Rappahannock Adventures

11/05/2024

Another great youth fishing day with Virginia Outside. The fish did not cooperate, but the guys were very interested in learning how to set up their tackle and discussing fall weather effects on a freshwater pond. And they removed so much litter!

11/05/2024

Join us for the VHS Fall Meeting Saturday, November 9th at the DWR Headquarters located at: 7870 Villa Park Drive, Suite 400 (Villa Park 3), Henrico, VA 23228. If you have not registered and would like to attend in person, we can accept day-of registration. You can find the meeting schedule on our website news page https://www.virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com/news/index.html

11/03/2024

"Bay scallops were once part of Virginia’s seaside marine environment, protected behind the barrier islands in lush underwater grass meadows. A commercial fishery existed in the early 1900s until an eelgrass wasting disease destroyed grass beds along the East Coast, eliminating essential habitat for the species." Scientists ended up saving the grass and now the scallops are coming back!

The results of this year's survey show their population may be approaching sustainable levels.

11/01/2024

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT for the Early Bird ticket price! Get your Oyster Roast tickets now before the price goes up on November 1st. Get your tickets here: https://ecmhs.org/annual-fall-oyster-roast-courtyard-party/

10/30/2024

I'm bad at learning new tricks. They do make a mighty fine taco.

The Chesapeake Channa is a large, long fish with a mottled, snake-like pattern.

10/29/2024

DEQ has stopped Caroline County's Rappahannock River withdrawal request pending further review. THIS is why public oversight and input matters. Concerned citizens made a difference.

🚨 Caroline County Water Withdrawal Update 🚨

Friends of the Rappahannock commends the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) decision to suspend the Caroline County water withdrawal until comprehensive environmental impact studies are completed. We recognize the county’s valid need for potable water to serve its communities, but we are encouraged by this thoughtful review process to assess the potential environmental impacts carefully.

To read more about this: https://fredericksburg.com/eedition/page-a1/page_23bd2681-0213-5bf9-9dba-bcdeb26143fa.html

10/28/2024

Stargazing this Saturday at Rotary Poor House Park 6-8

Come out for an evening to Stargaze and learn about Constellations!
November 2, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
708 Poor House Road (off Kino Road at the Rotary Poor House Park)
Dress warm, bring chairs, blankets, telescopes, binoculars, etc. If you do not have any star gazing equipment – do not worry, we can share!!!
A family friendly activity Sponsored by Essex County Parks and Recreation.

10/28/2024

From the Chesapeake Uncharted Podcast: A new law in Virginia requires state agencies to consult with the tribes on projects that might impact their cultural, environmental and historic resources. Connor

10/24/2024

There will be a bonfire and hot refreshments!

Friday, November 29 from 5PM - 7PM will be our Flashlight Tour at Menokin! Bring your flashlights and we’ll bring the glow sticks as you walk the grounds at night.
Learn about the ruin, the illuminated Remembrance Structure, and the history of the people who resided at Menokin. Enjoy the bonfire and hot refreshments outside. These tours are accessible for all ages, so bring the family!

$20/person. Children 12 & under are FREE.
Register Here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/2fbb110a/?appointmentTypeIds[]=69854942

Town of Warsaw, VA
Virginia is for Lovers

10/24/2024

The class starts in January 2025.

10/21/2024

I'm really excited about this event. Join us, if you can. Meet the folks at the museum and I promise you will not leave hungry.

Don't miss your chance to get tickets for the Fall Oyster Roast & Courtyard Party on November 9th! Tickets and Sponsorships are still available, but they're going fast. And remember to share this post to help spread the word and to keep the Museum in the running to win Zeffy's Extra Mile Contest.

Get your tickets here:
https://ecmhs.org/annual-fall-oyster-roast-courtyard-party/

Share this post far and wide!

10/17/2024

CALLING ALL ARTISTS 🎨: The Fifth Annual Restore the Wild Artwork Competition is back for 2025, and this year we’re focusing on the dinosaur of the tidal rivers, the Atlantic sturgeon! 🐟

These prehistoric giants are making a comeback in Virginia’s rivers, and we want you to illustrate their beauty. Artists are invited to submit entries in the categories of Natural History Illustration, Artistic Expression, Youth 10 & Under, and Youth 11-17 (Please note: No photography submissions). Winning pieces will be displayed in an exhibition at the Gallery at Main Street Station, Richmond, VA in March 2025! 🎉 Your art can help promote habitat conservation through Restore the Wild. Submit your piece by 5 p.m. on February 3, 2025. Learn more: https://dwr.virginia.gov/blog/atlantic-sturgeon-are-the-focus-of-the-fifth-annual-restore-the-wild-artwork-competition-and-exhibition/.

10/16/2024

"Have you ever seen the Blue Ridge Mountains, boy?
Or the Chattahoochee, or the honeysuckle blue?"

Cool success story about people who cared for a river.

🎥 On October 23, join CRK and our friends from Paddle4Tomorrow for a free screening of “Saving the Chattahoochee” at the Tara Theater in Atlanta! The documentary film chronicles how CRK’s Founding Riverkeeper Sally Bethea teamed up with other community leaders and advocates to transform the Chattahoochee River for the better. After the film, stick around for a panel discussion with women leaders in environmental and social justice. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/4854PQl

10/15/2024

Serving with the Virginia Conservation Police is very dangerous and almost always underappreciated. This occurred in Westmoreland County. I'm assuming it involved waters of the Potomac River. "The CPOs found the fishermen were 128 fish over their legal limit of bluefish and had multiple undersized striped bass and red drum, along with speckled trout, grey trout, and Spanish mackerel that all had markings consistent with having been caught in a gill net."

A patrol in an area where officers in District 11 have received reports and information about fishermen using illegal fishing methods to take large numbers of illegal fish results in 72 summonses.

10/10/2024

Rappahannock Adventures led 20 young people and parents from south of the James River today to Visit Tappahannock and see eagles, ospreys, and peregrine falcons. We were not disappointed! We toured the Essex County Museum & Historical Society and the gift shop had a banner day in souvenir sales. Many of the visitors stopped at ACME Ice Cream Parlor on their way home. This is how ecotourism builds and strengthens our local economy. And we had funnnnnn!

10/07/2024

My teammates at Virginia Outside in Richmond will get your donations to where they are needed most.

So many beloved waters, trails, towns and people are facing loss beyond belief. The WNC / TN and surrounding areas need our help.
We are pulling our resources to provide what we can to those in need and we need your support.

Information for drop off and item specific needs can be found on the flyer!

Please contact [email protected] with questions

10/05/2024

Menokin Bay is beautiful. Alice tells a great story. This one is special.

We still have a few openings available for the October 17th Kayak Paddle at Cat Point Creek in the 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. timeslots. Contact Alice French who is leading the paddle at [email protected] (tag Refuge Week) to secure your spot. To get to the kayak launch go to the Cat Point Creek Unit Entrance at 2570 Newland Rd. and follow the road to the end.

10/04/2024

An oyster goes out clubbing.
It was a good night. He pulled a mussel.
What's an oyster's favorite band?
Pearl Jam.
C'mon down, I'll be shucking with Team Croxton. 🗡

We want to see how many times we can get this post shared! The Oyster Roast is coming up November 9th, so get your tickets now at https://ecmhs.org/annual-fall-oyster-roast-courtyard-party/ .

Zeffy, the ticketing platform we use that is free for nonprofits, is also holding a contest for everyone who uses their software, so please share this post and help the Museum win!