
Department of Conservation and Recreation

By Julie BuchananPosted December 02, 2021
Tom Smith, retiring from DCR after 31 years, reflects on leading Virginia's Natural Heritage Program. READ MOREBy Emi EndoPosted November 04, 2021
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 MOREBy Guest AuthorPosted June 22, 2021
Pollinators are essential to ecosystems and habitats across the globe, but they are in decline. While the causes are complex, there are simple ways you can help them at home. READ MOREBy Julie BuchananPosted April 10, 2021
Here are some of the benefits of Virginia native plants, plus resources for identifying, buying and planting native species. READ MOREBy Julie BuchananPosted April 21, 2020
Earth Day 2020 will be different. Even though public gatherings are off the table, that doesn't mean we can't take meaningful action. In fact, the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day on April 22 presents opportunities to do more than we've ever done before, right at home. READ MORE