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…
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…
Governor Glenn Youngkin recognized the winners of the 2022 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards at the recent Environment Virginia Symposium. The Appomattox River Trail – University Boulevard Overlook & Trailhead was recognized as a silver medal winner, the program’s second highest honor, along with two other projects from across the state. Reginald Tabor, Director of Planning…
What started as an idea jotted on the back of paper napkin has resulted in a $35,000 proactive grant from John Randolph Foundation (Ursula M. Gibbs Memorial Endowment) to Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) to support its current challenge grant effort for the Appomattox River Trail’s vital western entrance spanning Dinwiddie and Chesterfield…