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History

Recreation Rises to New Heights

In 1968, the city of Waynesboro established the Department of Parks and Recreation. For decades, the department’s main job was to oversee the operation of the city’s five main parks:

Cleanup

The Conscience of a Clothing Company

These days, almost every type of sportswear contains a little Lycra®. Just 5% to 10% of it in any given garment provides the extra elasticity to maintain the garment’s shape

Preservation

From Muck to Magnificence

Newer residents of the South River Watershed only know the South River as the tranquil, picturesque retreat that exists today, but many lifelong residents have vivid memories of the lifeless

Nature

The Sun is Rising on Sunset Park

The newest recreational area in the Watershed, Sunset Park, is nearly complete. The custom features and breath-taking views will, no doubt, make it a favorite destination for residents and visitors

Nature

The Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS) is dedicated to protecting and preserving the native plants of Virginia so that all can enjoy the Commonwealth’s rich natural ecosystems and biodiversity. Next

History

Echoes of an Earlier Ecosystem

Since the days of Henry David Thoreau, poets and naturalists have contemplated the importance of preserving the natural world, but few early Americans had the luxury of quiet contemplation. They

Science Talk! Northern Bobwhite Quail and Managing Land for Wildlife

Recreation Rises to New Heights

The Conscience of a Clothing Company

From Muck to Magnificence

The Sun is Rising on Sunset Park

Be a Particular Planter

Echoes of an Earlier Ecosystem

Help preserve our water way of life.