Habitat
Protecting Turtles on Jamestown Island and Near You
Local wildlife enthusiasts have made a big difference for turtles on Jamestown Island. Read more…
The Holly Grail of Wildlife Habitat
An American holly tree in your back yard can be a boon for wildlife of all sorts of species. Read more…
Footing the Bill: Virginia’s National Forest Stamp at Work
The few dollars that hunters, anglers, and trappers spend each year on a National Forest Stamp go a long way when putting habitat work on the ground. Read more…
Park the Bush Hog to Create Brooding and Nesting Habitat
Winter and early spring are a great time to get started on habitat projects for game birds like turkey, grouse, and quail. Read more…
There Are Some Who Call Me Twig: IDing Trees in Winter
Identifying trees in the winter can be a bit more challenging, but possible when you know what to look for to identify many trees using their bark. Read more…
Not Dead Yet!
Resist the urge to remove dead flowers and stalks as winter approaches. Read more…
Grow Fall Fruits to Fuel Migrating Birds
For many songbirds, one of the most important food sources is native fruits. Read more…
Bring Me a Shrubbery!
No matter the size of your back yard, you can use shrubs and native plants to create nesting habitat for birds. Read more…
Making a Difference for the Big Sandy Crayfish
Habitat work and a propagation project are ways DWR staff and partners are seeking to support populations of the endangered Big Sandy crayfish. Read more…