Do you know what a vernal pool is and what animals live there? Vernal pools are important for some species survival. I highly recommend checking out a Vernal Pool Program at a Virginia State Park to learn more about these pools first-hand.

Barbara J. Saffir, Author of "Walking Washington, DC," Virginia Master Naturalist, and founder of Nature Photography DC/MD/VA discusses the natural treasures that lie within Virginia State Parks.

Let's discover the fish, mammals, and reptiles of the estuarine marshes.

Sky Meadows State Park is known for its vast variety of birds and wildlife, including beautiful birds of prey known as raptors.

Grayson Highlands State Park is not your typical walk in the park, due to high altitudes, weather conditions and not being prepared.

Native plants are easier to grow and meet the natural needs of the other plants and animals in the area.

Discover the different types of crabs that can be found at some of your Virginia State Parks

Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.

Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".

Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.