Wildlife
Come See The Butterflies At Cavalier WMA
Anytime between mid-June and the end of July is a great time to visit Cavalier to see dozens of species of butterflies. Read more…
Red-cockaded Woodpecker Chicks Fledge Nest at Big Woods WMA
The red-cockaded woodpecker chicks have fledged their nest! They were last observed on Saturday leaving the confines of their tree cavity. Read more…
First Nestlings of the Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker Hatched on Big Woods Wildlife Management Area
The banding of two nestlings of the federally endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker, the first ever to be hatched on the WMA. Read more…
On the Road for Kestrels
A surprising decline in this once common falcon sends volunteers out to give them a place to raise their young. Read more…
Start a Nature Journal
Journaling has a phenomenal history of teaching a person to really see what’s around them. Why not give it a try? 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…
Virginia’s Most Mysterious Birds
You might be surprised to discover the variety of owls that make Virginia home. And whooooo doesn’t love owls? Read more…
Foraging New Ground: A Pair of Endangered Woodpeckers Has Found a New Home in Big Woods Wildlife Management Area
DWR is thrilled to share big news for a federally endangered species in Virginia: a pair of red-cockaded woodpeckers has moved in to Big Woods WMA! Read more…