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Potomac River Cleanup at Leesylvania State Park needs volunteers

Published October 21, 2016 at 2:26PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:45AM

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Good morning Prince William – Happy Halloween! Historic Manassas is looking for volunteers to help with their Haunted Happenings event on Saturday, October 29th from 9am-12noon. Duties include helping with fun games for the children in costume. You don’t want to miss the fun- please email [email protected] to learn more.

· SERVE is looking for youth groups to distribute flyers in their neighborhood about collecting TP when they trick or treat- yep you got it everybody could use a little extra TP especially families in need. Call Navara at 571-748-2536 to learn more.

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Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day at Leesylvania State Park

By Potomac Local News

Published August 26, 2016 at 4:33PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:45AM

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Good morning Prince William – The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program recognizes outstanding young people in grades 5-12 for their great volunteer service to the community. Teens will be judged by their initiative, effort, impact and personal growth. Nominations due by November 8th at their website: spirit.prudential.com.

· The Out of Darkness Walk to support suicide prevention needs walkers on Sunday September 18th at the Harris Pavilion. Check-in is 11am and the walk begins at 12:30pm. Please register to walk or support one of the many walkers already registered at: afsp.org.

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Leesylvania State Park wants the owner of this boat to come and get it

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Published August 2, 2016 at 1:52PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:45AM

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ABANDONED WATERCRAFT

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McAuliffe praises Leesylvania shoreline restoration project partners

By Potomac Local News

Published July 20, 2016 at 3:20PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:45AM

From the Virginia Governor’s office:

WOODBRIDGE – Governor Terry McAuliffe highlighted Virginia’s successes in land conservation and water quality today at Leesylvania State Park in Prince William County. The event honored the many partners behind the Potomac Heritage Trail and the under-construction living shorelines at the park.

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Leesylvania will be backdrop for McAuliffe budget announcement

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2016 at 2:29PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:45AM

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will speak at Leesylvania State Park on Tuesday.

He’s expected to make a budget announcement that will have to do with the funding of conservation efforts in state waterways and on land, according to a Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation spokeswoman.

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Number of 4th of July visitors at Leesylvania up ‘significantly’ over last year

By Potomac Local News

Published July 15, 2016 at 9:55AM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:46AM

From Leeslyvania State Park Manager Karen Lambey:

Leesylvania’s attendance numbers for this past 4^th of July weekend were 26,744 for the four-day holiday weekend stretch. This is up significantly from last year and follows a several year trend of substantially higher numbers of park guests coming out to visit.

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Go to Leesylvania on Saturday night for music, stay for fireworks

By Potomac Local News

Published June 21, 2016 at 1:00PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:46AM

Submitted by Leeslyvania State Park Manager Karen Lambey:

Music at the Marina is Leesylvania State Park’s outdoor summer concert series featuring live military and local bands performing against the backdrop of the Potomac River. Starting at 7 p.m. and lasting until about 8:30 p.m., this year’s dates are Saturday, June 25; Saturday, July 23; and Saturday, August 27. Everyone is invited out to enjoy a fun and family-friendly evening of music.

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$450,000 project aims to stop shoreline erosion at Leesylvania

By Potomac Local News

Published April 28, 2016 at 9:58AM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:46AM

Wave action along the Potomac River continues to erode the shoreline at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge.

This summer, the park will begin work to prevent shoreline erosion with a new project that calls for placing rocks that sills, or jetties parallel to the shoreline. Sand and aquatic plants will be placed behind the rocks. As plant life grows, the roots will hold the sand in place, and rocks will help stop erosion caused by wave action. (more…)

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Leesylvania State Park looking for volunteers to stuff Easter Eggs

By Potomac Local News

Published March 11, 2016 at 9:51PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:46AM

Good morning -The Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Program is looking for volunteers for their summer camps beginning in June through mid-August. (more…)

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You need closed-toed shoes, but Leesylvania State Park will provide all tools

By Potomac Local News

Published September 19, 2015 at 7:00AM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:47AM

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Good morning – Community Residences Group Homes in Manassas Park is having a fall clean-up on Saturday October 24th from 9am-2pm. Great way to help others and enjoy a beautiful fall day. Please email Liya at: [email protected] for all the specifics.

· Volunteers are needed for Public Lands Day at Leesylvania State Park on Saturday September 26th – 9:30am-1pm. Tasks include collecting native tree seeds that will go to local nurseries that grow trees for reforesting efforts across the region. You need closed-toed shoes and sharp eyes but they will provide all tools, water, supplies and lunch. You don’t want to miss this great event. You can sign up at: Potomac.org or call (703) 583-6904 for more info.