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Youth Outdoor Exploration

A 3 Hour Program for Middle Schoolers

Saturday, April 9th at Hopewell City Marina
April AM Session | April PM Session

Saturday, May 7th at Rotary Park – Pocahontas Island, Petersburg
May AM Session | May PM Session

Join us for a FUN outdoor adventure on the Appomattox River! This program is intended for explorers ages 10 – 14. You’ll enjoy a variety of activities including kayaking on the flatwater, water quality testing, outdoor exploration of the natural environment, journaling, and more. All supplies and gear are provided, along with a snack to keep you going. Just put on your outdoor clothes, tie your shoes tight and prepare for some adventure and excitement. Sessions limited to 12 participants. Email Wendy Austin at WAustin@FOLAR-VA.org to learn about available scholarships.

This program is offered by FOLAR (Friends of the Lower Appomattox River) in partnership with Virginia Outside and made possible through funding from John Randolph Foundation, Virginia Chesapeake Bay License Plate Fund and Virginia American Water Foundation.

FOLAR 2022 EVENT CALENDAR

• 4/2 5K Trail Run-Walk

• 4/9 Youth Outdoor Exploration

• 4/30 Volunteer River Clean-up

• 5/7 Youth Outdoor Exploration

• 5/12 Volunteer Trail Counts

• 5/14 Volunteer Trail Counts

• 6/04 Clean the Bay Day with Chesapeake Bay Foundation

• 9/10 JRAC Regional Volunteer River Clean-up

• 9/15 Volunteer Trail Counts

• 9/17 Volunteer Trail Counts

• 9/24 Paddle-or-Battle

• 12/15 FOLAR Outstanding Community Service Awards

FOLAR is the only regional nonprofit dedicated to conserving and protecting the lower Appomattox River for all to enjoy. To accomplish our mission, we focus on a bigger picture that involves developing environmental awareness, active lifestyles, outdoor recreation, regional cooperation, tourism, community support, and overall economic growth of the region. Join us as we build and connect the 25-mile Appomattox River Trail blueway/greenway!