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…
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.
October 4th is World Animal Day! So many amazing animals call Virginia home. Highlighted here is a seasonal visitor, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird (featured photograph above by Larry Tipton @larryhokie on Instagram), which is only found in the Americas. Hummingbirds will overwinter in central America, and move up the eastern half of the USA and into…
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…
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…