2015 Full Moons in Nelson County

January Full Wolf Moon This full Moon appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages. It is also known as the Old Moon. To some Native American tribes, this was the Snow Moon, but most applied that name to the next full Moon, in February. Jan 4 11:54 P.M....

RVF Kite Festival 2015

Come out and fly kites with us. Bring the whole family! The Festival begins at Sunday April 12th, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Download this year’s 2015 flyer and hang it up so everyone knows and comes out to fly kites with us … KiteFestival Poster 2015...

RVF Kite Festival 2014

We had beautiful, sunny weather with nice winds from 10-15 MPH a good part of the time. We counted over 350 cars, so there were between 1,200 and 1,400 people in attendance! The Bold Rock Duck Race netted $1,010 for the Spruce Creek Wildflower Gardens and other...

Biodiversity Exhibit Opens – April 5

Biodiversity Exhibit Opens – April 5, 10 a.m. (NHC) Come join us at the NHC for our new exhibit showcasing the diversity of life. Exhibit will feature displays and collections from the Virginia Museum of Natural History, including fascinating activities for adults and...

Photographer Ben Greenberg – March 15

Photographer Ben Greenberg – March 15, 2 – 3 p.m. (Natural History Center) Ben Greenberg will be at the Rockfish Valley Foundation’s Natural History Center (NHC) on March 15 to talk about his upcoming book, Natural Virginia, which features panoramic photographs from...

Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary – March 15

Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary – March 15, 1 – 1:30 p.m & 3 – 3:30 p.m (NHC) We will host the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary for a program at Spruce Creek Park to support their efforts to acquire a new facility. Event will include live animals and will be...