Wildlife
Counting Butterflies for Conservation
Butterflies are well loved, but why do some people spend time counting them? Read more…
The Twitchers Top the Inaugural Virginia Birding Classic
The winning team of the inaugural Virginia Birding Classic had a great day in the field. Read more…
An Introduction to Virginia’s Butterflies
A brief introduction to butterfly biology and a few of Virginia’s common species. Read more…
12 Hours, 210 Miles, 100 Species: Rockfish Gap Hawk Watch Celebrates Raptorthon
Raptorthon results in a remarkable day of birding in Highland County. Read more…
What’s the Wildlife Action Plan and Why Does it Matter?
What's a Species of Greatest Conservation Need? How does DWR decide what wildlife conservation work to do for those species? The Wildlife Action Plan! Read more…
Wildlife Aren’t Pets
Keeping wild animals captive can result in threats to public safety, inhumane conditions for the animals, and stress for wildlife professionals. Read more…
2024 Restore the Wild Artwork Competition Winners Chosen
Six winners were celebrated at an opening night reception of the Restore the Wild Artwork Competition Exhibit. Read more…
Join Us for the Inaugural Virginia Birding Classic Event!
The Virginia Birding Classic is a statewide birding competition in which teams of birders search the public lands of Virginia this spring for as many species as they can find in 24 hours. Read more…
Protecting Turtles on Jamestown Island and Near You
Local wildlife enthusiasts have made a big difference for turtles on Jamestown Island. Read more…