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Park News Pickleball court ready for use!
6/3/23 One tennis court is now lined for pickleball. Net is available for set up. 
Free Fishing Day
From: Letter to Rappahannock News, George Gardner 6/8/23 "Thanks to the help from many community supporters. Free Fishing returned to Rappahannock County Park on Saturday, June 3--a perfect weather day. The Rush River was stocked with 250 10-12 inch trout on Thursday evening. A steady stream of fisherpeople of all ages turned out throughout the day on Saturday in hopes of catching a few fish. Many were successful! Special thank you to: Keir Whitson, Rappahannock County Supervisor, who orchestrated the fish stocking along with his financial support and funds from the Rappahannock County Park Foundation, Shawn Michael Knick through his Rush River Fly company, Beck Burr, and George and Cecille Gardner Roger and Janie Jenkins for all the free food and beverages they provided along with grilling services Sean Michael Knick, who made connections with the local fishing community and offered fly-tying demonstrations Roger Flinchum, who conducted fly-fishing casting coachjing throughout the day Tim Bostic, Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) conservation officer John Odenkirk, DWR biologist, who provided loaner rods/reels and tackle Mountain State Trout which supplied the trout Representatives from the Piedmont Environmental Council, Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (Homegrown National Park),, Audubon Wilkdlife Sanctuary Program, and Old Rag Master Naturalists--who offered information in the Pavilion about habitats that support wildlife Doug Elkins as RCRFA Board member fishing day program leader." Watch for next year's event during the first weekend in June 2024! |
Mark Your Calendars Volunteer Workdays
Check back for next workday. Bring workgloves, clippers, loppers-- Dark Skies events Dark Skies Open Observation evening: June 17. 8:30-10:30 NOTE: REVISED CALENDAR-->June 3 progam event rescheduled for 10/28/23 2023_dark_sky_event_calendar Please note that registration is required for Open Observation Evenings. Click here for registration form. |
Ephemeral Art coming to Rappahannock County Park
6/8/2023
The popular Ephemeral Art exhibit along the Sperryville Trail during Spring 2023 spawned plans for another event at Rappahannock County Park. Three artists will be installing ephemeral art exhibits along the trails at the Park during June. An Opening Ceremony Celebration on July 1 will officially introduce the artists and their exhibits, and launch the program. Park visitors during July and August will encounter these art exhibits as they wander the trails. Check back for more news and photos.
6/8/2023
The popular Ephemeral Art exhibit along the Sperryville Trail during Spring 2023 spawned plans for another event at Rappahannock County Park. Three artists will be installing ephemeral art exhibits along the trails at the Park during June. An Opening Ceremony Celebration on July 1 will officially introduce the artists and their exhibits, and launch the program. Park visitors during July and August will encounter these art exhibits as they wander the trails. Check back for more news and photos.
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