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Count Birds for Science: The Great Backyard Bird Count

By Andrew SporrerPosted February 10, 2022
Every year, the Cornell Ornithology Lab asks the public to count birds in the name of science. Join us in the Great Backyard Bird Count at a park near you!
A Painted Bunting at Kiptopeke State Park, Virginia.

How to attract birds to your backyard with native plants

By Jessica BowserPosted June 17, 2020
Native plants are easier to grow and meet the natural needs of the other plants and animals in the area.
Butterfly weed helps sustain insects and animals

Backyard birding – bird identification tips

By Jessica BowserPosted April 30, 2020
Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.
Birding is a great way to get to know the birds that live around you.

Art with Dart Pt. 2

By Katharine LipscombPosted April 22, 2020
Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".
The Eastern Box Turtle shares many of our tastes in food.

Socially Distant Discoveries

By Guest BloggerPosted April 01, 2020
Stay connected to nature while maintaining social distancing.
Selected area to explore.

Welcoming Spring with color

By Amy AtwoodPosted March 28, 2020
Do you know the difference between native plants and invasive plants?
Native plants are important for wildlife.

Backyard birding – tips to get started

By Jessica BowserPosted March 27, 2020
Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.
Red-bellied Woodpecker can be seen without binoculars

My Adventure to Western Virginia State Parks

By Annette BarefordPosted December 07, 2019
A brief note about my trip to the mountains.
Entrance to Martin Station -WR

Passengers of the White Lion: Enslavement at Chippokes and Beyond

By Brenna GeraghtyPosted August 11, 2019
In August of 1619, a small foreign ship rocked the lives of Virginia colonists, bringing passengers who would change the course of history, not to mention that of Chippokes.
Looking across the river from Chippokes, curious onlookers would have been able to see the Dutch cargo ship in August 1619

5 Things to Love About Westmoreland State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted June 03, 2019
Discover some of the fantastic features of Westmoreland State Park.
Escape to one of the three campgrounds including group camps at Westmoreland State Park


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