Here is the latest in case you don't get it. Enjoy, and celebrate that part of
Fones Cliffs has been preserved!!!
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From: Rappahannock Wildlife Refuge Friends <rwrfriends@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 8:12 AM
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Subject: RWR Friends August 2019 Newsletter
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Supporting the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Summer, 2019
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Fones Cliffs Celebration
The Refuge recently celebrated the addition of a 252-acre parcel that is part
of the historic Fones Cliffs. Site of John Smith's 1608 encounter with the
Rappahannock Tribe and home to one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles
in the US, it sits on top of 100-foot cliffs overlooking the Rappahannock River
and the marshes below. For decades it has been recognized as one of the most
important conservation sites within the Refuge boundary.
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Hutchinson Native Plants
Home for Bees and Butterflies
From midwinter through November, the Hutchinson pollinator garden supplies
nectar and pollen for a variety of butterflies, moths, bees, and other
pollinators. Butterfly and moth caterpillars are very choosy about the plants
they feed on. Milkweed planted at Hutchinson helps support the beloved Monarch
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Port Royal Kids Fishing Day a Success
Cool weather, smiling kids, and enthusiastic volunteers helped make Port
Royal’s fourth annual Kids’ Fishing Day a success. Twenty-three children and
their accompanying adults learned about successful fishing techniques, river
safety, fish identification, and eagle nesting habits. Bill Crouch kept a
record of the day’s catch in colored chalk on the blacktop. The program
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In Memoriam: Judy Allen
I met Judy on August 24, 2004. She was part of a group of concerned citizens
who wanted to form a Friends Group to support our Refuge. Judy was the most
knowledgeable of all of us, as she had been writing educational materials for
teachers to use to educate their students about the Refuge. At the time, she
was a science teacher at Aylett Day School.
When it came time to sign up for board membership, Judy was one of the first to
raise her hand to become a founding member. Judy quickly became my mentor. She
took my calls at all hours while we worked together to build a working Friends
Group. The one thing she instilled in me was to always send thank you notes to
everyone who helped us. When we talked, she would always ask if I had gotten my
thank yous done. When our original secretary resigned, Judy took over that role
performing it in her usual professional and well-organized way.
Judy not only served on the board, but also put together a band of volunteers
to maintain the trails at the Hutchinson Unit. They called themselves the
bushwhackers and did a wonderful job making Hutchinson welcoming and safe for
the public. After leaving the board, Judy stayed engaged especially in helping
with grant writing. Having sat on many grant review boards, she knew just how
to grab the attention of the grantors with the result that the Friends have
enjoyed a constant influx of grant money to support the Refuge.
I will miss Judy very much. The Refuge Friends has lost a great mentor and
advocate.
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Smile. You're on Camera.
A team of Virginia Master Naturalists is collaborating with the Smithsonian
Institution and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to photograph the wildlife
on the Refuge. The master naturalists are rotating two cameras provided by the
Smithsonian to different locations at the Wilna Unit every three to four weeks
to record the variety of animal species and activity at each location. Images
captured so far include squirrels, deer, opossum, bobcat, raccoon, and turkey.
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President's Message
June 28 marked the end of nearly twenty years of negotiation, fund raising,
public testimony, and partnership building to make 252 acres of Fones Cliffs
part of the Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Many of you
were instrumental in making this happen through your letters, petitions, and
testimony at the many hearings. Because of this acquisition, the history of the
Rappahannock Tribe and the John Smith Trail along these cliffs will be
preserved and celebrated throughout the years. Migrating eagles will have a
place to rest on their journey.
The Refuge Staff put together a huge celebration that included Department of
the Interior executives, U.S. Fish and Wildlife leaders, politicians, members
of the
Rappahannock Tribe, and partners who helped facilitate the transactions such as
the Land Conservancy and The Conservation Fund. The Staff took various VIPS on
a boat ride so they could view the Cliffs from the water. Our Friends members
spruced up and painted the pontoon boat for this tour. Light refreshments were
served, and Fran Nevel, a Friends member, made the table centerpieces. Also,
many of you helped with parking. The event went off with no problems thanks to
the Refuge Staff and our volunteers who worked so hard to make it memorable.
I hope that you noticed our new logo. We are very excited to have such a
memorable logo. Many thanks to the board for its hard work on this project.
Ann Graziano
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Fall Fishing at Refuge
Fall is a great time to fish the Wilna and Laurel Grove ponds. As the weather
cools, the fish start feeding more actively to put on weight for the coming
winter and providing the opportunity to catch a genuine trophy bass.
Bruce Callis is the consummate fisherman, and he shares with you his
secrets--what baits to use and how to work them to catch the big one.
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Virginia Tribal Leaders and FWS Staff
The Friends sponsored the refreshments at the June 27th meeting of
representatives of the seven federally recognized tribes in Virginia with staff
of the USFWS.
Expand the Friends's Audience
Please forward this newsletter to family and friends.
Volunteers Needed
Represent the Refuge at
* Stratford Hall Wine and Oyster Festival - September 21, 10 :00 AM. – 6:00
PM. and September 22, 10:00 AM– 5:00 PM
* Boots & BBQ - September 28, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
* Warsaw Fest - October 12, 8:30 AM-4;30 PM
To volunteer, reply to rwrfriends@xxxxxxxxx.
Join Lauren's Invasive Strike Team to eradicate Kudzu at Hutchinson Unit on
September 6 from 8:30 to 11:00 AM (rain date Sept 9). Reply to Lauren Cruz at
lauren_cruz@xxxxxxx.
Trained or experienced naturalists are sought for a Bioblitz at Fones Cliffs
Unit on September 29 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Reply to Lauren Cruz at
lauren_cruz@xxxxxxx.
The newsletter's in search of photos of volunteers, refuge activities, and
wildlife. Please send to Mollie at mdanforth2@xxxxxxxxxxx. To submit or
suggest an article contact Mollie. Next deadline is October 10th.
Calendar
Board Business Meetings -
* September 5
* October 3
* November 7
All meetings at 5 PM at Wilna Lodge unless otherwise noticed.
Other Events
* Stratford Hall Wine and Oyster Festival – September 21, 10 AM – 6
PM and September 22, 10 AM – 5 PM.
* Boots & BBQ - September 28, 1 PM – 4 PM.
* Fones Cliffs BioBlitz – September 29, 9 AM – 3 PM
* Warsaw Fest – October 12, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
* Deer Hunt – October to December. See Refuge website for exact times and
places
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
Mary Ann Berry, Lawrence and Pamela Baldwin, Jen Savee, Don Blanton, Gary and
Gwen Reedy, Zach and Savannah Johnson, Alma Talcott, Hannah Williams, Cassidy
Jones, Grace Minor, Myranda Cole, Laurie and Rod Schlemm, Jennifer Rasnake,
Rebecca Infante, Judy Yongue, Bobbie Blair, Lyn Amos, Ashley O'Bier, William
Lee, Shaune Lee, Kris Jarvis, Kimberly King, Lisa Heishman, Sandy Young, Pam
Williams, and Lee Arslan.
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Contributors: Elizabeth Heimbach, Alice Wellford, Steve Colangelo, Michelle
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