Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
The Virginia Master Naturalist (VMN) program is a statewide corps of volunteers providing education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has been a sponsor of the program since 2005. READ MORE
How did DCR work to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy in 2023? Read about the year’s accomplishments. READ MORE
State scientists monitor threatened northeastern beach tiger beetle populations READ MORE
Once a year, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation partners with members of the Professional TrailBuilders Association to host a two-day Sustainable Trail Building workshop, giving employees the chance to learn about the ins and outs of sustainable trail planning, construction and maintenance. READ MORE
Eastern Shore Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalists receive new grants to replace invasive plants with native species and install signs. READ MORE
Recent tiny (but mighty) land acquisitions will enhance public access at Clinch River State Park. READ MORE
DCR had numerous accomplishments in 2022. Read more about what has happened. READ MORE
Let your voice be heard in the next Virginia Outdoors Plan READ MORE
A recent donation from The Nature Conservancy expands the Pinnacle Natural Area Preserve, supporting the globally significant Clinch River. READ MORE
The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust partnered with the Virginia DCR and Stafford County for our Annual Great Blue Heron Nest Count on the Crow's Nest Natural Area Preserve Heron Rookery. Learn why it matters to do this count in this article. READ MORE
