Habitat
Help the Bees, Butterflies, Bucks, and Bears: Create a Pollinator Plot
Each region of Virginia has unique native regional plants that would work well when creating an pollinator plot to enhance the local wildlife populations Read more…
What is Early Successional Habitat?
What exactly is early successional habitat? and how does it impact the ecosystem around it to improve species diversity? Read more…
Growing Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Other Wildlife
Think beyond flowers when planting for Virginia's pollinators; native plants for caterpillars to consume are just as important for butterflies. 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. Among them are often numerous salamanders. Read more…
Eliminating Invasive Plants in Your Back Yard or Back 40
Eliminating invasive plants from your back yard and around your neighborhood can benefit native plants and wildlife and provide habitat for native species. Read more…
Small Changes Help Restore the Wild in This Back Yard
A Virginia homeowner has created a wildlife oasis in his back yard in an effort to help Restore the Wild and restore biodiversity in your backyard. Read more…
The Many Benefits of Virginia’s Non-Game Program
Many Virginians may be unaware of how beneficial the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) non-game program is to all wildlife species. Read more…
Restoring the Wild with a Quail-Friendly Wildlife Corridor
This is a restoration story that all involved hope will inspire its readers—an undertaking that demonstrates what can be done to restore the wild. Read more…