BayScape Native Garden

BayScape Native Plant Garden

BayScaping is a system of landscape principles designed to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. BayScape plants require little maintenance, water or fertilizer; grow in difficult conditions; and benefit wildlife.

About the Complex

Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex

The complex is comprised of four refuges: Rappahannock River Valley, Presquile, James River and Plum Tree Island

Rappahannock River Valley is managed as part of the Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife, and plants.

Things to Know

• 12th Annual Kids Fishing Day

  

  Come join us Saturday June 8 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for Kids Fishing Day! Kids ages 4-15 are invited out for a fun day of fishing, prizes, hot dogs, and more! The event is located at Wilna Pond (off of Sandy Lane Road in Richmond County). Pre-registration is required, please call 804-333-1470 Ext. 1.

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• Visitor Activities

  

  There are always things to do at Rappahannock River Valley Refuge! Come view the wildlife, fish, take photos, get involved with wildlife education and so much more.

  Visitor Activities

• Wildlife & Habitat

  

  There is wildlife year round to see at Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge! Come hike the trails and see what creatures you can spot.

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• Get Involved

  

  There are many ways to get involved on the refuge - volunteering, our friends group and internships. Help out in the visitor center or out in nature!

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