Wildflower Weekend in Shenandoah National Park

Turks Cap Lily. Photo by Shenandoah National Park Spring wildflowers are at the heart of Shenandoah National Park’s 38th annual Wildflower Weekend celebration! Guided hikes and programs will focus on the diversity and importance of not only hundreds of species of flowering plants that are protected by the park, but other seasonal changes as well. …

Inaugural Virginia Birding Classic Event!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic event! The Virginia Birding Classic is a statewide birding competition in which teams of birders search the public lands of Virginia every spring for as many species as they can find in 24 hours. How Does it Work? All registration proceeds will benefit the Virginia Wildlife…

DCR’s 9 Invasive Species to Know

Photo by DCR The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) plays a crucial role in preserving the state’s natural resources and biodiversity. As part of its efforts, DCR highlights nine invasive species that pose significant threats to Virginia’s ecosystems. These include notorious invaders such as the emerald ash borer, which devastates ash trees, and…