Photo by Suzanne Carr Rossi for Free Lance-Star Read this article to find out more about the biological work happening at Rappahannock River Valley NWR. The staff is hard at work creating and conserving habitat for all sorts of critters! … Continued
With spring being sprung so is our call for volunteers on the refuge! Come out to Rappahannock River Valley NWR to participate in habitat management and contribute to the conservation of our native NNK wildlife. Email Lauren at Lauren_cruz@fws.gov … Continued
Description: Join the RRV NWR biologist in the 2018 Christmas Bird Count along various properties in the Rappahannock River Valley NWR. We will count all birds along our path as we explore the refuge and bird in areas protected from development and human interactions. While birding experience is recommended, we welcome … Continued
Looking for a volunteer activity to do in the winter? How about survey vernal pools, or emphemeral pools that are prime breeding habitat for all our favorite amphibians! This survey can be done on your own time and goes towards … Continued
Come be a part of Rappahannock River Valley NWR’s 1st BioBlitz! A BioBlitz is an intense period of biological surveying in attempt to identify all living species within a unit of the refuge. During this BioBlitz, biologists, citizen scientists and wildlife enthusiasts will have … Continued
What better way is there to celebrate Independence Day than with a release of a rescued bald eagle on your National Wildlife Refuge. The Wildlife Center of VA will be releasing an adult bald eagle on Wednesday, July … Continued
The Rappahannock River Valley NWR has been awarded 2,080 common and swamp milkweed plugs from the Monarch Watch to plant in 50 acres of grasslands within the refuge. We need your help to get these plants planted and thriving for … Continued
Do you have that same pair of osprey nest right outside your window? Do you see swallows and sparrows nesting in you garden? Do you love birding and want to contribute the birding effort that you already do to … Continued
Interested in putting your birding skills to the test and contribute to science locally?
Know any budding environmentalists who want some hands on experience working for a wildlife refuge while getting paid? Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge is sponsoring a summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Program to allow high school teens (age15-18) to … Continued