Habitat
Earth Day Starts at Home: Plant Layers for Habitat Structure
What we do in our landscapes truly matters, and each of us can be a good steward and plant layered habitat that supports a variety of wild animals. Read more…
Habitat at Home: A New Awakening
Taking notice of the small things in your home outside environment can help alleviate stress such as flowers and spider webs. Read more…
Ducks Flocking to Princess Anne Wildlife Management Area
Princess Anne WMA is a popular eastern Virginia wildlife viewing destination, and an important stopover for migratory birds and waterfowl. Read more…
Stream Restoration and Dam Removal on Moores Creek in Charlottesville, Virginia
DWR, along with several key partners, completed two restoration projects on Moores Creek in Charlottesville to benefit aquatic wildlife and water quality. Read more…
It’s Time to Gather Summer Mushrooms
Gather some insight, recipes, and safety tips for foraging for summer native mushroom species such as chanterelles Read more…
Trillium at Thompson WMA
Thompson WMA is well known for their wildflowers. At the higher elevations, a remarkable display of large-flowered trillium occurs. Read more…
The Morel: Virginia’s Favorite Mushroom
Among locavores and foragers, the morel mushroom holds almost a cult status. Get tips on when and how to forage for this fungi treasure. Read more…
Less Is More! Easy Ways to Improve Habitat for Birds This Fall
Simplifying your yard routines and land maintenance practices really can make a difference for birds; follow these tips from DWR’s experts on attracting birds Read more…
Working For Wildlife
Hunters and landowners fill the gap of lost habitat by building and working food plots for the wildlife on their property. Read more…