The central mission of FOLAR is to conserve and protect the Appomattox River for all to enjoy, the means to this end focuses on a bigger picture that involves developing awareness, cooperation, community support, and overall economic growth of the region.
In keeping with its mission, FOLAR:
• Develops and maintains the Appomattox River Trail (A.R.T.) a 22+ mile trail system with 7 boat access points, 12 miles of walkable riverside trails and 11 riverside parks – all of which FOLAR created, improved, or maintains through its network of volunteers and donors.
• Devotes resources to monitoring and protecting water quality and organizes regular regional river cleanup campaigns.
• Promotes tourism and economic development by hosting and promoting events like the annual “5K Trail Run”, “Battle-or-Paddle’” and “RiverFest.”
• Provides programming to promote regional education and stewardship including educational videos, teacher guides, and outdoor youth programs and the FOLAR Environmental Stewardship Scholarship with the John Randolph Foundation.

The River Street Market is a blend of arts, produce, and culture — bringing the freshest produce from the surrounding counties (often picked each market morning), and joining it with artisans & crafters from the surrounding cities and counties.

Market is open from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., in the heart of Old Town Petersburg. This is a producers only arts and produce market.  Enjoy fresh produce, handmade jewelry, honey, fresh meats/seafood, soaps, food trucks and much more.