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Summer Goodbyes FoFP Update
Hello Friends, Seasons come and seasons go! There are few places better to witness this than at Fonticello Park. We’re saying goodbye to our longer days, the abundant sequences of flowers, and the bustle of celebrations and team sports. Some goodbyes are more difficult. As many of you have seen on Instagram and Facebook the…
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Reminder: Park & Meadow Workday Tomorrow 6/23 @ 5pm.
Our next Workday will be happening tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6/23 FoFP | Date: June 23th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm | Meet at Teardrop Meadow | Weather Permitting Hello, Friends and Neighbors, The Friends of Fonticello Park and their partners, Future Habitats, need your help with mulching, weeding native meadows, and other maintenance in the park.…
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Happening Tomorrow: June General Meeting
Hello friends, and neighbors, I hope everyone is having a good week. Just a reminder that tomorrow we will have an in-person general meeting with a virtual option ( see details below). The general meeting will be an in-person meeting at the teardrop garden. June General Meeting: Tuesday, June 16th · 17:30–18:30 Google Meet joining…
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Fonticello Workday Tuesday 6/2
Our rescheduled Workday will be happening tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6/2 FoFP | Date: June 2th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm | Meet at Teardrop Meadow In honor or Memorial Day, the Friends of Fonticello Park and their partners, Future Habitats, need your help mulching, weeding native meadows, and painting picnic tables in the park. This project…
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Happening Today May General Meeting
Hello friends, and neighbors, I hope everyone is having a good week. Just a reminder that today will have an in-person general meeting with a virtual option ( see details below). The general meeting will be an in-person meeting at the teardrop garden. May General Meeting: Tuesday, May 19th · 17:30–18:30 Google Meet joining info…
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Are You Ready for Hot Weather?
“Bring your system to a hundred per cent efficiency by the use of Nature’s tonic and aperient,” reads an early ad promoting Fonticello Mineral Water. Are You Ready for Hot Weather? Headline from early Fonticello Mineral Water ad. While access and potability to Fonticello Park’s spring waters are up in the air right now, just…
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April is Showering on Fonticello Park
IN A GOOD WAY! Welcome, Friends and Neighbors. The park and surrounding neighborhoods are thriving with activity. It’s been encouraging to see so many people in the park. This includes Friends of Fonticello Park General Meeting Member Meeting | Tuesday, April 21st 5:30–6:30 | Loaction: Teardrop garden near 29th Street entrance. In-Person & Virtual We’ll…
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Happening Today: Fonticello Tree Maintenance Day
Event Details REGISTRATION REQUIRED If you missed the registration on March 12th, Please reach out to Ann Jurczyk at ajurczyk@cbf.org to be added to the waitlist more volunteers may be needed. Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Richmond Parks and Recreation to help maintain young trees at Fonticello Park, including the tiny forest. Volunteers will prune, mulch,…
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Happening Now: March Member Meeting
Hello Friends and Neighbors, March Member Meeting is starting soon. Join us at the details below. FOFP Member Meeting Details Tuesday, March 17th · 5:30 – 6:30pm | Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info | Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yrg-gvtg-ssv Or dial: (US) +1 405-357-8393 PIN: 613 170 639# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yrg-gvtg-ssv?pin=1090897059204 Your neighbor,…
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Seasons Changing…
Hello Friends and Neighbors, The vernal season is here! Along with its weather and scenery comes a new bustle of activity. This is especially true for Fonticello Park. But let’s not be fooled. After a couple of false starts, we can really enjoy a proper spring. The Next general meeting will be on Tuesday, Mar 17…
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January’s General Meeting
Hello friends and neighbors, Last week’s general meeting was well-attended, and we covered a wide range of important matters. I’ll do my best to summarize and point us to the proper resources. Park Improvements and Park & Rec Updates We received a few updates regarding the bathhouse structure and construction. Demo is slated to begin…
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February General Meeting
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Reminder: Native Meadow Workday
Hello friends and family, The Friends of Fonticello Park and our partner, Future Habitats, need your help to line the path with rocks and mulch the meadow in the park. *When: Saturday, December 13th, 10 am-1 pm Meet at the Teardrop Garden This project was funded by a Virginia Outdoors Foundation grant and installed in…
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Happy New Year & Thank You!!!
Dear Neighbors and Friends, You must feel it too! Just two weeks into the new year, and the world seems like a much different place than you know. The same applies to Richmond and the Fonticello Park Community. 2025 was an amazing year of progress that brought our community together. We are grateful for all…
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Happening Now: January Member Meeting
Hello Friends and Neighbors, January Member has started. Join us at the details below. FOFP Member Meeting Details Tuesday, January 20th · 5:30 – 6:30pm | Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info | Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yrg-gvtg-ssv Or dial: (US) +1 405-357-8393 PIN: 613 170 639# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yrg-gvtg-ssv?pin=1090897059204