Habitat
You Can Help the Organizations that Help Our Rivers
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and various Friends groups and other NGOs work cooperatively to improve the fishing and paddling experience on state rivers. Read more…
Prospecting for Gold – The Golden-Winged Warbler on Highland WMA
The discovery of golden-winged warblers on the Highland WMA is a habitat management success story. Read more…
Why Kill Plants? How DWR Uses Herbicide to Help Wildlife Habitat
Ever wonder why wildlife habitat land managers use herbicide as a tool? Read more…
Help the Bees, Butterflies, Bucks, and Bears: Create a Pollinator Plot
Each region of Virginia has a unique list of native plants that would work well in a pollinator plot. Read more…
What is Early Successional Habitat?
What exactly is "early successional habitat"? Read more…
Growing Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Other Wildlife
Think beyond flowers when planting for Virginia's pollinators. Read more…
Plant Native Flowers for Hummingbirds and Other Pollinators and Birds
Many beautiful native flowers will attract hummingbirds providing nectar and creating great habitat for other pollinators and birds. Read more…
Vernal Pools: Spring’s Night Life
In the spring, small vernal pools are a vibrant environment full of fascinating creatures. Read more…
Eliminating Invasive Plants in Your Back Yard or Back 40
Eliminating invasive plants from your back yard, or your back 40, can benefit native plants and wildlife. Read more…