with hopes to be novelist. She…
We would like to formally congratulate Gifford Scott and Alexis Washington for being the recipients of the 2024 Friends of the Lower Appomattox River Environmental Stewardship Scholarships! Established in 2016 by long-time FOLAR supporters, Victor and Reiko Liu, the FOLAR Environmental Stewardship Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student from the Tri-Cities region of…
Photo of the Appomattox River West of the City of Petersburg. Primary conservation values protected: 9.76 acres of forested land, including a forested buffer on 0.38 miles of riverfront to protect water quality and habitat. Identified scenic resources to be protected: State Designated Scenic River. Photo by John Rooney. PETERSBURG, VA – FOLAR announces that…
FOLAR is hosting our 2024 Community Service Awards, Ribbon Cutting, and Fundraising Event on May 31 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and we want YOU to be there! This evening awards celebration will honor the impact of individuals and organizations in our community through their exemplary service and philanthropy in support of conserving, protecting, and…
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…