Wildlife

Eliminating Invasive Plants in Your Back Yard or Back 40
Eliminating invasive plants from your back yard and around your neighborhood can benefit native plants and wildlife and provide habitat for native species. Read more…

Small Changes Help Restore the Wild in This Back Yard
A Virginia homeowner has created a wildlife oasis in his back yard in an effort to help Restore the Wild and restore biodiversity in your backyard. Read more…

The Many Benefits of Virginia’s Non-Game Program
Many Virginians may be unaware of how beneficial the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ (DWR) non-game program is to all wildlife species. Read more…

Finding Peace in Nature on the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail
A look at some notable and beautiful sites on the Lost Shoe Loop of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail with Meg Raynes. Read more…

Vehicle Essentials for Exploring the Wild with Your Family Dog
It is always preferable to be prepared and equipped when taking your dog with you when you explore the wilderness. Read more…

Calm After the Storm for the Elk
After the rut, some interesting dynamics play out in the elk herd that you can identify while watching the elk cam. Read more…

Restoring the Wild with a Quail-Friendly Wildlife Corridor
This is a restoration story that all involved hope will inspire its readers—an undertaking that demonstrates what can be done to restore the wild. Read more…

Storing Up for Winter with Forageables
Fall can be a great time to forage! Here are some forgeable native plants that you can harvest and theoretically consume if you desire. Read more…

It’s Not About the Mushrooms
This avid outdoorsman is sharing his love of foraging with his children harvesting mushrooms from the woods for supper. Read more…
