Friends of Indian River
@friendsindianriver.bsky.social
The mission of the Friends of Indian River is to improve the quality of life for all the residents of the Indian River neighborhoods of Chesapeake, Virginia.
Our January Newsletter is now available on our website. www.friendsofindianriver.org
January 4, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Our January Newsletter is now available on our website. www.friendsofindianriver.org
2025 was a year for progress along the Indian River Road corridor and the Friends of Indian River continued our volunteer and advocacy work. See the full annual report at www.friendsofindianriver.org/2025/12/2025...
2025 Year in Review
2025 was a year for progress along the Indian River Road corridor. The rehabilitation of the Oaklette Bridge was completed. The City Counc...
www.friendsofindianriver.org
December 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
2025 was a year for progress along the Indian River Road corridor and the Friends of Indian River continued our volunteer and advocacy work. See the full annual report at www.friendsofindianriver.org/2025/12/2025...
Happy Holidays! Our December Newsletter and Events is up at www.friendsofindianriver.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Happy Holidays! Our December Newsletter and Events is up at www.friendsofindianriver.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Our October Newsletter is finally up at www.friendsofindianriver.org
October 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Our October Newsletter is finally up at www.friendsofindianriver.org
Come out and help with our next cleanup on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 AM to 11:30 am. This will be for the International Coastal Cleanup/Virginia Waterways Cleanup. Please pre-register at forms.gle/FELP36mtMesJ... (suggested but not required)
September 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Come out and help with our next cleanup on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 AM to 11:30 am. This will be for the International Coastal Cleanup/Virginia Waterways Cleanup. Please pre-register at forms.gle/FELP36mtMesJ... (suggested but not required)
Come out this evening, Thursday, 9/18, 7pm-8:30pm, for our bi-monthly meeting at Oaklette United Methodist Church. Our guest speaker will be Christina Trapani, Program Director for Clean Virginia Waterways about pollution prevention, education, and stewardship activities.
September 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Come out this evening, Thursday, 9/18, 7pm-8:30pm, for our bi-monthly meeting at Oaklette United Methodist Church. Our guest speaker will be Christina Trapani, Program Director for Clean Virginia Waterways about pollution prevention, education, and stewardship activities.
Join us for our meeting this Thursday, 9/18, 7pm at Oaklette United Methodist Church. Our guest speaker will be Christina Trapani, Program Director for Clean Virginia Waterways.
All are welcome. We'll have the latest community news and updates! There will be light refreshments for the meeting.
All are welcome. We'll have the latest community news and updates! There will be light refreshments for the meeting.
September 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Join us for our meeting this Thursday, 9/18, 7pm at Oaklette United Methodist Church. Our guest speaker will be Christina Trapani, Program Director for Clean Virginia Waterways.
All are welcome. We'll have the latest community news and updates! There will be light refreshments for the meeting.
All are welcome. We'll have the latest community news and updates! There will be light refreshments for the meeting.
Come out and help with our next cleanup on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 AM to 11:30 am. This will be for the International Coastal Cleanup/Virginia Waterways Cleanup. Please pre-register at forms.gle/FELP36mtMesJ... (suggested but not required)
September 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Come out and help with our next cleanup on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9 AM to 11:30 am. This will be for the International Coastal Cleanup/Virginia Waterways Cleanup. Please pre-register at forms.gle/FELP36mtMesJ... (suggested but not required)
Our guest speaker for our bi-monthly meeting next Thursday, Sept. 18 will be Christina Trapani, Program Director for Clean Virginia Waterways. 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Oaklette United Methodist Church, 520 Oaklette Drive. We'll have the latest community news. Light refreshments. All are welcome.
September 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Our guest speaker for our bi-monthly meeting next Thursday, Sept. 18 will be Christina Trapani, Program Director for Clean Virginia Waterways. 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Oaklette United Methodist Church, 520 Oaklette Drive. We'll have the latest community news. Light refreshments. All are welcome.
Join us for a hike along the nature trail and through the park this Saturday, 9/13 at 8:30 am. Learn about the history of the park, the native trees and plants in this century old forest, and its value to maintaining the health of local wildlife populations. www.friendsofindianriver.org
September 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Join us for a hike along the nature trail and through the park this Saturday, 9/13 at 8:30 am. Learn about the history of the park, the native trees and plants in this century old forest, and its value to maintaining the health of local wildlife populations. www.friendsofindianriver.org
Our September Newsletter and Events is available at www.friendsofindianriver.org
September 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Our September Newsletter and Events is available at www.friendsofindianriver.org
Our summer newsletter is now published at www.friendsofindianriver.org
In this Edition:
- Upcoming Events
On-going - Volunteers Needed for Gardening
- News
Chesapeake Healthy Landscapes Program
Why Healthy Landscapes in Your Yard Matter
June Recap
Fall Preview
In this Edition:
- Upcoming Events
On-going - Volunteers Needed for Gardening
- News
Chesapeake Healthy Landscapes Program
Why Healthy Landscapes in Your Yard Matter
June Recap
Fall Preview
July 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Our summer newsletter is now published at www.friendsofindianriver.org
In this Edition:
- Upcoming Events
On-going - Volunteers Needed for Gardening
- News
Chesapeake Healthy Landscapes Program
Why Healthy Landscapes in Your Yard Matter
June Recap
Fall Preview
In this Edition:
- Upcoming Events
On-going - Volunteers Needed for Gardening
- News
Chesapeake Healthy Landscapes Program
Why Healthy Landscapes in Your Yard Matter
June Recap
Fall Preview
Happy Independence Day!
July 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Happy Independence Day!
We got a lot of info in our June Newsletter at www.friendsofindianriver.org
June 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We got a lot of info in our June Newsletter at www.friendsofindianriver.org
We are one week away from Clean the Bay Day on Saturday, June 7 at 9 am to noon at Indian River Park and we need volunteers! Meet at the trailhead at 2003 Rokeby Ave.
Please wear closed-toe shoes. Long pants recommended. Details at www.friendsofindianriver.org/p/calendar.h...
Please wear closed-toe shoes. Long pants recommended. Details at www.friendsofindianriver.org/p/calendar.h...
May 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
We are one week away from Clean the Bay Day on Saturday, June 7 at 9 am to noon at Indian River Park and we need volunteers! Meet at the trailhead at 2003 Rokeby Ave.
Please wear closed-toe shoes. Long pants recommended. Details at www.friendsofindianriver.org/p/calendar.h...
Please wear closed-toe shoes. Long pants recommended. Details at www.friendsofindianriver.org/p/calendar.h...
Meeting tonight - Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7 pm. Our guest speaker will be Lisa Renée Jennings, Hampton Roads Grassroots Coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
All are welcome.
All are welcome.
May 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Meeting tonight - Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7 pm. Our guest speaker will be Lisa Renée Jennings, Hampton Roads Grassroots Coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
All are welcome.
All are welcome.
A quick reminder about our May Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7 pm. Our guest speaker will be Lisa Renée Jennings, Hampton Roads Grassroots Coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. All are welcome. We'll also have the latest community news and updates! Meeting location is at Oaklette UMC
May 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A quick reminder about our May Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7 pm. Our guest speaker will be Lisa Renée Jennings, Hampton Roads Grassroots Coordinator for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. All are welcome. We'll also have the latest community news and updates! Meeting location is at Oaklette UMC
Our May Newsletter and Events is now available at www.friendsofindianriver.org
May 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Our May Newsletter and Events is now available at www.friendsofindianriver.org
The April 12 Second Saturday Hike at Indian River Park has been cancelled due to weather and low registration.
Please join us for our next planned hike on Saturday, May 10th. forms.gle/944Niqw7MAts...
Please join us for our next planned hike on Saturday, May 10th. forms.gle/944Niqw7MAts...
April 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The April 12 Second Saturday Hike at Indian River Park has been cancelled due to weather and low registration.
Please join us for our next planned hike on Saturday, May 10th. forms.gle/944Niqw7MAts...
Please join us for our next planned hike on Saturday, May 10th. forms.gle/944Niqw7MAts...
Our April Newsletter and Events is now published at www.friendsofindianriver.org
In this Edition
- Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 12: Indian River Park Hike
Saturday, April 26: Earth Day Gardening and Cleanup
- News
Chesapeake City Budget
March Recap
In this Edition
- Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 12: Indian River Park Hike
Saturday, April 26: Earth Day Gardening and Cleanup
- News
Chesapeake City Budget
March Recap
April 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Our April Newsletter and Events is now published at www.friendsofindianriver.org
In this Edition
- Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 12: Indian River Park Hike
Saturday, April 26: Earth Day Gardening and Cleanup
- News
Chesapeake City Budget
March Recap
In this Edition
- Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 12: Indian River Park Hike
Saturday, April 26: Earth Day Gardening and Cleanup
- News
Chesapeake City Budget
March Recap
Our February Newsletter and Events is now available at www.friendsofindianriver.org
February 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Our February Newsletter and Events is now available at www.friendsofindianriver.org
In February we will be teaming up with Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism to do Weed Warrior Wednesday at Indian River Park, weather allowing, every Wednesday from 1 pm to 3 pm. Please come out to help for one or more of these dates if you are available. www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c4aac...
February 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In February we will be teaming up with Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism to do Weed Warrior Wednesday at Indian River Park, weather allowing, every Wednesday from 1 pm to 3 pm. Please come out to help for one or more of these dates if you are available. www.signupgenius.com/go/9040c4aac...
The Friends of Indian River Newsletter and Events are now available at www.friendsofindianriver.org
January 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Friends of Indian River Newsletter and Events are now available at www.friendsofindianriver.org
The Friends of Indian River is an all-volunteer, local 501(c)(3) non-profit. See our 2024 Year in Review at www.friendsofindianriver.org
December 28, 2024 at 4:35 PM
The Friends of Indian River is an all-volunteer, local 501(c)(3) non-profit. See our 2024 Year in Review at www.friendsofindianriver.org