Habitat
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…
Free Fall Food for the Asking: Locavore Living
From wild grapes to paw paws to black walnuts and hickories, autumn is a great time to forage for wild fruits and nuts. Read more…
Catching the Blue Streak: Following the Cerulean Warbler on its Trans-continental Migration
Birds often reveal their presence to us through their vocalizations, before we even have a chance to see the bird itself such as with the Cerulean Warbler Read more…
Good Birding Continues with a Roseate Spoonbill and More at Hog Island WMA
In addition to the ruff and the roseate spoonbill, birders have been turning in some impressive eBird checklists for Hog Island WMA Read more…
Rare Bird Attracted By Renovation Project at Hog Island Wildlife Management Area
Ruff sightings in coastal Virginia are rare–the last documentation at Hog Island was in May of 1986! but recently one has be spotted once more. Read more…