Rappahannock County Park announces 2020 lineup
Four seasons of events, conservation activities and Dark Skies
If you haven’t taken a stroll through Rappahannock County Park of late, you won’t believe your eyes, what with the many tremendous improvements. Rest assured, more is in store, all thanks to the devoted members of the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority (RCRFA) and their tireless able-bodied volunteers.
Meanwhile, keep handy this detailed 2020 lineup of the park’s seasonal events, conservation activities, and Dark Sky Events.
Seasonal events SPRING
Rush River/Early Earth Day Cleanup Day: Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Additionally sponsored by Friends of the Rappahannock, PEC, RLEP, RappFLOW, ORMN).
42nd Annual Fodderstack 10 K Classic Race: Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. (All proceeds support the Rappahannock County Park).
Tennis Bench Dedication for Fanning Baumgardner and Dennis Fairbrother: Sat. April 25, 1 p.m.
SUMMER
Ruth River Conservation & Free Fishing Day: Saturday. June 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (No fishing license required).
FALL
Rappahannock County Park Conservation Day, Scavenger Hunt, Nature Walk: September 12, 1 to 4 p.m.
WINTER
Winter Solstice/Yule Log/Winter Wildlife Celebration: Saturday,
December 19, 4 to 6:30 p.m.
MONTHLY WORK DAYS
Build Bluebird Boxes for the Bluebird Trail: Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 12 noon (Supplies and tools provided).
Plant Virginia Bluebells along Rush River Trail: Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to 12 noon (Bring garden trowels and wear gloves).
Note: Watch the newspaper paper and social media for monthly volunteer conservation activities on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Children accompanied by adults welcome.
Dark Sky Events
The Rappahannock County Park is a Silver Level Dark Sky Park, designated by the International Dark-Sky Association in 2019 and the first county park in Virginia to achieve this status ,
Saturday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. (Tiny crescent at sunset)
Saturday, May 16, 6:30 p.m. (No moon)
Saturday, June 6, 7 p.m. (Full moon)
Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m. (No moon)
Saturday, August 22, 7 p.m. (Small crescent)
Saturday, September 19, 6:30 p.m. (No moon)
Saturday, October 17, 6:30 p.m. (No moon)
Also, be advised that Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority (RCRFA) monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Library meeting room. The public is invited to attend and the public comment period is at the top of the agenda.
Conservation work days are scheduled monthly and will be posted on the park’s Facebook page and website rappahannockcountypark.weebly.com