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
National Public Lands Day provides opportunities to restore parks, trails, forests, natural areas and more. Because of increased visitation they are, or will be, in need of TLC. READ MORE
You can make a difference for Virginia’s natural areas by contributing a portion of your state tax refund to the Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund. The fund is used to acquire natural areas for conservation and to develop recreational facilities for public outdoor recreation. READ MORE
Fire has shaped development of Virginia’s forests and wildlands for thousands of years. In fact, the existence of many natural communities is closely tied to fire. Before the arrival of humans, natural fires ignited by flashes of lightning played a major role in shaping southeastern landscapes. READ MORE