New park will provide recreational opportunities for residents of and visitors to the City of Franklin while protecting the scenic Blackwater River and bald cypress habitat.
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VOF & Wetlands Watch announce Coastal Resilience & Trees Fund
$185,000 available for projects that seek to achieve increased resilience to flooding, sea level rise, and extreme weather events in Virginia’s coastal communities.
$2 million available in latest grant round for open space projects
VOF is seeking proposals for projects that will create safe access to open space and provide other public benefits.
VOF announces $1.9 million for 24 open-space projects across Virginia
Latest grants support parks, trails, tribal lands, youth programs and other projects that increase public access to open space in 21 different counties and cities.
VOF records its first easement in Colonial Heights
A parcel owned by the Capital Region Land Conservancy along the Appomattox River is now protected for public access and will contribute to the development of the Appomattox River Trail.
VOF welcomes two new trustees
V.B. “Tack” Richardson, III, of Alexandria and Elizabeth Copeland of King William County have been appointed to VOF’s board.
$2 million available in latest grant round for open space projects
VOF is seeking proposals for projects that will create safe access to open space and provide other public benefits.
VOF announces $1.89 million for 35 open-space projects across Virginia
Projects being funded include parks, trails, community gardens, and other spaces that will connect people with the outdoors.
VOF unveils new central phone number, mailing address
Call 844-863-9800 and use new staff extensions to reach our programs and services.
$1.7 million in grants available for public open space projects
Applications for latest round of Preservation Trust Fund and Get Outdoors grants are due by March 11, 2022.