Subject: Finally, Spring!
Finally, Spring!
March 17th, 2022 at 4:23 pm EDTView onlinePaddle Trips of 2022 It's that time again! Time to start dusting off your boat, sharpening your paddles (just kidding) and planning for some summer splash. Friends of the Middle River's (FOMR) full season of trips is available to look ov ...
Winter Middle River News
January 18th, 2022 at 9:38 am EDTView onlineAugusta County Fishing Expo Friends of the Middle River will be at the 9th Annual Fishing Expo in Fishersville on January 29th and 30th. We'll be displaying the new kayak that we will raffle off later this year. Come to see the kayak and ...
December Middle River News
December 27th, 2021 at 9:15 am EDTView online Photo credit, top: Kate Guenther Photo credit, bottom: Bobby WhitescarverLocal Riparian Tree Planting On a warm, sunny December 4, upwards of 40 folks (13 of whom were from the Friends of the Middle River (FOMR!) volunteered their Sat ...
Happy Holidays from FOMR!
November 30th, 2021 at 8:50 am EDTView onlineSeason's Greetings from FOMR Thank you for being a donor this year! Due to much appreciated support like yours, we have been able to attend to the needs of our River and our community. In 2021, Friends of the Middle River: Facilitated 5 ...
Autumn News
November 9th, 2021 at 7:54 am EDTView onlinePhoto (left to right): Rick, Linda, Steve.Call for Tree Planters! What: Riparian tree planting with James Madison University students, Chesapeake Bay Foundation volunteers, and Friends of the Middle River volunteers. When: Saturday, Dece ...
River Access Program (RAP) Updated Booklet
October 3rd, 2021 at 4:23 pm EDTView onlineAhoy! At the button below you can download and print our newest updated River Access Program Booklet, Version 10/1/21! We are happy to announce a new site added into the program at mile marker 0.5! This will make an alternative to the No ...
Kayak Raffle Winners Announced!
October 2nd, 2021 at 9:05 am EDTView onlineWatch Video HERE!Here it is, the video announcing the winners of the 2021 Raffle for a slate of prizes including the Vibe Kayak pictured below! All winners will be contacted to arrange for delivery of their prize. This raffle is FOMR's b ...
Wrapping Up a Full River Season!
September 24th, 2021 at 6:43 am EDTView onlineRiver Cleanup Recap Thank you to each and every one of the 88 volunteers who lent their time, sweat and muscles to cleaning up the River this year. Our metrics:13 teams88 volunteers1.79 tons of trash filled a 20 cubic yard dumpster162 ti ...
In-Person FriendsFest is Cancelled
August 28th, 2021 at 1:57 pm EDTDear Middle River Friends, After obtaining the best advice from local health officials, the Friends of the Middle River Board has decided to cancel the FOMR in-person FriendsFest picnic this year. We are disappointed as we would really like to see ...
Peak o' Summer
August 25th, 2021 at 9:57 am EDTView onlineAbove: Betty Gatewood's river postcard making activity at River Roundup at the Shenandoah Valley Campground on July 31. This was one of three learning stations FOMR provided. Friends Fest! We are in the final stages of determining whethe ...