A local family has partnered with the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) to create a lasting memory for family and visitors at Fisher Farm Park in Ridgeway. Sharon Tahirkheli (from left), Roger Adams from Henry County Parks and Recreation, Michael Nichols, family members, and DRBA staff cut the ribbon for a new monarch way-station at Fisher Farm Park. DRBA photos Sharon Tahirkheli and her brother Michael Nichols wanted to do something special to honor their parents, Cody and Virginia Nichols, who were longtime residents of the area and lived less than a mile from the Smith River for more the 65 years.
At 87, Cody joined his great-grandchildren recently for a walk along the trail at Fisher Farm Park near Marrobone Creek. “Our parents were enthusiastic nature lovers,” said Michael, who lives in Northwood, New Hampshire. “They took a keen interest in the development of parks and recreational opportunities in the Smith River region.
” Michael Nichols (from left) and Sharon Tahirkheli take a first look at the new monarch butterfly way-station at Fisher Farm Park. DRBA Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Sharon and Michael decided to provide a gift in memory of their parents to the DRBA to enhance Fisher Farm. People are also reading.
.. The DRBA used the financial gift to construct a nationally certified Monarch Way-station with signage that helps educate park visitors about the importance of pollinators and protec.