It all began with a project plan for shoreline restoration at York River State Park and evolved into an additional project component that saved the surrounding wetland area and trail. READ MORE
Two juvenile bald eagles, found at different locations, were released at Lake Anna State Park located in Spotsylvania. The birds were treated at the Wildlife Center of Virginia until they were ready to be released back into the wild. READ MORE
A research team of students, faculty and alumni at George Mason University, led by Andrea Weeks, associate professor, associate chair of research, Department of Biology, helped rediscover a population of Ozark milkvetch on Short Mountain in Shenandoah County. READ MORE
Plant more plants, and make them native. Check out these tips and resources for free trees, plant guides and ways to make your yard shine next spring. READ MORE
Located between Wise and Dickenson counties is where 17 miles of varied landscape nestles the Pound River. On July 1, 2020, 17 miles of the Pound River was designated as a Virginia Scenic River. READ MORE
From the highlands of the Blue Ridge to the windswept coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Virginia offers a bounty of opportunities for birders. The state is frequented by approximately 400 different bird species over the course of a year, including everything from raptors to warblers to shorebirds. READ MORE